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Elderly diabetics, how many of the 3 misconceptions about staple foods do you have?
As an experienced doctor, I have found that many elderly diabetic patients have some misconceptions about staple foods. These misconceptions may lead to inability to effectively control blood sugar and may even worsen the condition.
This article will focus on the common misconceptions about staple foods in elderly diabetic patients** and provide corresponding professional advice.
Myth 1: The less staple food you eat, the better.
Many older people with diabetes believe that staple foods are the main cause of elevated blood sugar and therefore deliberately reduce their intake of staple foods. However, this practice is not scientific. Staple foods are the main energy required by the human body, and long-term excessive restriction of staple foods can lead to problems such as malnutrition, muscle consumption, and decreased immunity. Therefore, reasonable control of staple food intake is necessary, but not as little as possible. It is recommended that elderly diabetic patients develop an appropriate diet plan according to their own conditions and under the guidance of a doctor to ensure balanced nutrition.
Myth 2: The staple food is only coarse grains.
Some older people with diabetes believe that eating only whole grains can better control their blood sugar, so they abandon refined grains altogether. However, this practice can easily lead to nutritional imbalances.
Coarse grains and fine grains have their own nutritional value, coarse grains are rich in dietary fiber, vitamins and minerals, while fine grains are more carbohydrates and sugars. Eating only whole grains for a long time can lead to malnutrition and gastrointestinal upset. Therefore, it is recommended that elderly diabetic patients have a mix of coarse and fine grains, and eat coarse grains and fine grains in moderation according to their own conditions.
Myth 3: Staple food is simplified.
Many older people with diabetes often choose only one or a few staple foods for convenience, which can lead to nutritional imbalances. The nutritional composition of different staple foods is different, and a variety of staple food intake can ensure the comprehensiveness of nutrition. It is recommended that elderly diabetic patients choose a variety of staple foods according to their own conditions, such as rice, pasta, multigrains, etc., to achieve a balanced intake of nutrients. At the same time, you can also include fiber-rich foods such as vegetables and fruits in your diet to help control blood sugar.
In conclusion, there are some misunderstandings about staple foods in elderly diabetic patients.
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