Patient's question:
How much milk can a diabetic drink in a day? My grandmother has had diabetes for over a year, and the doctor advised her to pay attention to her diet. My grandmother used to love drinking milk with pastries and disliked sweet foods. Now that she has been diagnosed with diabetes, she is afraid to eat them, worrying that it will worsen her condition.Doctor's answer:
As people age, dietary restrictions should not be too strict. Pre-meal blood sugar should be controlled below 10.0 mmol/L, and post-meal blood sugar should be kept below 15.0 mmol/L. Milk is very good; drinking one bag or one box per day is perfectly fine. Pastries are not ideal, but you could try giving the elderly some xylitol pastries to see if their post-meal blood sugar rises. They can eat a boiled egg daily, as well as high-quality proteins like beef, lamb, fish, and shrimp. I hope my explanation helps you.