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"What do you say? Can't eat eggplant with high blood sugar? Didn't the doctor say eggplant lowers blood sugar? Ms. Wang's voice was tinged with panic, and she held her phone tightly as if there was some shocking secret written on it.
"That's right, Aunt Wang, you heard me wrong. What the doctor said is that patients with high blood sugar should eat less foods with high sugar content, such as sweets, drinks, and some foods with high starch content, such as potatoes and pumpkin, and eggplant is a low-sugar vegetable that can be eaten. ”
Dr. Li patiently explained that he is an experienced endocrinologist who often encounters patients like Ms. Wang who have misconceptions about high blood sugar.
"However, I often see on the Internet that eggplant lowers blood sugar, and my neighbor Aunt Zhang also has high blood sugar, she eats eggplant every day, and her blood sugar is well controlled." Ms. Wang is still skeptical, and she is convinced of the overwhelming "health secrets" on the Internet.
Dr. Li smiled slightly, knowing Ms. Wang's concerns and understanding her dependence on online information, so he decided to use a story to answer her doubts.
"Aunt Wang, do you know? I once met a patient named Mr. Liu, who was also a hyperglycemic patient and did not control his blood sugar well.
He insisted on eating eggplant every day, and often searched for various home remedies to lower blood sugar on the Internet, but his blood sugar became higher and higher. ”
"How so?" Ms. Wang asked curiously.
Because in addition to eating eggplant, Mr. Liu often eats some high-sugar foods, such as cakes and milk tea, and he does not strictly control his diet and often overeats.
He thought that eating eggplant would lower blood sugar, so he indulged in his eating habits, which led to worse and worse blood sugar control. Dr. Lee explained.
"So that's the case, it seems that it's not enough to just eat eggplant, but also to pay attention to other aspects of control." Ms. Wang suddenly realized.
"That's right, dietary control for patients with high blood sugar is very important, in addition to choosing low-sugar foods, we should also pay attention to controlling total calorie intake and avoiding the intake of high-fat and high-cholesterol foods." Dr. Lee added.
"So what else should I pay attention to besides diet control?" Ms. Wang asked.
"In addition to diet control, it is also important to pay attention to exercise, maintain good lifestyle habits, monitor blood sugar regularly, and take medication as prescribed." Dr. Lee said.
"Doctor, I have memorized what you said, so can you tell me more about how patients with high blood sugar should eat eggplant?" Ms. Wang asked urgently.
"People with high blood sugar can eat eggplant, but pay attention to the cooking method. It is recommended to cook with steaming, cold dressing, etc., and do not use frying, braising and other methods, which can reduce fat intake. Dr. Lee advised.
"I see, it seems that patients with high blood sugar are also particular about eating eggplant." Ms. Wang nodded in agreement.
"Yes, the dietary control of hyperglycemia patients needs to be scientific and reasonable, and you can't blindly believe in some home remedies that have no scientific basis, you must trust the doctor and follow the doctor's instructions for treatment." Dr. Lee emphasized.
Ms. Wang said goodbye to Dr. Li, and she finally understood what patients with high blood sugar need to pay attention to when eating eggplant, and also understood that blood sugar control requires comprehensive management, rather than relying on just one food.
After returning home, Ms. Wang flipped through the health information on her mobile phone, and she found that many of the knowledge about high blood sugar were biased, and even some of the information was wrong.
She realized that online information is mixed and cannot be easily trusted, and she must be guided by scientific knowledge to better manage her health.
Ms. Wang decided to start today, earnestly study the knowledge of high blood sugar, strictly control her diet, insist on exercise, and monitor her blood sugar regularly, believing that under the guidance of the doctor, she will be able to control her blood sugar and live a healthy life.
Disclaimer: This article is for reference only, and the medical knowledge described is true and well-founded, but it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you have any health problems, please consult a doctor or other
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