Patient's question:
I am a diabetic with a history of over ten years. For over ten years, I have needed to take hypoglycemic medication daily to maintain my body, but my blood sugar has always been unstable. I would like to ask the doctor how to control blood sugar? Besides taking hypoglycemic drugs, are there other methods?Doctor's answer:
Diabetes control blood sugar can be achieved through lifestyle adjustments. It is important to control the intake of sugary, starchy, or carbohydrate-rich foods. The daily carbohydrate intake standard is the body weight divided by 4.8. Regular aerobic exercise should be enhanced, such as running or walking, with a daily step count not falling below 8,000. This helps in the metabolism and utilization of blood sugar. Additionally, medications that increase blood sugar absorption can be used, such as biguanides or α-glucosidase inhibitors.