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Recently, I encountered a 54-year-old diabetic patient, Mr. Wang, in the clinic. Mr. Wang has had diabetes for five years and has been taking hypoglycemic medications as prescribed by his doctor, but his blood sugar control has not been ideal. Six months ago, he heard from a friend that “eating vegetables and not eating rice can lower blood sugar,” so he began to try this method. So, what changes has he experienced in six months?
First, we need to understand the causes of diabetes. Diabetes is a chronic disease caused by insufficient insulin secretion or insulin resistance, leading to elevated blood sugar levels. Dietary control is fundamental to diabetes treatment, and a reasonable diet helps to lower blood sugar. However, is the dietary method of only eating vegetables and not eating rice scientifically sound? Next, I will explain in detail from the following aspects.
1. The impact of a diet of only eating vegetables and not eating rice on blood sugar
In the short term, reducing the intake of staple foods like rice can indeed lower blood sugar. This is because carbohydrates in staple foods are the primary source of blood sugar, and reducing their intake helps to control blood sugar.
In the long term, a diet of only eating vegetables and not eating rice may lead to nutritional imbalances. Vegetables are rich in vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber but lack sufficient carbohydrates and protein. Over time, this may lead to insufficient energy and decreased immunity.
The dietary fiber in vegetables helps to slow the rise in blood sugar, but excessive vegetable intake may also cause fluctuations in blood sugar because the natural sugars in vegetables, during digestion and absorption, can also affect blood sugar.
2. Changes in Mr. Wang’s body
Weight loss: Due to insufficient energy intake, Mr. Wang lost about 5 kilograms in six months.
Blood sugar fluctuations: Although Mr. Wang initially saw some decrease in blood sugar, later his blood sugar fluctuated greatly and sometimes even led to hypoglycemia.
Malnutrition: Mr. Wang experienced symptoms such as anemia and decreased immunity, which are related to dietary imbalance.
Change in eating habits: Mr. Wang gradually realized that only eating vegetables and not eating rice is not a scientific method of eating, and he began to seek more reasonable dietary methods.
3. Scientific dietary recommendations
Control total calorie intake: Diabetic patients should reasonably control their daily total calorie intake based on their own situations.
Balanced diet: Ensure nutritional balance, intake sufficient carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals.
High dietary fiber: Properly increase the intake of foods rich in dietary fiber such as vegetables, fruits, and whole grains, which helps control blood sugar.
Small frequent meals: Divide daily food intake into 5-6 meals to help stabilize blood sugar.
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In conclusion, the diet for diabetes is not fixed but should be adjusted based on individual circumstances. Mr. Wang’s case tells us that eating only vegetables and not eating rice is not a scientific dietary method. I hope that diabetics can grasp the correct dietary methods, combine foods reasonably, and achieve stable blood sugar levels.
