Diabetics can’t eat fruit? These 3 fruits instead help “stabilize” blood sugar and supplement insulin
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Today, let’s talk about the “rich disease” – diabetes, a typical rich disease characterized by high blood sugar. However, when the body’s blood sugar rises, this condition does not appear immediately. Many diabetic patients do not feel they have this disease at the beginning. However, if the following body conditions occur, it may indicate that you have already developed diabetes, especially in middle-aged and elderly people, as early diabetes is silent. Let’s learn how to identify these body phenomena that may indicate you have diabetes.
Typical symptoms of diabetes
1. Sudden weight loss
There are many diseases that cause rapid weight loss, such as malignant tumors and diabetes. These are typical, but the difference between malignant tumors and diabetes is that the former has poor complexion and body condition, while diabetes does not. There are no obvious discomforts, but usually in this situation, when going to the hospital for tests, high blood sugar is generally detected. Therefore, when middle-aged and elderly people experience weight loss, it is recommended to visit the hospital for checkups.
2. Unexplained thirst
Thirst is a common condition in daily life, but diabetic patients may experience abnormal thirst. For example, people who were rarely thirsty even when drinking normally water may suddenly become very thirsty. Some patients may experience thirst at night and drink more water daily than usual. Despite drinking a large amount of water, they still feel thirsty, and only after consuming more water do they feel comfortable. The reason is simple: when blood sugar rises, the body may exhibit glycosuria, leading to increased urination. After urinating frequently, the body becomes dehydrated, and it is important to note that this abnormal thirst worsens as the diabetes progresses.
3. Frequent hunger
One of the reasons for developing diabetes is damage to the islet cells in the body, leading to insufficient insulin secretion. Insulin in our body is an enzyme substance that helps break down glucose in the body. When our body lacks this important enzyme substance, glucose in the body cannot be digested and absorbed. In this situation, not only does our body’s blood sugar rise, but also due to incomplete breakdown of sugar, the body lacks sugar nutrient supply, leading to frequent hunger. Many early diabetic patients may eat a lot of food but still feel very hungry and may even develop a strong preference for sweets.
Therefore, diabetic patients require strict control over their diet and strict requirements on sugar intake to better control blood sugar levels. We often say that eating fresh fruits is good for the body, but people with high blood sugar levels are hesitant to eat them. Today, let me introduce some fruits that, when eaten regularly, can actually help “stabilize” blood sugar and supplement insulin.
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is a seasonal fruit in winter, and both the fruit and its peel are excellent heat-clearing materials. Eating grapefruit regularly can clean the blood vessels, remove garbage and toxins adhering to the blood vessel walls, avoid cholesterol accumulation in the blood vessels, and is therefore a typical low-sugar fruit suitable for diabetic patients.
Cherries
Cherries have high nutritional value. For diabetic patients, the abundant vitamins in cherries can help regulate blood sugar. The anthocyanins in cherries can even substitute for insulin or increase the body’s insulin content, effectively lowering blood sugar levels.
Guava
Guava is rich in iron, phosphorus, and other minerals, and its protein content is also relatively high. Regular consumption can not only supply various nutrients needed by the body but also help effectively reduce blood sugar levels.
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