[This content is a story-based medical science article, please read it rationally, and do not sit down]
"Doctor, do I really have diabetes?" Xiao Wang looked at me in disbelief, "But I rarely eat sugar!" "
As an endocrinologist for many years, I'm used to the reaction of patients. I sighed softly and said to Xiao Wang, "Diabetes is not simply caused by eating sugar. In fact, on the 'food list' of diabetic patients, white sugar can only rank fifth. The top four may be the food you enjoy every day. "
Xiao Wang's eyes widened, and his face was full of confusion and curiosity. I knew it was time to give him a lively "diabetes diet lesson".
Xiao Wang is a 35-year-old office worker who is busy with work and has irregular diets. In the past six months, he has always felt very thirsty and often runs to the toilet. At first, he thought it was because of the hot weather, but his symptoms never improved. Until one day, he suddenly felt blurred vision, so he panicked and hurried to the hospital for a check-up.
"Xiao Wang, your fasting blood sugar is as high as 9.2mmol/L, and your glycosylated hemoglobin has reached 7.5%. This has exceeded the diagnostic criteria for diabetes. I explained the results of the examination while observing Xiao Wang's expression.
Xiao Wang's face turned pale and muttered, "How can this be? I don't usually eat sweets. "
I smiled and said, "Many people have such a misunderstanding, but in fact, the 'culprit' that causes diabetes is far more than just sugar. Let's take a look at the real 'diabetes taboo list'. "
I pulled out a chart, pointed to it, and began to explain: "At the top of the list are refined carbohydrates. Your favorite white rice, white bread, and fragrant noodles all fall into this category. Although these foods are not sweet to taste, they are quickly converted into glucose after digestion in the body, resulting in a rapid increase in blood sugar. "
Xiao Wang suddenly realized: "No wonder I feel very sleepy every time I finish eating rice." It turned out that the blood sugar rose too fast! "
I nodded and continued, "Second place is saturated fat. Burgers, fried chicken, cream cakes, these foods contain a lot of saturated fat, which not only increases insulin resistance, but also leads to obesity and further aggravates diabetes. "
Xiao Wang scratched his head embarrassedly: "I do like to eat fried chicken..."
"The third place is trans fats. Trans fats are often found in processed foods such as biscuits, potato chips, and cakes. This fat not only increases insulin resistance, but also harms vascular health. I went on to explain.
"Fourth place is sugary drinks. The sugar in beverages such as cola, fruit juice, and milk tea is quickly absorbed by the body, causing a sharp increase in blood sugar. "
Xiao Wang nodded thoughtfully: "I do often drink milk tea to quench my thirst." I didn't expect these drinks to be more dangerous than sugar. "
"That's right, white sugar can only be ranked fifth. Although excessive consumption of white sugar can indeed cause blood sugar to rise, it is less harmful than the previous foods. I explained.
Xiao Wang sighed: "Doctor, I was really careless before. So how should I eat in the future? "
I smiled and said, "Don't worry, it's not complicated to manage your diabetes diet. We can start with the following aspects:
Start by choosing foods with a low glycemic index. For example, whole wheat bread, brown rice, oats and other whole grains are rich in dietary fiber, which can slow down the absorption of sugar.
Second, increase your intake of protein and healthy fats. Foods like fish, chicken, legumes, nuts, and more can help you feel full without causing a sharp spike in blood sugar.
Also, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits. Dietary fiber and various vitamins and minerals in vegetables are very helpful in controlling blood sugar. Although fruits contain sugar, they are good for your health when eaten in moderation.
Finally, develop the habit of eating regularly and in portions. This can help your body regulate blood sugar better. "
Xiao Wang carefully jotted down my suggestion, and hope was rekindled in his eyes. "Doctor, I see. In fact, the key to controlling diabetes is to change the overall diet structure, rather than simply quitting sugar. "
I nodded with satisfaction: "That's right, you've got the point." Diabetes is not terrible, as long as we manage our diet and lifestyle scientifically, we can coexist peacefully with it. "
Xiao Wang stood up, held my hand and said sincerely, "Thank you, doctor." You not only healed my body, but also corrected my misconceptions. I will definitely manage my diet well and try to control my blood sugar as soon as possible. "
Looking at the back of Xiao Wang leaving, I couldn't help but fall into deep thought. In this era of information explosion, many people's understanding of diabetes is still superficial. They thought that as long as they ate less sugar, they could stay away from the threat of diabetes. As everyone knows, the real "diabetes killer" is often hidden in all aspects of our daily diet.
As a doctor, I feel a great responsibility. We should not only treat diseases, but also help patients establish a correct concept of health. Only in this way can the occurrence and development of diabetes be fundamentally prevented and controlled.
Thinking back to Xiao Wang's story, I suddenly had the urge to write. Perhaps through the power of words, I can help more people like Xiao Wang, so that they can understand the truth about diabetes, learn to eat scientifically, and stay away from diseases.
So I turned on my computer and started typing on the keyboard. This is not only a medical science article, but also a respect and care for life. I believe that as long as we work together, one day, we will have a better world without diabetes.