Patient's question:
Grandma has had diabetes for almost two years. She has been self-administering insulin by herself and paying attention to her diet. She rarely eats very sweet foods and avoids high-sugar foods. Even rice is eaten sparingly. However, with so many types of food, she is unsure about what to eat and what not to eat. What should diabetics eat?Doctor's answer:
Diabetic patients should pay attention to their diet and avoid sweet foods, foods high in fat, and try to limit the consumption of foods like congee and porridge. Pork and white flour are acceptable, but it's important to be mindful of portion sizes. Rice, steamed buns, rolls, fermented flour pancakes, cornmeal buns, and dumplings are all fine, but avoid making congee. All types of congee are not good as they can raise blood sugar levels quickly. Eat more vegetables, cook with light seasoning, and use less oil. You can consume some milk, eggs, beef, lamb, fish, and shrimp for high-quality protein daily. That's about it.