Patient's question:
Doctor, I am 47 years old this year, and as I get older, I get more diseases. I just found out I have diabetes recently. I want to know, why must diabetes use insulin? The doctor said it's best for me to stay in the hospital for a few days to be carefully observed. But I feel that diabetes isn't a very serious disease, right? Can reducing sugar intake slow it down?Doctor's answer:
If you have diabetes, it doesn't necessarily mean you must use insulin; you can take hypoglycemic drugs. Diabetes is also a serious condition, so don't ignore it and should be treated. It's not just about eating less sugar to alleviate it; it's about eating less sugar to prevent the diabetes from worsening. In daily diet, avoid high-sugar foods and maintain a low-sugar, low-salt, and low-fat diet. In life, it's important to maintain a good mood, as a positive attitude is very helpful for recovery.