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Wang Fang stood in the kitchen, clutching a piece of crystal clear lard in her hand. Her gaze wandered back and forth between the lard and the medicine bottle on the table, and she struggled inwardly.
As a diabetic, she hadn't tasted lard for a long time. Today is her 50th birthday, can't she break her vows once? Just a small bite, it shouldn't be a big deal, right?
Just when Wang Fang was about to put the lard in his mouth, the phone suddenly rang. It was her old classmate, Dr. Lee.
"Fang, happy birthday! I just saw a diabetic patient who was in a very serious condition. It reminds me of you, so I called you and told you to control your diet!" Wang Fang's hand suddenly froze in midair.
After hanging up the phone, Wang Fang fell into deep thought. Dr. Lee's words reminded her of when she was diagnosed with diabetes. That was 5 years ago, when she was still a busy bank manager.
Long-term high-pressure work and irregular eating habits made her blood sugar rise quietly. It wasn't until one day, when she suddenly felt thirsty and blurred vision, that she realized the seriousness of the matter.
After a series of tests, Wang Fang was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. The doctor told her that it was a chronic metabolic disease characterized by long-term elevated blood sugar levels.
If left uncontrolled, it can lead to various complications such as heart disease, kidney disease, retinopathy, etc. [1].
Since then, Wang Fang's life has changed dramatically. She had to strictly control her diet, measure her blood sugar regularly every day, and take her medication on time.
The most difficult thing for her to accept was that she had to give up many of her favorite foods, including fragrant lard.
Recalling these, Wang Fang couldn't help but sigh. She put down the lard in her hand and decided to cook herself a bowl of light vegetable soup for her birthday dinner. Just then, the doorbell rang.
Wang Fang opened the door and found that it was her daughter Xiao Lin and her son-in-law Xiao Zhang. "Happy birthday, Mom! We've got a healthy birthday dinner for you!" Kobayashi said excitedly.
Looking at the low-fat and low-sugar food carefully prepared on the table, Wang Fang was moved to tears.
She suddenly realized that she was not fighting alone. With the support and love of your family, life can be beautiful even without lard.
After dinner, Kobayashi noticed the lard in the kitchen. "Mom, you don't want to eat this, do you?" She asked, frowning.
Wang Fang smiled a little embarrassedly, "I'm just soft-hearted for a while..."
As a nutritionist, Xiao Zhang immediately began to popularize science: "Auntie, do you know? For diabetics, even a small sip of lard can have serious consequences.
Lard contains a lot of saturated fatty acids, which can increase insulin resistance and make it difficult to control blood sugar [2]. "
"Not only that," Zhang continued, "but excessive intake of saturated fat also increases the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Diabetic patients are already prone to cardiovascular complications, and consuming high-fat foods can make matters worse [3]. "
Wang Fang nodded thoughtfully, "I understand." It seems that we diabetics really can't eat a mouthful of lard. "
Xiao Lin took over the topic, "Mom, do you remember our neighbor Uncle Zhang?" He didn't control his diet strictly, and as a result, the complications became more and more serious, and he finally had to amputate his leg. "
At the mention of Uncle Zhang, Wang Fang couldn't help but shudder. She remembered some of the diabetes complications that Dr. Lee had told her:
1. Diabetic retinopathy: Long-term hyperglycemia can damage the blood vessels of the eye, leading to vision loss and even blindness [4].
2. Diabetic nephropathy: High blood sugar can impair the filtering function of the kidneys, and dialysis or kidney transplantation may be required in severe cases [5].
3. Diabetic nerve lesions: High blood sugar can damage the nervous system, resulting in numbness, pain, or loss of sensation in the hands and feet [6].
4. Diabetic foot: Due to nerve lesions and vascular lesions, the feet of diabetic patients are more susceptible to injury and infection, and in severe cases, amputation may be required [7].
Thinking of this, Wang Fang couldn't help but be afraid. She was glad that she didn't take a risk because of her greed.
Xiao Zhang saw Wang Fang thoughtfully, and continued: "Auntie, in fact, controlling your diet does not mean completely giving up food. We can make food healthy and delicious through the right combination and cooking methods. "
"Really?" Wang Fang's eyes lit up.
"Of course!" Xiao Zhang smiled and said, "For example, we can use olive oil instead of lard." Olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids, which help control blood sugar and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease [8]. "
Kobayashi also joined the discussion: "Mom, we can also eat more foods rich in dietary fiber, such as whole grains, vegetables and fruits. These foods can help stabilize blood sugar and make you feel full [9]. "
Wang Fang nodded again and again, "It seems that I still have a lot to learn." "
"By the way, Auntie," Xiao Zhang suddenly remembered something, "In addition to diet control, proper exercise is also very important. Studies have shown that regular aerobic exercise can improve insulin sensitivity and help control blood sugar [10]. "
Wang Fang asked with some concern: "Then can I still exercise at my age?"
"Absolutely!" Kobayashi encouraged, "You can start with a walk, and 30 minutes a day is fine." Slowly, you can try more intense exercises, such as swimming or tai chi. "
Wang Fang said thoughtfully: "I remember that there is a Tai Chi class in the community, maybe I can try it."
"Great!" Xiao Lin and Xiao Zhang said in unison.
At this moment, Wang Fang's mobile phone rang. It was a text message from Dr. Li: "Fang, the patient's condition has stabilized just now. Remember, for us diabetics, persistence is victory.
Looking at this information, Wang Fang felt a warm current surging into her heart. She looked at her daughter and son-in-law who cared about her, and then at the forgotten lard in the kitchen, and suddenly felt that life was full of hope.
"Thank you," Wang Fang said with a smile, "With your support and love, even without lard, my life can be wonderful." "
Xiao Lin and Xiao Zhang looked at each other and smiled, and gave Wang Fang a warm hug.
From that day on, Wang Fang started a new way of life. She insists on exercising every day, carefully controlling her diet, and checking her blood sugar regularly.
Although she occasionally misses the taste of lard, she understands that a healthy body is more precious than any good food.
A year later, at Wang Fang's 51st birthday party, Dr. Li was pleasantly surprised to find that her indicators had improved significantly.
"Fang, you're amazing!" Dr. Li sincerely admired, "You have proved that as long as you persist, diabetes can be well controlled." "
Wang Fang smiled and said, "This is all thanks to your support and encouragement. Now I finally understand that for us diabetics, it is true that a mouthful of lard cannot be eaten, but there are many beautiful things in life that are worth cherishing and enjoying. "
Looking at the table full of healthy food and the happy smiling faces around her, Wang Fang felt extremely satisfied. She knows that by sticking to a healthy lifestyle, even diabetics can live a life to the fullest.
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