Patient's question:
My son has diabetes. After being treated in the hospital for 5 days, he went home and started taking insulin: 18 units in the morning, 12 units at noon, and 12 units in the evening. We have been adjusting it ever since. Could you please tell me about the diet for children with diabetes?Doctor's answer:
Hello, diabetes is a metabolic disease characterized by high blood sugar. Long-term high blood sugar can easily cause chronic damage to the eyes, kidneys, blood vessels, nerves, etc. Typical symptoms include polydipsia, polyphagia, polyuria, and weight loss. In terms of diet, you should eat less sweet foods like apples, pears, white sugar, brown sugar, etc. Eat more coarse grains like millet and high-protein foods. Take medicine on time and in the right amount, and regularly monitor blood sugar.