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Dr. Li is an internist, and he is not only busy with the diagnosis and treatment of various diseases, but also has to patiently explain various medical misunderstandings.
And today, he met Mr. Zhang, a postman who had just been diagnosed with diabetes. Mr. Zhang is a very health-conscious person, but he knows little about diabetes, which leads him to many common misunderstandings.
"Doctor, I've heard that diabetics can't eat anything sugary, not even fruits and vegetables, is that true?" Mr. Zhang asked.
Dr. Li smiled and began his explanation: "Oops, this statement is really absolute. In fact, there are many misconceptions about the diet of diabetics. Let me give you a point you would never have thought of: eating some beets in moderation is actually beneficial for diabetics. ”
Mr. Zhang's eyes widened in surprise, apparently this view was not what he expected.
Dr. Lee went on to explain, "Beets are rich in fiber and chromium, which can help control blood sugar. Of course, the key is to do it in moderation. In fact, for diabetics, there are four foods that really need to be eaten sparingly, but not simply because they are 'sweet'. ”
"The first is fruits that are high in sugar, such as grapes, bananas and lychees. These fruits are high in sugar, which can easily lead to a rapid rise in blood sugar. But that doesn't mean you can't eat it at all, the key is to control the portion size. ”
Dr. Li took out a piece of paper and began to draw some simple charts to explain what magnitude would be suitable for Mr. Zhang's situation.
"The second is the processed and refined carbohydrates, such as white bread, pastries, etc., which have a lot of sugar and fine flour added to these foods, which are easy to digest and absorb, making blood sugar rise rapidly." Dr. Li continued, his tone both relaxed and serious.
"The third is sugary drinks, which should be well understood, whether it is a sour drink or a packaged juice on the market, the sugar content is often amazing." Dr. Li said as he motioned for Mr. Zhang to write down the information.
"Finally, there's a food that might surprise you – certain types of artificial sweeteners. Although they do not contain sugar, for some people, they may affect the insulin response or cause other problems during digestion. ”
Each of Dr. Li's points is laid out, both detailed and in-depth. Their conversation lasted nearly an hour, and Mr. Zhang's notebook was already densely filled with notes. As they drew to a close, Mr. Zhang suddenly had a question.
"Dr. Li, how can I quickly determine if food is suitable for diabetics in my daily life?" Mr. Zhang asked.
Dr. Li nodded, this is a very practical question. "The good question, to put it simply, is to focus on the 'glycemic index' of food. Foods with a high glycemic index can cause blood sugar to rise rapidly. ”
"You can look up the glycemic index table of a food, or use some mobile apps to help you make better food choices. Of course, remember to do so in moderation, even foods with a low glycemic index. ”
After talking about this, Dr. Li put some of the previous medical records on the table and showed Mr. Zhang several examples of diabetic patients controlling their blood sugar through a reasonable diet.
This not only gave Mr. Zhang peace of mind, but also gave him a lot of confidence to cope with the challenges of life in the future.
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