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Uncle Li just celebrated his 60th birthday this year, and his life after retirement should be leisurely, but recently he has been troubled by a problem that makes it difficult to sleep.
"Doctor, my blood sugar can't go down, is it because I love tofu?" Uncle Li sat in the consultation room and asked with a worried face.
After hearing this, the attending doctor, Dr. Wang, couldn't help but smile: "Uncle Li, your idea is quite interesting. However, the relationship between tofu and blood sugar is not so simple. "
When Uncle Li heard this, he immediately became interested: "Oh? What's going on? I heard Aunt Zhang next door say that tofu will raise blood sugar, so I don't dare to eat it recently. "
Dr. Wang shook his head and patiently explained, "Uncle Li, don't be misled by these rumors. As a low-fat, high-protein food, tofu is a good choice for diabetics. It has a low glycemic index and does not cause a sharp rise in blood sugar. "
Hearing this, Uncle Li seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, but then frowned again: "Then why is my blood sugar always unstable?" "
Dr. Wang pondered for a moment and said, "The stability of blood sugar is related to many factors. Diet, exercise, mood, etc., can all affect blood sugar levels. However, since you mentioned diet, I would like to remind you to pay special attention to two foods. "
Uncle Li immediately sat up straight and pricked up his ears to listen carefully.
"The first is foods that are high in sugar, such as candy, cakes, biscuits, etc. These foods raise blood sugar quickly and are tightly controlled for diabetics. Dr. Wang said as he wrote something in the medical notebook.
"The second is high-fat foods, such as fried foods, fatty meats, etc. Although these foods do not directly raise blood sugar, long-term consumption can lead to obesity, which in turn affects insulin sensitivity and makes blood sugar control more difficult. "
Uncle Li nodded thoughtfully: "I see." Is there anything else I need to pay attention to besides these two foods? "
Dr. Wang put down his pen and said with a smile, "Actually, the dietary control of diabetes is not as simple as cutting out certain foods. What we need more is a comprehensive, scientific diet plan. "
Next, Dr. Wang introduced the dietary principles of diabetic patients to Uncle Li in detail. He stressed the need to pay attention to the diversity of the diet and ensure a balanced nutrition. Whole grains, such as brown rice and oats, can be used as staple foods, which are rich in dietary fiber, which can release sugar slowly and help stabilize blood sugar.
Protein sources can choose lean meat, fish, eggs, soy products, etc. Among them, soy products are not only high in protein, but also contain a variety of health-beneficial substances, such as isoflavones, which are a good choice for diabetics.
Fruits and vegetables are also indispensable, but it is important to control the intake of fruits, especially those with high sugar content. Dr. Wang suggested that Uncle Li should eat more green leafy vegetables, such as spinach and broccoli, which are not only low in calories, but also rich in vitamins and minerals.
After listening to Dr. Wang's explanation, Uncle Li suddenly realized: "So that's the case!" I used to think that if I had diabetes, I couldn't eat anything, but now it seems that I thought it was too simple. "
Dr. Wang nodded approvingly: "It's good that you can have such an understanding. Managing diabetes does require long-term effort, but that doesn't mean quality of life decreases. As long as we arrange our diet reasonably, exercise consistently, and monitor our blood sugar regularly, we can manage the disease well. "
After listening to this, the gloom on Uncle Li's face was swept away, and the light of hope was rekindled in his eyes: "Doctor Wang, thank you for your patient explanation. I understand now that I will definitely manage my diet and lifestyle habits well in the future. "
Dr. Wang smiled and said, "That's the right attitude. By the way, I would like to add that in addition to diet, moderate exercise is also important. You can go for a walk for half an hour to an hour a day or do some age-appropriate aerobic exercise, which can be great for blood sugar control. "
Uncle Li nodded again and again: "Okay, I must remember." Then I can eat tofu with peace of mind now, right? "
Dr. Wang smiled and said, "Of course you can, but you also need to pay attention to the right amount." Tofu is good, but it should not be consumed in excess. Eating a balanced diet is key. "
Walking out of the consultation room, Uncle Li felt a lot more relaxed. He decided that from today onwards, he should conscientiously practice Dr. Wang's advice, eat scientifically, exercise regularly, and manage his health well.
This little story tells us that for diabetic patients, scientific diet management is crucial. We should not be misled by some unsubstantiated rumors, but follow the doctor's advice, arrange the diet reasonably, exercise moderately, and monitor blood sugar regularly. Only in this way can we truly achieve effective control of diabetes and live a healthy and high-quality life.
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