Patient's question:
My aunt has had diabetes for many years. Recently, she often feels dizzy, nauseous, and weak in her limbs. I'm very concerned. What should she eat to take care of her health with diabetes and physical weakness?Doctor's answer:
Diabetes can lead to multiple systemic risks due to absolute or relative insufficient insulin secretion and reduced insulin sensitivity in target tissue cells, resulting in a series of catabolic disorders involving proteins, fats, water, and electrolytes. Additionally, for diabetic patients, rice should not be consumed in excess, fruits should not be eaten too frequently, obesity is the enemy of diabetes, and diabetic patients have a higher risk of cardiovascular diseases compared to the general population. Therefore, it is crucial to control fat intake.