Xiao Zhang is one of my patients, he is a middle-aged man who loves life and is optimistic.
Unfortunately, his body has not been working well lately and he has been diagnosed with diabetes.
He has always had the habit of drinking a large glass of sweet soy milk in the morning;
It wasn't until recently that he noticed that his blood sugar levels were high and he rushed to the hospital to ask me for help.
Xiao Zhang said confusedly
I smiled and told him that it wasn't that the soy milk itself was bad, but that we had to drink it wisely.
Why is that? Let's talk about it today
1. Is soy milk really related to diabetes?
Soy milk is really a good thing for ordinary people, and its nutritional value is very high.
But for us sugar friends, we have to weigh before drinking.
Although soy milk can help us control blood sugar and improve resistance;
But there's something to it about it—sugar and calories.
Therefore, our sugar friends must have a degree of soy milk, don't be greedy;
It is best to choose those with no sugar or less sugar, so that you can enjoy the delicious taste without hurting your body.
Second, to protect the islets, it is not recommended to eat more of 4 kinds of food
1. First of all, chili peppers
The capsaicin in chili peppers does promote insulin secretion, which helps lower blood sugar in the short term;
However, this is only a temporary effect, and long-term consumption of large amounts will cause damage to the pancreatic islets and even cause a dangerous condition of hypoglycemia;
This is especially alarming for diabetics.
2. Then there are processed foods
These foods often add a lot of sugar, oil, and salt in order to achieve taste and shelf life.
When these components enter the body, they will put tremendous pressure on the islets, causing them to continuously secrete insulin, and over time;
Insulin sensitivity decreases and the function of pancreatic islets is impaired.
3, followed by those so-called "sugar-oil mixtures"
That is, those foods that are sweet and oily. Not only do they cause a sharp rise in blood sugar, but they also increase the burden on pancreatic islets;
In the long run, the efficiency of the islets will naturally decrease, and the risk of diabetes will also increase.
4. Finally, wine
Many people like to have a few sips and relax, but such a small hobby;
However, it may add confusion to the management of diabetes and even induce new troubles.
You see that the alcohol concentration in the wine is too high, and it is easy to lose control of blood sugar after drinking too much, which is not good for all parts of the body, and the liver bears the brunt.
If you have diabetes, you have to consider whether it is serious, whether there are liver and gallbladder problems, and whether you are taking drugs informally.
If you have severe diabetes, or are already taking insulin and oral hypoglycemic drugs, it's best to quit drinking.
Third, in addition to adjusting the diet, what are the other ways to control blood sugar?
In addition to eating, sugar control must also be moving.
Also, don't forget to check your blood sugar often, especially before and after eating, so that you can adjust your eating, drinking, and moving strategies at any time to keep your blood sugar stable.
When it comes to taking medicine, you have to listen to the doctor, don't take it upon yourself to eat indiscriminately.
Emotions have to be controlled, don't get angry too much, have fun, chat with friends, and when you're in a good mood, your blood sugar will be obedient.
In the end, we have to have a good routine, sleep enough, don't stay up late, and control tobacco and alcohol.
These are all good ways to help us stabilize our blood sugar;
But remember, everything has to be done under the guidance of the doctor, don't figure it out yourself.
Fourth, 5 foods can be called "natural insulin", and it is recommended that sugar friends eat a little every day
1. Bitter gourd
Its bitter taste is due to the natural plant insulin in it;
Eating insulin helps our body work better and makes blood sugar rise less willfully.
And bitter gourd has a lot of vitamins and minerals in it, which is also good for our body.
2. Onions
The sodium thiosulfate in it is a little expert, which can make blood sugar obedient and obedient, and it will not run around.
3. Okra
That's a really good thing, not only is it nutritious, but it can also help protect the eyes, protect the liver and stomach, and stabilize blood sugar.
4. Spinach
The vitamins and carotene it contains are like little guards of our body, guarding the normal work of insulin and keeping blood sugar stable.
5，莴苣
Did you know that the niacin in it is an insulin helper that helps keep our blood sugar at a good level?