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The Spring Festival is the most solemn traditional festival in China, and the family gathering and food feast are undoubtedly the most anticipated links. However, for diabetics, the Chinese New Year means that they face the challenge of blood sugar control. How to keep blood sugar stable while enjoying food has become a concern for them. Today, let's take a look at how to eat scientifically during the Spring Festival and enjoy food with peace of mind.
First, let's take a look at the dietary principles of diabetes. Diabetics should follow the following in their diet:
1.Moderate intake of high-quality protein: High-quality protein mainly includes fish, meat, eggs, milk, etc., which are rich in essential amino acids and help maintain blood sugar stability.
2.Strict control of carbohydrates: Diabetic patients should appropriately limit food intake, especially foods with high glycemic index, such as white rice, noodles, potatoes, etc.
3.Increase dietary fiber: Dietary fiber can slow down the digestion of food, reduce the rate of blood sugar rise, and help stabilize blood sugar. Foods rich in fiber are vegetables, fruits, whole grains, etc.
4.Keep your diet light: Less oil, less salt, and less sugar are the basic requirements for diabetic patients' diet.
5.Eat regularly: Eating regularly and quantitatively and avoiding overeating is the key to controlling blood sugar.
Next, we give some practical suggestions for the characteristics of the Spring Festival:
1.Reasonable matching of ingredients: On the table of the Spring Festival, fish, meat, vegetables, and fruits are all available. Diabetic patients can choose low-sugar, low-fat, and high-fiber ingredients on the premise of ensuring balanced nutrition. For example, lean parts such as chicken and fish contain high-quality protein and can be eaten in moderation; Leafy greens, fungi and algae are rich in fiber, which helps stabilize blood sugar.
2.The order of eating is particular: during the Spring Festival, there are many dishes on the table, and diabetics can adopt the eating order of "eating more vegetables, eating less meat, and eating staple food last". This can effectively reduce the rate of blood sugar rise and reduce the pressure of insulin secretion.
3.Control portion sizes: Despite the strong atmosphere of the Spring Festival, diabetics still need to stick to the principles of eating and control the amount of meals at each meal. You can use a "small number of meals" to reduce the burden on pancreatic islets.
4.Avoid drinking on an empty stomach: Drinking alcohol is an essential part of Chinese New Year gatherings. But people with diabetes should avoid drinking alcohol on an empty stomach to avoid blood sugar fluctuations. When drinking, you should choose low-alcohol alcohol and pair it with moderate dishes to reduce the damage of alcohol to the body.
5.Monitor blood sugar: During the Spring Festival, diabetics should monitor their blood sugar regularly to ensure that their blood sugar is stable. If necessary, you can bring candy with you in case you need it.
6.Keep exercising: During the Spring Festival holiday, diabetics may wish to use their free time to exercise appropriately, such as walking, tai chi, etc. Exercise helps burn excess calories and lowers blood sugar.
7.Maintain a good work and rest: During the Spring Festival, diabetic patients should try to maintain a regular work and rest routine and avoid staying up late. Getting enough sleep helps stabilize blood sugar.
8.Learn to refuse: In the face of food**, diabetics must learn to refuse. You can explain your condition to family and friends and ask for forgiveness and support.
In short, diabetics can keep their blood sugar stable while enjoying delicious food as long as they follow the above tips during the Spring Festival. Of course, everyone's physical condition is different, and the diet plan should also be individualized. If in doubt, consult a medical professional to develop a diet plan that works for you.
Finally, I wish you all a happy Chinese New Year, a happy family, stable blood sugar, and good health!
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