Patient's question:
The Dragon Boat Festival is coming soon. There are many dumplings in the convenience stores now. I also bought many to take home to eat. Everyone says that eating too many dumplings is harmful to my health. Is that true? I have mild diabetes. Can I eat them? What are the precautions for eating zongzi?Doctor's answer:
Diabetes is an endocrine metabolic disorder caused by absolute or relative insufficient insulin secretion. Diabetes diagnosis should be conducted under the guidance of a doctor, with oral hypoglycemic drugs and insulin therapy. Enhance dietary control and irregular blood sugar monitoring through exercise. Absolute prevention of smoking, drinking, and other bad habits. Under the premise of controlling blood sugar, appropriate diet is not absolutely forbidden.