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"Uncle, are you really good like this?" Aunt Li raised her head and looked at Uncle Zhang opposite with concern. Uncle Zhang, 57, was diagnosed with diabetes during a routine check-up last year, and since then, he has vowed never to touch rice again.
This change caused a chain reaction in his life. For a person who is accustomed to eating white rice for three meals a day, such a shift is undoubtedly huge.
His diet has since changed to a diet based on more vegetables and meat, and he has avoided foods high in sugar and carbs as much as possible. However, this change did not bring his blood sugar under control immediately.
In fact, today, a year later, Uncle Zhang found that his blood sugar level fluctuated a little, sometimes high and sometimes low, and it was difficult to stabilize. Dr. Lee has extensive experience in the field of endocrinology, especially in providing professional advice on lifestyle and dietary habits of diabetic patients.
"Uncle Zhang, I noticed that your blood sugar record is a little unstable. We checked your diet again and found that although you don't eat rice, there seem to be some problems with other aspects, such as snacking and dealing with low blood sugar. Dr. Li analyzed it in detail.
Uncle Zhang nodded, he was indeed a little difficult to resist the temptation, especially when dealing with low blood sugar. Sometimes, in order to raise his blood sugar quickly, he will eat some candy or drink sugary drinks, which is undoubtedly not good for blood sugar control.
"Actually, simply stopping eating rice is not effective in controlling blood sugar. Diabetics need a well-balanced diet that includes the right amount of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and plenty of fiber. Dr. Lee elaborated.
Uncle Zhang realized that although changing his diet was a step in the right direction, it was far from enough, and he needed to optimize his eating habits more scientifically and comprehensively.
Dr. Li introduced some successful cases to Uncle Zhang, who were able to effectively control their blood sugar levels not only by changing their eating habits, but also by doing regular physical activity. She emphasized that physical activity is very effective in improving insulin sensitivity and is a non-negligible part of diabetes management.
Uncle Zhang began to seriously consider Dr. Lee's advice. He decided to start today not only to continue to adjust his diet, but also to incorporate a moderate amount of physical activity, such as brisk walking or cycling, which are activities that he can easily start with.
He also decided to attend regular diabetes management group meetings organized by the community health center to exchange experiences and gain more knowledge on how to better control blood sugar.
A few months have passed, and Uncle Zhang's lifestyle has changed a lot. He would take the time to do at least half an hour of brisk walking every day, and gradually, he even started experimenting with lightweight strength training.
He also eats a more balanced diet, no longer relying solely on the elimination of certain foods, but tries to include the right amount of carbohydrates, proteins, and healthy fats in each meal, while increasing the intake of dietary fiber.
Uncle Zhang began to carefully record his daily diet and exercise, which not only helped him understand his physiological changes more accurately, but also enabled him to provide detailed data on his lifestyle habits to Dr. Li at each hospital follow-up visit. Dr. Lee was very appreciative of Uncle Zhang's efforts and gradually adjusted his medication dosage according to his improvement.
In the process, Uncle Zhang learned an important topic: diabetes management is not achieved overnight, but a process that requires continuous effort and adjustment.
Uncle Zhang made many friends in a similar situation to him during the group meeting. They supported each other, sharing their successes and challenges, and this social support played a significant role in his treatment. Uncle Zhang's blood sugar levels became more stable.
He no longer experiences those drastic blood sugar fluctuations, and his overall health has improved significantly. This change gave Uncle Zhang great confidence and motivation, and he began to actively share his experience in the community, hoping to help more diabetic patients like him.
We have seen a case of a diabetic patient who has successfully managed his condition by making comprehensive adjustments to his diet and lifestyle habits. This demonstrates the importance of an integrated management strategy, not only in terms of food choices, but also in terms of physical activity and social support.
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