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"Oh, I've heard that eating too many onions is easy to get diabetes!"
Aunt Li hurried to the hospital and found Dr. Zheng, whom she trusted, hoping to get some reliable advice from Dr. Zheng. Dr. Zheng took off his glasses and said to Aunt Li with a smile, "In fact, there are still many misunderstandings about the relationship between food and diabetes. Certain foods, if not well controlled, can indeed cause harm to the islets of diabetics. ”
Aunt Li asked curiously, "What foods do we need to avoid for diabetics?" ”
"First of all, fruits with high sugar content, such as durian, grapes, etc., have a high sugar content, which can easily lead to a rapid increase in blood sugar." Dr. Cheng said as he pulled out a table detailing the sugar content of various foods, "and white rice and white bread, refined carbohydrates, which have a high glycemic index (GI) and need to be limited. ”
Aunt Li nodded, she is a retired teacher who likes to do research, and she is always very interested in these scientific things.
Dr. Cheng continued, "Actually, it's not just these foods that directly affect blood sugar, but also some seemingly harmless foods, such as common fried foods, which don't directly provide sugar, but their high-fat ingredients can increase the burden on pancreatic islets and indirectly affect insulin secretion. ”
Hearing this, Aunt Li couldn't help but interject: "What about the onion?" I still like onions. ”
Dr. Cheng explains with a smile, "The onion itself is actually good for diabetics because it contains a compound called sulfide, which can help lower blood sugar. However, if you are diabetic, you should still pay attention to your total diet and avoid excess, especially the added sugar and oil during cooking. ”
These words made Aunt Li suddenly enlightened, it turned out that it was not the onion itself that was the problem, but that the overall diet structure and cooking method should be controlled.
Dr. Zheng saw that Aunt Li seemed to understand, so he added some data: "In fact, a proper dietary structure can greatly reduce the blood sugar level of patients with type 2 diabetes. For example, adopting a diet rich in raw grains, fruits and vegetables, and healthy fats can significantly improve islet function. ”
Aunt Li listened to it with relish, and these words were both new knowledge and a guide to life for her. She took the opportunity to ask another question: "Then for us elderly people, how should we adjust our diet at home?" ”
Dr. Cheng replied with a smile, "For older friends, a balanced diet is very important. You can eat more fiber-rich foods, such as whole grains and legumes, which can help slow down the rise in blood sugar. At the same time, increasing your intake of vegetables and low-sugar fruits, reducing red meat, and eating more fish and poultry can help you better control your blood sugar. ”
Aunt Li nodded and smiled with satisfaction. She agreed with Dr. Cheng's advice and decided to adjust her eating habits when she returned home. Through this exchange, she not only cleared up the misconceptions about onions, but also learned a lot about diabetes diet management, and felt like she was re-equipped.
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