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Lao Wang and his friend Xiao Zhang sat on a garden bench. It was the height of summer, and the two were fanning and chatting about the trivial matters of their recent lives.
Suddenly, Xiao Zhang's words changed and said mysteriously: "Lao Wang, do you know, I heard that watermelon is the big culprit of diabetes!" Lao Wang frowned, thinking that he likes to have a small piece of watermelon every day after dinner, sweet and thirst-quenching, is it really so serious? He responded: "I have heard of this for the first time, where does the truth come from?"
Xiao Zhang shook his head and said: "I also heard from Ah Fang in the neighborhood, I don't know what is going on, do you think we should ask the doctor?"
So, the two decided to go to Dr. Li, who works in the hospital, to solve their doubts. Dr Lee is an experienced internist with a particular focus on geriatric patients. When he heard Lao Wang and Xiao Zhang's question, he smiled, and then began to explain in detail.
"Watermelon itself is not an absolute contraindication for diabetics, but it does have a high sugar content, especially for diabetics with unstable blood sugar control, and it does need to be controlled in moderation. Dr. Lee said as he took down a thick medical reference book from the bookshelf and opened up some information about the relationship between food and diabetes.
"Look at this, the glycemic index (GI) of watermelon is 72, which is moderately high. This means that the sugar in watermelon is released more quickly, which can lead to a rapid rise in blood sugar. Dr. Lee explained, pointing to the data.
Dr. Lee then mentions two other foods that are very popular among the elderly, but are also something that diabetics need to pay special attention to. "Actually, in addition to watermelon, there are two other things, especially for people of your age, who should also eat as little as possible. One is sweet potatoes and the other is glutinous rice products. ”
"Although sweet potatoes are rich in dietary fiber and various vitamins, their glycemic index is not low, around 70. Because of its viscous structure, glutinous rice is easily digested and absorbed, resulting in a rapid increase in blood sugar. Dr. Lee analyzed in detail, and his words were full of concern for the patient's health.
"Especially at your age, where metabolic function has already begun to decline, coupled with possible chronic diseases, these foods, if not in moderation, can increase the burden of blood sugar control. Dr. Lee went on to explain.
Lao Wang couldn't help but feel a little surprised when he heard this, it turned out that some of the foods he liked every day actually posed a threat to his health invisibly. He looked at Dr. Li and said gratefully, "Dr. Li, you taught us a lesson today, we usually really ignore these details. ”
Lao Wang suddenly thought of another question, and he asked: "Dr. Li, I have written down what you said, but I want to know, for diabetics like me, in addition to paying attention to diet in daily life, are there any other suggestions that can help us better control blood sugar?"
Dr. Li smiled and replied, "Wang, that's a good question. In fact, in addition to diet control, regular physical activity is also very important. Moderate exercise can help improve the body's sensitivity to insulin, which in turn can help lower blood sugar. It is recommended that you try to walk for half an hour to an hour every day, provided that your physical condition allows, of course. ”
Lao Wang and Xiao Zhang expressed their gratitude to Dr. Li for his advice, and when they left the hospital, they both felt that they had benefited a lot and had a new understanding and control of their health.
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