As a diabetic, I know that diet has a significant impact on our health. When I was diagnosed with diabetes, I realized that I needed to revisit my dietary choices, especially to be more careful when choosing meat. I hope to share with you my personal experience through this article and tell you which foods diabetics need to stay away from when choosing meat. 
First of all, I would like to remind everyone that meat is high in fat. Diabetics need to pay special attention to fat intake, as high-fat foods not only gain weight but also lead to insulin resistance. Therefore, those greasy meats, such as pork belly, roast meat, and fried chicken, are among the foods that diabetics need to stay away from. Not only do these foods contain a lot of saturated fat, but they also raise blood lipids, which can adversely affect blood sugar control. Secondly, diabetics should also avoid consuming too much processed meat. Processed meats such as bacon, hot dogs, luncheon meats, etc., contain a lot of additives, salt, and preservatives. These foods not only increase the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases in diabetic patients, but also increase the levels of blood pressure and cholesterol. Therefore, it is very important for diabetics to eat as little or avoid these processed meats as possible. In addition, meat with high cholesterol is also one of the foods that diabetics should stay away from. For example, offal meats such as pork liver, foie gras, etc., as well as animal brains, animal kidneys, etc., are all foods high in cholesterol. Foods high in cholesterol can increase cholesterol levels in the blood, increase the burden on the walls of blood vessels, and increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. Therefore, it is best for diabetics to reduce or avoid these high-cholesterol meats. Also, I would like to remind everyone that smoked and cured meats. Smoked and cured meats contain nitrites and salt, two substances that have negative effects on blood pressure and heart health. Studies have shown that long-term high salt intake is associated with an increased risk of developing diabetes. Therefore, it is best for people with diabetes to limit or avoid the consumption of smoked and cured meats. So, which meats should we choose as diabetics?I recommend choosing lean meats, such as chicken and fish, as they are lower in fat and cholesterol. In addition, seafood is also a good choice because they are rich in omega-3 fatty acids and protein, which are both beneficial for heart health and blood sugar control. For example, seafood such as salmon, shrimp, and crab are all healthy options because they are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, while also being very helpful in reducing inflammation. In addition, soy products are also a good choice for diabetics because they are rich in protein and fiber, while also having a low saturated fat content. Tofu, soybeans, soy milk, etc. are all good substitutes that can be used as an alternative to meat to provide us with enough nutrients. Finally, I would like to emphasize once again that as diabetics, we need to stay away from meats that are high in fat, high in cholesterol, and processed and smoked. Instead, we should choose lean meats, seafood, and legumes as our main meats**. In addition, it is also important to cook wisely, choose the way to roast, boil or steam to reduce the intake of fat. 
Diabetes does pose a challenge to our diet, but that doesn't mean we can't enjoy delicious food. By understanding which meat choices are healthier, combined with proper cooking, we can maintain blood sugar control and promote good health. In addition, a proper diet combined with moderate exercise and medication** will help us better manage diabetes and improve our quality of life.