2023-11-13 12:29:45
How should you choose to eat when you have diabetes?
Diabetes is a disease characterized by abnormalities in metabolism along with abnormalities of the hormone insulin. Food is thus the key to disease control. Control blood sugar levels and prevent complications such as diabetic retinopathy, diabetic kidney disease, heart disease, and blood vessel problems. Especially the selection of food, food quantity, and food consumption on time.
Why do you have to control your food intake if you have diabetes?
– To help control sugar levels and fat to normal levels or as close to normal as possible.
– To control your body weight within the appropriate range.
– To delay the occurrence of complications.
– So that patients receive complete nutrition according to their body’s needs.
– To prevent sugar levels that are too high or too low.
– To help have a good quality of life and live happily in society.
Principles for choosing food:
– Eat a variety of foods in the right amount.
– Eat meals on time.
– Choose to eat lean meat, skinless or low-fat meats, such as fish, chicken breast, beef, or pork tenderloin.
– Choose fruits that are not too sweet, such as guava, apple, and orange, and avoid very sweet fruits such as durian and lychee.
– Use vegetable oil for cooking and avoid excessive salt intake.
Foods that people with diabetes should avoid include sweet-tasting foods, high-fat fried foods, very sweet fruits, beverages with high sugar content, and various candies. Diabetics should also avoid full-fat milk, animal organs, bakery items, soft drinks, lard oil, and very salty foods.
Instead, people with diabetes should consume skim milk, lean meats, whole grains, cereals, green leafy vegetables, and fruits that are not too sweet. Choosing the right diabetes-specific foods also helps treat obesity, control blood fat, reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, and delay the onset of kidney disease.
For additional information, the Department of Internal Medicine at Paolo Kaset Hospital can be contacted at Tel. 02 1500 900 ext. 5113, or through their Facebook and Line official account.
It is clear that the right food choices play a crucial role in managing diabetes and reducing the risk of associated complications. Ensuring a balanced and healthy diet is essential for those living with diabetes.]
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