Patient's question:
Uncle is getting older this year. He has had diabetes for over ten years. Besides high blood pressure, he has always relied on taking medicine every day to maintain his health. Recently, during a health check-up at the hospital, the doctor said Uncle is deficient in potassium. I would like to ask, what foods should elderly people with diabetes, high blood pressure, and potassium deficiency eat?Doctor's answer:
If the elderly have hypertension, diabetes, and also suffer from hypokalemia, the first step is to determine the cause of the potassium deficiency. Sometimes, hypertensive patients who take many diuretics orally may experience symptoms of low potassium. If the hypokalemia is caused by diuretic use, the medication can be appropriately adjusted. In daily life, it is recommended to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables and avoid consuming fruits with high sugar content. Maintain a light diet and avoid eating high-fat foods.