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"Seeing your hurried appearance, I guess today's weather caught you off guard, right?"
In a corner of the mall, Liu Ming, who was sheltering from the rain, was interrupted by a friendly greeting.
This is his neighbor and a practicing internist, Dr. Zhang.
Liu Ming, a 50-year-old librarian, has been in good health except for a recent diagnosis of diabetes.
He needs to take insulin regularly, and he is still slowly adapting to his new lifestyle.
Dr. Zhang saw Liu Ming's confusion and led the topic to the dietary management of diabetes.
"Many people with diabetes who are just starting to take insulin often have a lot of confusion about their diet.
Actually, there are some foods that do require special attention. ”
Liu Ming took the opportunity to consult Dr. Zhang, hoping to learn more about the dietary contraindications after insulin injection.
The first is pumpkin porridge.
Pumpkin porridge is considered by many to be a healthy food and is especially good for diabetics because pumpkin has a lower glycemic index (GI).
However, the sugar in pumpkin porridge is absorbed more quickly in the body and may cause a sharp rise in blood sugar, which is not ideal for diabetics who have just been injected with insulin.
Dr Teo went on to mention that in addition to pumpkin porridge, there are two other foods that patients should also avoid.
The second is fruit juices, especially those that are unfiltered and contain a lot of pomace and sugar.
Although the fruit itself is good for health, its juice form can silently increase the burden on blood sugar due to its high sugar content and rapid absorption.
The third is refined sugar, which is common in cooking, such as pastries, confectionery, and other processed foods.
Not only are these foods high in sugar, but they also contain little to no fiber, allowing sugar to enter the bloodstream quickly and make it difficult to control blood sugar.
Dr. Zhang also added some statistics from a long-term study that covered thousands of people with diabetes.
Studies have shown that patients who avoid these foods with a high glycemic load have significantly improved glycemic control compared to those who regularly consume these foods.
In addition, their long-term glycemic control measures (e.g., glycosylated hemoglobin A1c) were more desirable.
Liu Ming was so inspired that he decided to re-evaluate his eating habits and pay more attention to his food choices and avoid those that could cause blood sugar fluctuations.
Dr. Zhang's advice not only benefited him, but also deepened his understanding of the complexities of diabetes management.
Although their conversation was interrupted by the rain, it opened up a healthier life path for Liu Ming.
The time spent sheltering from the rain in the mall undoubtedly brought a change in his life.
Through this story, we get a profound question: how can people with diabetes effectively identify and avoid foods that seem harmless but may negatively affect blood sugar control when faced with so many dietary choices?
In this regard, a detailed analysis has shown that patients need to increase their awareness of the composition of foods, especially those that have a greater impact on blood sugar.
By reading food labels, attending diabetes education sessions and consulting with a professional dietitian, patients can better understand which foods are safe and which should be avoided.
In addition, regular blood glucose monitoring and the use of a blood glucose diary can also help patients understand the specific effects of various foods on their blood sugar, so that they can make more informed dietary choices.
This proactive management approach will enable diabetic patients to maintain good blood sugar control and avoid health problems caused by dietary errors in the face of a complex dietary environment.
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