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Ms. Wang, a 41-year-old accountant, was diagnosed with diabetes five years ago. During a physical examination, her fasting blood sugar was far higher than normal, and she was determined to manage her diabetes well.
Doctors prescribe a series of "diabetes prescriptions": control your diet, keep exercising, take your medications on time, and have regular check-ups...... Ms. Wang looked at these "prescriptions" and suddenly felt a lot of pressure.
"How can I, an office worker, have so much time and energy?" She muttered to herself.
Just when Ms. Wang was at a loss, a post of "cucumber lowering sugar" attracted her attention. The post said that drinking a bowl of cucumber soup every day can stabilize blood sugar and lose weight.
Since then, Ms. Wang's life has added a "reserved program" - a bowl of cucumber soup every day. Looking at the emerald green soup in the bowl, she seemed to see hope for recovery.
Gradually, Ms. Wang felt that she had become more energetic and slimmer. "It seems that the folk remedies are really spiritual!" She secretly rejoiced.
A year later, Ms. Wang came to the hospital for a follow-up. The doctor flipped through the test sheet and had a look of surprise on his face.
"Ms. Wang, your blood sugar is well controlled! It seems that you have been very careful this year. "
Ms. Wang smiled proudly: "What's the matter, I just drink a bowl of cucumber soup every day, and my blood sugar is as stable as Mount Tai, and the weight loss effect is also good, I have lost ten pounds!"
The doctor was stunned for a moment, then nodded approvingly: "No wonder you are in such good shape." In fact, cucumber is indeed a 'good medicine' for diabetics. ”
"It's rich in dietary fiber and also contains xylitol, which helps stabilize blood sugar. And it is low in calories and has a strong sense of satiety. However, it is not enough to drink cucumber soup alone, but it is still necessary to pay attention to a well-balanced diet. "
Ms. Wang said, "Shouldn't we eat more vegetables, fruits, and whole grains?"
"Yes, a balanced diet is the foundation of managing diabetes," the doctor said. For example, eat more low-GI foods, such as brown rice, oats, beans, etc., and eat less refined white rice noodles and sweets; Eat more fresh fruits and vegetables and less processed foods; Eat some nuts in moderation, such as walnuts, etc. "
Ms. Wang high-fived and suddenly said, "I understand." It seems that sugar control cannot rely on home remedies, but must be managed comprehensively and systematically. ”
"In this way, you draw up a detailed 'sugar control manual' for me, and I will definitely implement it seriously." With the experience of cucumber soup, I am more confident!"
The doctor was infected by Ms. Wang's optimism and open-mindedness, and nodded again and again: "Okay!" Let's work together to get rid of diabetes as soon as possible!"
Ms. Wang's "cucumber soup miracle" quickly spread in the sugar circle. Everyone asked her for her "secret to sugar control", and Ms. Wang was also happy to share her experience.
She said: "Cucumber soup is just an introduction, and it is more important to balance your diet, work and rest regularly, and keep exercising!"
Under the guidance of her doctor, Ms. Wang began to try more "sugar control tools": sweet potatoes, seeds, honeysuckle...... Ms. Wang also created her own set of "Sugar Friend Exercises", which she exercised every day.
In the face of diabetes, a chronic disease that is both friend and foe, we must pay attention to it, but we must also treat it rationally and optimistically.
Instead of listening to home remedies and holding on to luck, it is better to respect science and manage it comprehensively, so that diabetes is no longer a "flood beast", but a "docile animal" that can be tamed.
The specific situation of each sugar friend is different, and the sugar control plan should also vary from person to person. But whether it is diet, exercise, medication, or monitoring, as long as we treat it with our hearts and practice it with action, we will definitely be able to exchange for "steady steps" in blood sugar and "always sweet" in life.
Just like Ms. Wang, let's walk hand in hand and write more "positive energy" in diabetes with a positive and optimistic attitude!
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