What should diabetic pay attention to

summary

Diabetes is a common disease in middle-aged and elderly people, which can cause some complications if it is not well controlled. Diet, exercise and drugs are commonly used in the treatment, and diet therapy for diabetes is the basis of all treatments. So, what should diabetics pay attention to?

What should diabetic pay attention to

First of all: the basic principle of dietotherapy is to estimate the total calories needed according to the patient's weight and activity, and reasonably arrange the daily diet. Do not eat foods with high sugar content, and eat less foods with fat and starch, mainly vegetables and cereals, supplemented with a certain amount of high-quality protein, such as lean meat, milk, eggs, bean products, etc.

Secondly: the staple food of diabetic patients is generally rice and flour. However, coarse cereals, such as oats, cereal, corn flour, have more inorganic salts and vitamins, and are rich in dietary fiber. Dietary fiber has the effect of reducing blood sugar, which is beneficial to control blood sugar.

Finally: prohibited foods are: sugar, red pond, glucose and sugar sweeteners, such as candy, cakes, jam, preserves, ice cream, sweet drinks, etc. In addition, potatoes, yams, taros, lotus roots, garlic sprouts, carrots and so on, which contain more carbohydrates, should be used less or consumed less.

matters needing attention

Diabetes patients should control diet, exercise, adhere to drug treatment, regular review, health care products generally do not need.