Today, the director is on rounds and he will focus on a particular case related to sweetened drinks, which not only caused panic among the patients, but also shocked the entire medical team.
The first stop on the ward rounds was Xiaoice's ward. Xiaoice is a young grocery store owner who opened his own shop three years ago. Since then, he has become accustomed to replacing his daily drinking water with sweet drinks in the store, and almost never drinks plain water. Now, he was lying on the hospital bed, looking haggard and his eyes full of unease.
"Xiaoice, can you tell me what discomforts have been in my body recently?" Director Ye asked gently.
Xiaoice licked her chapped lips and said with difficulty: "Recently, I always feel thirsty, and my weight has suddenly dropped by 6 kilograms." Also, my mom noticed that my pee was a little sticky......"
Director Ye nodded and motioned for him to continue. Xiaoice continued: "I still feel very tired and can't lift my spirits all the time. ”
Director Ye turned his head to look at the team of doctors on the side and asked, "What are his test results?" ”
A young doctor immediately reported: "His blood sugar levels were well above the normal range, and his urine ketone test results also showed an acute complication of diabetes - diabetic ketoacidosis." ”
Director Ye pondered for a moment, and then looked at Xiaoice seriously: "Xiaoice, your situation is very serious. Your blood sugar is abnormally high and must be treated immediately. ”
Xiaoice's mother asked anxiously on the side, "Director Ye, what is going on?" How could he suddenly get diabetes? ”
Director Ye sighed and explained, "This has a lot to do with his long-term intake of a large amount of sweet drinks. Recent studies have shown that both sugar-sweetened beverages and beverages containing artificial sweeteners significantly increase the risk of fatty liver disease and diabetes. ”
He paused and continued: "Moreover, this risk is not only for young people like Xiaoice. For all populations, excessive intake of sweetened beverages can cause damage to liver health and may even lead to cancer. ”
Hearing this, both Xiaoice and his mother showed shocked expressions. Xiaoice muttered to himself: "I thought these drinks were just delicious, but I didn't expect them to be so harmful......"
Director Ye looked at Xiaoice and said seriously: "Xiaoice, you must change your eating habits now. Plain water is the healthiest drink. Drinking plain water for a long time can not only maintain the body's water balance, but also accelerate metabolism, make cardiovascular and cerebrovascular healthier, and improve disease resistance. ”
He turned to the team of doctors next to him and said, "We also need to strengthen publicity and education in this area." Educate patients about the dangers of sweetened beverages and guide them to healthier beverage choices. ”
At this time, a doctor asked a question: "Director Ye, some patients will choose sugar-free drinks as an alternative. Are these drinks really healthier? ”
Director Ye shook his head: "Sugar-free drinks are not a completely healthy choice. They often contain artificial sweeteners that stimulate insulin secretion, reduce insulin receptor sensitivity, and may also increase a person's appetite through reflexes, resulting in an excess of the norm in caloric intake. Long-term high intake of sugar-free beverages can also increase the risk of diabetes and heart disease. ”
After a pause, he continued, "Also, sugar-free drinks can also cause excess calories and reduce sweetness sensitivity. While it is okay to consume sugar-free beverages in moderation, it is not recommended to drink them in large quantities as plain water for a long time. ”
Hearing this, the doctors all fell into deep thought. They realized that they needed to better understand the hazards of these drinks in their day-to-day work in order to better guide their patients.
At this time, Xiaoice's mother suddenly asked, "Director Ye, what should we do now?" ”
Director Ye smiled and comforted her: "Don't worry, we will make a detailed treatment plan for Xiaoice." First, he needs to be hospitalized, and we will control his blood sugar levels with medication and dietary modifications. When his condition is stable, he can be discharged from the hospital. But after being discharged from the hospital, he had to change his eating habits, drink less sweet drinks and drink more plain water. ”
He turned his head to look at Xiaoice: "Xiaoice, are you willing to cooperate with our treatment plan?" ”
Xiaoice nodded firmly: "I do." For the sake of health, I will definitely change. ”
Director Ye nodded with satisfaction: "Very good." Then you can rest now, and we will arrange treatment for you as soon as possible. ”
After the ward round, Director Ye returned to the office with a team of doctors. He looked at everyone with a solemn expression: "This case is a wake-up call for us. Sweetened beverages are far more harmful than we think. We must strengthen publicity and education in this area to make more patients aware of these hazards and guide them to choose healthier beverages. ”
The doctors all nodded in agreement. They know that as doctors, their responsibility is not only to treat diseases, but also to prevent them from occurring. The first step in preventing disease is to educate patients about the seemingly harmless but murderous habits of everyday life.
In the days that followed, Director Ye and his team stepped up their efforts to publicize the dangers of sweetened beverages. They put up posters on the hospital's bulletin board and posted popular science articles and videos on social media. They also regularly organise health talks and free clinics to educate more members of the public.
And Xiaoice has also become a living example of them. After receiving treatment from Director Ye's team, his condition was effectively controlled. After being discharged from the hospital, he changed his eating habits in strict accordance with the doctor's advice, drinking more plain water and less sweet drinks. His physical condition has gradually improved.
This case not only made Xiaoice and his family aware of the dangers of sweetened drinks, but also made more people pay attention to their eating habits and health problems. With the joint efforts of Director Ye and his team, more and more people are choosing healthier drinks and lifestyles. And all this change stems from that seemingly ordinary day of ward rounds and a special case.
(Note: This article is a fictional plot, and actual medical decisions should be based on the advice of a professional doctor and the specific situation of the patient.) ）