Diabetic nephropathy, can you drink honey if you have constipation?

Patient's question:

Main symptoms: High creatinine level Onset time: Test results: Uremia

Doctor's answer:

Hello:
Honey products have a high glycemic index and are generally not recommended for diabetic patients. For the treatment of diabetic nephropathy, it is advisable to use an insulin pump for intensive therapy to keep blood sugar levels within an ideal range—strictly controlling blood sugar without causing kidney damage from medications. Additionally, traditional Chinese medicine decoctions and enema therapies are necessary. However, since each patient's condition is unique, treatment must be personalized.
In the end, diabetes primarily damages large blood vessels, leading to complications such as cardiovascular disease, cerebrovascular disease, and diabetic foot. Microvascular complications include diabetic nephropathy and diabetic retinopathy. Once complications arise, the condition is already serious. As the saying goes, "Diabetes itself is not, but its complications are."
Diabetic complications develop gradually and subtly. While chronic complications are frightening, they can be well-controlled with proper treatment. We recommend that you seek comprehensive treatment at a specialized diabetes hospital. Do not assume that taking some blood sugar-lowering medication alone can control the condition.
Wishing you a speedy recovery!