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Zhang Junhong, 56, who lives in Wuhan, is the owner of a restaurant. He started from scratch and relied on years of struggle to finally let his family live a well-off life. However, years of hard work still buried hidden dangers in his body.
On April 15, 2015, after eating a bowl of hot pot noodles, Zhang Junhong suddenly felt a little dizzy in his head, and his eyes were still a little difficult to see.
Since then, Zhang Junhong often feels a little dizzy, but he thought that because he was old, his eyesight had deteriorated, and he didn't take it to heart.
On May 22, 2015, after a busy day, Zhang Junhong finally began to sit down for dinner, but after eating a bowl of noodles and a bowl of porridge, he still felt full, and felt very thirsty, and his throat was very dry, so he went to the commissary to buy a bottle of soy milk to drink. Not long after drinking, he began to run to the toilet frequently, and not only that, but he also experienced symptoms of dizziness and abdominal pain.
Zhang Junhong thought that he had eaten too much and had some indigestion, so he went to the pharmacy and bought a box of stomach and digestion tablets to eat, but the symptoms were not alleviated. His wife felt that something was wrong with his body recently, not to mention the large amount of food, but his weight had also decreased, which was obviously abnormal, so she insisted on taking him to the hospital for a check-up, and Zhang Junhong had no choice but to agree.
As a result, when he went to the hospital to test his blood sugar, Zhang Junhong's blood sugar was as high as 13mmol/L, and he was diagnosed with diabetes by the hospital. The couple were shocked, Zhang Junhong didn't expect that he would also suffer from a chronic disease called diabetes.
Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease caused by insufficient insulin secretion in the body, or impaired utilization, marked by high blood sugar in the body. It is generally caused by a combination of genetic factors and environmental factors, and in recent years, diabetes caused by lifestyle and poor dietary habits has gradually increased. Globally, there is an increasing trend in the incidence and prevalence of diabetes.
The doctor told Zhang Junhong that diabetes must be controlled well, especially not to eat too greasy and high-salt foods, such as fatty meat, pickles, etc., and to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables. At the same time, it is also necessary to pay attention to avoid staying up late, regular work and rest, and develop good living habits. Otherwise, when the disease progresses to an advanced stage, it may cause various vascular diseases, such as myocardial infarction, diabetic nephropathy, diabetic retinopathy, diabetic foot and other complications.
Hearing what the doctor said, Zhang Junhong couldn't help but be cautious. He didn't dare to despise this disease anymore, thinking that he had worked hard for many years, and it would be too aggrieved if he was finally sent to the hospital because of diabetes. He decided to strictly control his diet, resolutely control his blood sugar, and curb the possibility of further development of the disease.
After a few days of thinking, Zhang Junhong finally came up with a brilliant method. That is, not eating staple foods at all. Every time he eats, he only eats vegetables, so that it must not take long for him to completely control his blood sugar, and he doesn't even need to take hypoglycemic drugs anymore.
Zhang Junhong persisted like this for half a year, and stopped the hypoglycemic drugs on the way, because he was already very confident that he could control his blood sugar very well. However, on November 27, 2015, when Zhang Junhong was walking in the yard, he suddenly turned pale, broke out in a cold sweat, couldn't breathe a little, and there was a rotten smell in his mouth......
Soon, Zhang Junhong was sent to the hospital for emergency treatment and was diagnosed with diabetic ketoacidosis. Diabetic ketoacidosis is a common diabetic emergency, mainly caused by infection, improper diet, and other factors. Ketones are metabolites produced by the liver when fatty acids are broken down. Normally, the body produces only a small amount of ketone, which is used as energy as it travels to vital organs as the bloodstream travels to vital organs.
When the body's fat is broken down too much, the concentration of ketones in the blood will increase rapidly, and when it reaches a certain amount, ketosis and ketonuria will occur. Because ketones have many acidic substances, too much accumulation in the blood will make the blood acidic, and cause acidosis, so it is called ketoacidosis.
Looking at the snow-white walls and the familiar hospital gown, Zhang Junhong's eyes widened, and he couldn't calm down on the hospital bed for a long time. He didn't understand why he only ate vegetables and didn't eat rice, and he was rushed to the hospital because of diabetes, why couldn't he control his blood sugar?
Finally, when the doctor came to check the ward, Zhang Junhong hurriedly sat up and asked the doctor: Why did he not eat staple food, but he still failed to control his blood sugar?
After listening to his story, the attending doctor couldn't help but let out a long sigh, many patients are ignorant of the methods of lowering blood sugar, and only know how to control it with drugs, exercise and diet, but they do not know the correct methods and ways. Not only did the blood sugar not be controlled, but it was also higher and higher. So the doctor patiently said to him: "The method of lowering blood sugar is actually very simple, as long as you master these two points, you will ensure that you will no longer be troubled by blood sugar." ”
The first point is to control the intake of carbohydrates reasonably
Clinically, reasonable control of carbohydrate consumption plays a vital role in maintaining stable blood sugar levels. The focus is on quantity control, as carbohydrates are the body's main source of energy, which is used to supply muscles and brain functioning.
However, excessive carbohydrates can lead to an increase in blood sugar, which in turn leads to a series of physical problems, such as obesity and diabetes. Therefore, it is especially important to choose carbohydrates with a low glycemic index in daily dietary management, such as whole grains, vegetables and legumes, which can help maintain the stability of blood sugar in the body due to their slow digestion and absorption.
In addition, fiber-rich foods can also play a role in controlling blood sugar. Since high-fiber foods can slowly release sugar into the bloodstream, it is possible to avoid sharp increases and decreases in blood sugar. At the same time, fiber can also increase the volume of stool, help promote normal intestinal peristalsis, reduce the occurrence of constipation, and improve gastrointestinal health.
High-fiber foods include corn, apples, yams, dragon fruit, and other ingredients. Vitamins, minerals and other nutrients can be appropriately supplemented according to individual needs, following the principle of reasonable and appropriate supplementation, and avoiding excessive and unnecessary supplementation.
The second point is to eat small, frequent meals and develop good eating habits
Eating small meals often means dividing a day's food into smaller portions and then eating it multiple times, which helps to increase the body's metabolic rate, reduce hunger, and eat regularly and quantitatively, which is conducive to better digestion and absorption by the body. At the same time, it is important to avoid hasty eating, overeating, chewing slowly and chewing food when eating, which is also the key to maintaining a healthy diet.
In addition, a balanced diet, avoiding overly processed foods, drinking water in moderation, and focusing on comprehensive nutrition also play an important role in blood sugar control. In life, we should pay attention to maintaining a balanced diet combination, and at the same time pay attention to the diversity of food choices, and try to choose different types of foods every day to obtain more comprehensive and balanced nutrients.
In terms of choosing ingredients, try to eat fresh, natural foods and avoid overly processed foods, such as pickles, sausages, bacon, sausages, etc. These foods are often added with too many preservatives and additives, which are not good for your health. Maintaining water intake is also important for maintaining good health, and avoiding excessive consumption of beverages containing caffeine or sugar.
All in all, in addition to taking medication on time, quitting smoking and drinking, exercising moderately, and maintaining a good work and rest style, the above two points are also worth learning from.