Diabetes is a common chronic disease in which the essence of sugar in the body is not fully utilized. When the sugar in the body cannot be used effectively, the body will feel weak and emaciated, and the brain will also give instructions to make people feel hungry. When sugar cannot be broken down and utilized, it will swim in the body, and some of the sugar will be excreted through the kidneys, which is why diabetic patients urinate a lot and have a sweet smell in urine. Diabetes can also lead to a variety of complications that cause serious harm to organs such as the heart, brain, and kidneys.
So why do some people get diabetes and others don't? This brings us to insulin. Insulin is secreted by the pancreas and is a hormone that lowers blood sugar. When we consume food, insulin plays a key role in converting food into energy. However, when we consume greasy, sweet, high-calorie and other indigestible foods for a long time, the pancreas needs to secrete a large amount of insulin, and over time, the pancreas is overburdened, resulting in impaired pancreatic islet function, which leads to diabetes.
Dietary control is especially important for people with diabetes. Although some vegetables are rich in fiber, which can reduce hunger and balance blood sugar, some vegetables rise blood sugar very quickly and need to be consumed with caution for people with blood sugar thresholds or diabetes. For example, vegetables such as potatoes, beets, taro, and lilies, which are mostly difficult to digest, are high in sugar and starch, and eating them will raise blood sugar. Therefore, diabetics should consider these vegetables as a staple food, and if they are eaten at a certain meal, they should reduce the intake of staple foods accordingly to keep their blood sugar stable.
I am Dr. Shi Yuchun from a tertiary public hospital in Beijing, and I have been engaged in TCM clinical practice for more than 30 years. I have a lot of experience and expertise in diabetes prevention and prevention. If you have any questions or concerns about diabetes, you can ask me. Let's work together to protect your health.