Case: Next-door neighbor Lao Liu is 55 years old this year, has been suffering from diabetes for over a year, and has been tormented by diabetes for this period. The experience of controlling sugar over the past one year has also been very painful. According to Lao Liu’s own account, after suffering from diabetes, he has gone through several rounds of sugar control treatment, but the effects were not very good.
The most serious time among them, he also developed diabetic complications. At that time, Lao Liu found that his eyesight was severely declining, originally thinking it was presbyopia due to old age, so he didn’t think much about it. Little did he know that this was a complication of diabetes, which gradually worsened the condition. It wasn’t until his vision suddenly blurred one day and he went to the hospital for examination that the reason became clear to him.
Why is Lao Liu actively controlling sugar, yet still facing such issues?
Lao Liu initially thought that by consuming less sugar and having a bland diet, it wouldn’t have a significant impact on blood sugar. However, he did not expect that regularly eating potatoes is very unfavorable for blood sugar levels.
Potatoes can be said to be the most affordable vegetable, yet they contain a large amount of starch, which, once inside the body, will be converted into glucose through multiple processes. Gradually, this will greatly affect the insulin in the blood cells, leading to an increase in blood sugar levels and worsening the condition.
Furthermore, doctors remind that if you don’t want your blood sugar to spike, these 2 items should also be removed from your table:
1. Fried foods
Fried foods are generally not good for overall health, containing a lot of fat and calories. Regular consumption can lead to obesity, increase the risk of diabetes, and hinder digestion, affecting the body’s metabolism and impeding the breakdown of sugar.
2. Instant porridge mixes
For the sake of convenience, some people in the morning prepare instant porridge mixes or similar foods. However, instant porridge mixes mainly consist of cereals and legumes, rich in starch and sugar. Drinking them frequently tends to cause a rise in blood sugar levels, which is not conducive to controlling blood sugar.
If your body shows these abnormalities, it’s advisable to go to the hospital for early examination to prevent worsening of the condition:
1. Increased appetite: frequently feeling hungry, having a good appetite during meals, and an increase in food intake
2. Slow wound healing: high blood sugar leads to poor blood circulation, hindering better wound healing
3. Frequent urination: due to the inability to utilize sugar, there is osmotic diuresis, resulting in frequent urination
4. Weight loss: excessively high blood sugar causes metabolic abnormalities, making it difficult for the body to absorb the daily intake of food
5. Dizziness and weakness: high blood sugar levels affect blood circulation, thereby impacting oxygen and blood supply to the brain
Natural “insulin” has been found, consuming a bite is equivalent to 10 pounds of bitter gourd. Doctors say it may help stabilize blood sugar like a rock.
At the same time, one should also adhere to this point – engage in more exercise and avoid prolonged sitting:
High blood sugar individuals who do not exercise regularly will experience a lower metabolic rate, leading to the accumulation of sugar substances in the body, continually increasing blood sugar levels and triggering diabetes. Spending half an hour on aerobic exercise daily helps in sugar metabolism, reducing blood sugar concentration, and better regulating blood sugar levels.
Reference:
Zhou Xiang, Liu Xi. Dietary Care for Diabetics. “Health and Medicine,” 2014
