Patient's question:
My grandfather is 58 years old this year and has always been a diabetic. Because the doctor said he needs to pay attention to his diet, he hasn't dared to eat many things, and he is getting thinner and thinner now. Our family is also very worried about him, and we want to buy some supplements for him to eat. Hello, what supplements should diabetics eat?Doctor's answer:
Diabetic patients should interfere with the intake of sugar and try to eat less foods that raise blood sugar. If they need to take supplements, they can decide from the perspective of TCM syndrome differentiation and treatment. If the patient exhibits obvious symptoms of excessive thirst and drinking, they can drink water infused with herbs like Rehmannia glutinosa and Ophiopogon japonicus in daily life. If the patient shows obvious symptoms of excessive hunger and eating, they can drink water infused with herbs like Dendrobium candidum. If the patient has frequent urination, they can take Liuwei Dihuang Wan.