Uncle Wu is 62 years old and a diabetic. Since he was diagnosed with diabetes, Uncle Wu began to pay great attention to his diet, for fear that he would eat the wrong thing, causing excessive blood sugar fluctuations and causing harm to his body.
It's almost the end of the year, and every household is slowly preparing for the New Year, and Uncle Wu's family is no exception. Uncle Wu's wife, Aunt Wu, when she was shopping a month ago, found that a batch of peanuts tasted very good, and it was also cost-effective, so she bought a bag and went back, wanting her family to eat it as a snack in their spare time.
Uncle Wu found that the batch of peanuts bought by Aunt Wu had not undergone any processing, that is, fresh peanuts, without sugar or salt, so it was rare for Uncle Wu to have no taboos and ate them for several days。In a week, Uncle Wu ate all the bags of peanuts. Aunt Wu was shocked, because there are a lot of peanuts in this bag, at least 10 catties, I didn't expect my wife to like it so much, and I didn't feel any discomfort when I looked at Uncle Wu, so Aunt Wu bought another bag for Uncle Wu.
Uncle Wu was very happy and continued to eat peanuts in his spare time as before. As a result, after another half a month, Uncle Wu began to experience frequent dizziness and headachesUncle Wu felt that something was wrong, he had suffered from diabetes for so long, and this rarely happened, Uncle Wu felt that there must be a problem with blood sugar, so he made an appointment with the outpatient clinic for a follow-up the next day.
After the doctor measured Uncle Wu's blood sugar, he found outUncle Wu's postprandial blood sugar level a month ago was still relatively stable at 9Around 4 mmo l, now it's as high as 114mmo L, and the blood lipids are also a bit high, so I asked Uncle Wu if he had forgotten to take medicine recentlyStill haven't controlled eating too much high-sugar and high-calorie food?
Uncle Wu called out the wrongs, saying that he took medicine every day, and he was also very careful about his diet, he didn't eat any high-sugar and high-calorie food, and he had eaten more peanuts recently, eating every day, and eating two big bags a month. Hearing Uncle Wu say this, the doctor instantly understood what the problem was. The doctor told Uncle Wu that the culprit that caused his blood sugar and lipids to rise was peanuts.
Uncle Wu was shocked, all he ate were fresh peanuts, and there was no extra sugar, how could it still cause blood sugar and blood lipids to rise?
Peanuts, known as "longevity fruit", have extremely high nutritional value, and the planting method of peanuts is very simple, and the yield is also very high, so peanuts have always been a very popular food for people. There are also many ways to make peanuts, which can not only be eaten raw, boiled, and fried, but also dried and air-dried to make a variety of small snacks. It can be said that peanuts are full of treasures.
Researchers at the University of Maryland in the United States have found that eating a handful of peanuts every day is beneficial for gut health. This is because peanuts are beneficial to the growth of beneficial bacteria such as lactobacillus lactobacteria and Lactobacillus rhamnosus in the intestines, which can improve the intestinal environment and reduce food poisoning. Moreover, peanuts are rich in dietary fiber, and eating peanuts can also promote intestinal peristalsis and relieve constipation
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that peanuts have"Pleasant spleen and stomach, nourish and regulate qi".role,Regular consumption of peanuts can also help people with large gastric acid secretion to relieve pantothenic acid and belching, and have a certain protective effect on the gastric mucosa
At the same time,Peanuts contain very little sugar, but they are rich in protein and fatIt is also beneficial for people who are weak, and can supplement protein and strengthen the body.
Since peanuts have so many effects, why does Uncle Wu make blood sugar rise after eating peanuts?Are peanuts the "accelerator" of diabetes?
The doctor saidPeanuts have a very low sugar content, but the fat content is very high, 100g of peanuts, 50% are fat, if diabetics eat a lot of peanuts every day, but the amount of staple food and non-staple food every day is not appropriately reduced, then the total daily calorie intake will increase, which will lead to an increase in blood sugar and blood lipids。Therefore, although the peanuts eaten by Uncle Wu are not added with additional sugar, they will still affect blood sugar.
After listening to the doctor's explanation, Uncle Wu was very uncomfortable, but he didn't expect that there were so many things that diabetics need to pay attention to when eating peanuts. Uncle Wu asked the doctor, will he not be able to eat peanuts after that?The doctor said that no, diabetics can eat peanuts, and peanuts are not the "accelerator" of diabetes, which is one-sided. However, diabetics must control the amount of peanuts and eat lessAt the same time, after eating peanuts, it is necessary to appropriately reduce the intake of staple foods and staple foods. This time, Uncle Wu found out in time, so it did not lead to diabetes complications, but next time you should pay attention.
Uncle Wu is also rejoicing, fortunately, he has a sense of crisis, and when he realizes that something is wrong, he will come to the doctor, otherwise when something really happens, there will be many sins. Uncle Wu asked the doctor, what foods can diabetics eat more in their daily life?What foods should not be eaten?
One to eat: foods rich in dietary fiber
Doctors recommend that diabetics eat more foods rich in dietary fiber, such as whole grains, cereals, etc. This is because,Dietary fiber can help promote intestinal peristalsis and reduce the retention time of food in the intestines, so as to avoid rapid rise in blood sugar after meals, which is very helpful for maintaining blood sugar balance
In a study published in the top international academic journal Science, researchers divided 43 diabetic patients into two groups, one called group U and the other group called group W. The 43 diabetic patients all had glycosylated hemoglobin between 7% and 10% and had no serious complications.
In the course of the study, the total energy and dietitian intake of the two groups per day were about the same, and they only used acarbose as the first drug, the only difference was that the W group consumed an additional 40g of dietary fiber per day than the U group. After 28 days of the experiment, the fasting blood glucose and postprandial blood glucose of diabetic patients in group W decreased significantly, while the fasting blood glucose and postprandial blood glucose of diabetic patients in group U decreased to the values of group W at 28 days until 3 months later. In addition, after the end of the experiment, 89% of diabetic patients in group W met the glycosylated hemoglobin standard, which dropped to less than 7%, while only 50% of diabetic patients in group U met the standard.
By the end of the final experiment, in addition to the obvious downward trend of glycosylated hemoglobin, fasting blood glucose and postprandial blood glucose, the W group also had significant improvements in body weight and blood lipids.
The only difference between group W and group U is the daily intake of 40g of dietary fiber, so the researchers concluded that more dietary fiber supplementation in diabetic patients can help lower blood sugar and maintain blood sugar balance
In addition to avoiding a significant increase in blood sugar after meals, eating more foods rich in dietary fiber can also help regulate the intestinal environment of diabetic patients, relieve constipation, and be beneficial to intestinal health.
Second Food: Fresh vegetables rich in vitamins
Diabetics can eat more vitamin-rich fresh vegetables in their daily life, and if they don't know how to choose, then pick green vegetables, such as cucumbers, lettuce, green peppers, spinach, and so on. In general, green vegetables are rich in chlorophyll and high in vitamins, so you can eat a lot of them. Eating more fresh vegetables rich in vitamins can not only help lower blood sugar, but also keep it smooth, which is beneficial to the body.
Three Eats: Protein-rich foods
Protein is very important for the human body, protein is the body's energy**, and it also participates in many activities of our organs and tissues, and the lack of protein is also very harmful. Diabetic patients should also appropriately supplement high-quality protein, such as soy milk, milk, fish, etc. Protein can increase satiety and inhibit the body's cravings for food, thereby reducing the intake of staple foods and controlling blood sugar levels
After talking about the 3 foods that diabetics should eat more, let's talk about the foods that diabetics do not eat.
1) Don't eat high-sugar foods:
In recent years, the culture of milk tea and desserts has become popular, and everyone likes to drink milk tea and eat desserts when they have nothing to do on weekends or company dinners. However, there is a lot of sugar in milk tea and desserts, and diabetics should not eat it, otherwise it may lead to an increase in blood sugar and induce diabetic complications. There are also biscuits with high sugar content, canned fruits, etc., which diabetics should not eat more。People who do not suffer from diabetes should also eat less high-sugar foods in their daily life, otherwise it will lead to obesity and induce diabetes.
2) Don't eat high-fat and high-calorie foods
High-fat and high-calorie foods are also the favorite of many people, especially barbecue, barbecue, fried skewers, etc., which make people can't stop after eating. However, doctors recommend that diabetics should not eat high-fat and high-calorie foods. Because these foods will increase the burden of insulin, aggravate the condition of diabetes, and eating too many of these foods will also easily lead to obesity, which is also very bad for diabetes control.
3) Don't eat pickled products:
Pickled products are also very common foods in daily life, such as pickles, bacon, preserved fish, pickles, etc., these pickled products are not only delicious and delicious, but also very durable, so everyone likes to eat. However, in the process of pickling, in order to keep the pickled products for a longer time, a large amount of salt will be added, and if you eat too many pickled products, the metabolic burden in the body will increase, which is very unfavorable for the control of diabetesTherefore, doctors advise that diabetics are better off eating pickled products.
Diabetic patients must pay attention to their daily diet, many diabetes complications are eaten!To maintain a healthy eating Xi, eat more vegetables, low-sugar fruits, less high-sugar fruits and dessert milk tea, and high-calorie and high-fat foods are also best not to eat. Take your medicine on time, have regular check-ups, and control your diet to bring your blood sugar down.
There are many diabetics like Uncle Wu, and everyone must remember that they should eat peanuts in moderation and not too much. At the same time, it is also necessary to remember that diabetics should eat 3 and 3 do not eat, and cooperate well with the doctor** to maintain blood sugar balance.
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