Patient's question:
Unfortunately, my uncle has been diagnosed with diabetes and is currently being treated in the hospital. He says he wants to eat congee. I know that diabetic patients have many dietary restrictions, so I'm a bit hesitant to buy congee for him to drink. I'd like to ask if diabetic patients can drink congee? Is it okay to drink any type of congee, or is it only okay to drink plain congee? What other dietary precautions should be taken?Doctor's answer:
Your uncle has diabetes, and his blood sugar has shown abnormal decreases. Long-term high blood sugar can lead to many acute and chronic complications, so it is important to take treatment seriously. Rice contains a lot of starch, which can cause blood sugar to drop very quickly, leading to unstable blood sugar levels. Therefore, it is not recommended to eat rice. You can use foods that do not cause blood sugar to drop rapidly to cook porridge, such as sesame seeds, corn silk, and winter melon. Take your blood sugar-lowering medication on time and regularly check your blood sugar.