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Diabetic patients should eat as little staple food as possibleStay away from the top 6 eating myths
As an experienced doctor, I would like to share with you some common misconceptions about diabetes diet and how to manage the condition through scientific diet.
Myth 1: Staple foods should be eaten as little as possible.
People with diabetes do need to limit their intake of staple foods, but less is not always better. Staple food is the main energy required by the human body**, if the intake is insufficient, it will lead to energy deficiency and affect physical health. It is recommended that diabetic patients consume an appropriate amount of staple foods every day, such as whole grains, whole wheat bread, etc., to ensure energy supply.
Myth 2: You can control your blood sugar without eating sweets.
Sweets do contain higher levels of sugar, but blood sugar control can't just rely on not eating sweets. Many non-sweet foods are also high in sugar, such as some beverages, rice, etc. Therefore, diabetic patients should pay attention to the full control of their diet and avoid excessive sugar intake.
Myth 3: Eating only vegetables can control blood sugar.
Vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet, but eating only vegetables doesn't control blood sugar. Although vegetables contain low levels of sugar, eating only vegetables can lead to nutritional imbalance and affect the normal functioning of the body.
Diabetic patients should have a reasonable combination of vegetables, staple foods and protein foods to ensure comprehensive nutrition.
Myth 4: Fruits can't be eaten.
Fruits are an important part of a healthy diet and are rich in nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber. Diabetics can choose low-sugar fruits, such as strawberries, kiwifruit, etc., and eat them in moderation. Of course, it is also necessary to pay attention to controlling the intake and not to overeat.
Myth 5: Eat excessively and only rely on drugs to control blood sugar.
Diet control and exercise are the basis of diabetes, and medications are only adjuncts. If you only rely on medication to control your blood sugar without paying attention to your diet and exercise, it may worsen your condition. Therefore, diabetic patients should arrange their diet and exercise reasonably under the guidance of their doctors.
Myth 6: Taking Chinese medicine can lead to diabetes.
Diabetes is a chronic disease, and there is currently no way to completely ** it.
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