In recent years, the incidence of diabetes has been increasing year by year, which seriously threatens people's health. Diabetic patients often encounter a problem, that is, blood sugar fluctuates greatly and is difficult to control. Some of these vegetables can be the culprit of blood sugar runaway, so why is this happening?Next, we will analyze the causes from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine and point out the relationship between three vegetables and blood sugar runaway.
First of all, diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder caused by insufficient secretion of insulin in the body or insulin resistance. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the liver is closely related to diabetes. Liver Qi stagnation can affect the normal movement of the spleen and stomach, which in turn leads to digestive dysfunction and blood sugar disorders. These three vegetables, namely carrots, potatoes and corn, all have a certain smell and are prone to heat, which in turn stimulates the rise of liver fire, aggravates the pathological changes of the liver, and leads to an increase in blood sugar.
Carrots, a common vegetable, are rich in vitamin A and fiber, but because of their high sugar content, they are easily absorbed by the human body quickly, which quickly causes blood sugar to rise, causing trouble for diabetics.
Potatoes, as a common staple food, are higher in starch. After digestion and absorption, starch will be quickly converted into glucose, which will cause blood sugar to rise rapidly. In particular, diabetic patients have impaired pancreatic islet function and are unable to secrete insulin effectively, making it more difficult to control blood sugar.
Corn is highly nutritious and rich in vitamin E, vitamin B1 and vitamin C, but due to its high starch content, it is quickly converted into glucose, which poses a risk of elevated blood sugar in diabetics.
Since eating these vegetables can easily lead to a rise in blood sugar, how can we choose the right food as diabetics?
First of all, we should eat more fruits and vegetables that are low in sugar and starch. For example, bitter gourd is a great vegetable for diabetics, as it contains a substance called glucobitterin, which promotes the secretion of insulin and lowers blood sugar. In addition, things like apples, pears, yams, etc. are also good choices.
Second, be mindful of how your food is cooked. Generally speaking, cooking methods such as stir-frying and boiling vegetables are more conducive to blood sugar control. At the same time, you should also avoid high-greasy cooking methods such as pickling and frying to avoid increasing the burden on blood sugar.
Finally, moderate exercise is also very important for blood sugar control. Aerobic exercise, such as jogging, walking, tai chi, etc., can promote insulin sensitivity in the body and effectively lower blood sugar levels. At the same time, moderate exercise can also promote fat metabolism, improve liver qi stagnation, and help control blood sugar.
In conclusion, diabetics should carefully choose vegetables in their diet and follow the principle of low sugar and low starch. Through a reasonable diet and appropriate exercise, it can help control blood sugar and maintain the health of the body. If you are diabetic, make dietary adjustments and exercise programs under the guidance of a medical professional to get the best results.
Health References:
1. smith a, et al. the role of vegetables and fruit in the prevention of chronic diseases. public health nutr, 2010, 13(9): 1669-1693.