Nutritionists suggest that you should choose low-fat protein for consumption, such as chicken, fish, seafood or soy products, which can make blood sugar more stable; schematic diagram.

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[Health Channel/Comprehensive Report] The woman has a history of diabetes for 14 years. She eats three-layer meat with rice every meal. In the morning, her fasting blood sugar soars. Because she has not actively controlled her blood sugar, she seeks help from a nutritionist for the numb sensation at the ends of her feet.

The dietitian provided correct diet and exercise education. After 3 months, the woman's diet has been changed to low-fat protein; she eats 1 serving of fruit between meals, and takes a walk after meals with her daughter.

The measured blood sugar level is close to the standard value for adult diabetes, and the discomfort in the feet and the tendency to fall have also slightly improved.

Xue Xiaojing shared in the Facebook fan page "Nutritionist Mom Xiaojing's Life Notes" that a woman had recently been diagnosed with diabetic neuropathy, with a pre-meal blood sugar of 161 mg/dL, a post-meal blood sugar of 237 mg/dL, and glycosylated hemoglobin of 8.5%. I often bleed after stepping on objects, but I don’t feel it. I don’t realize that I have been injured until my family members notice it, so I seek help from a nutritionist.

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Low-fat protein helps stabilize blood sugar

● Choose low-fat protein, such as chicken, fish and seafood.

●Snacks can be added between meals, such as nuts, soy milk and tea eggs.

Xue Xiaojing said that it is often said in the market that "eat more meat and less rice, blood sugar will be more stable", so the woman ate three layers of meat with rice every meal. Unexpectedly, her fasting blood sugar soared to 195mg/dL in the morning.

She explained that having protein and fiber in meals can indeed make blood sugar more stable, because starch and protein can delay digestion time.

But if you eat high-fat meat, it will make the high blood sugar last too long, which will affect the blood sugar and glycosylated hemoglobin before meals.

In addition, she also mentioned that foreign studies have found that "reducing saturated fatty acids" can improve insulin sensitivity, so it is recommended to choose low-fat protein, such as chicken, fish, seafood or soy products, and consume them in the same amount. Make blood sugar more stable.

Choose the right time to eat fruits and eat them with peace of mind

●Do not eat too much fruit.

In addition, if you want to eat fruit, you are worried that it will be too sweet and your blood sugar will rise.

Xue Xiaojing said that in fact, one serving of fruit will not cause blood sugar to be too high. It is recommended to take it as a snack between meals; but if the fasting blood sugar in the morning has exceeded 200mg/dL, and the total sugar needs to be reduced, it should be Avoid eating fruit.

She added that fruits are rich in water-soluble fiber and phytochemicals, which help sugar lovers to defecate smoothly and resist oxidation, so remember to control the amount and choose the right time to eat, so you can consume it without worrying too much.

Taking a walk after a meal and soaking your feet after a meal is the most important thing

●Take protective measures before exercising.

●Soak feet after meals to promote blood circulation.

Xue Xiaojing pointed out that studies have shown that 10 weeks of exercise can significantly improve peripheral nerve function and glycosylated hemoglobin, but before exercise, you need to take protective measures, such as wearing socks and fully covered sports shoes; at first, take a walk after meals , increase the intensity of exercise after it is not easy to fall; avoid going out when the vision is poor to avoid falls, and it is safer to be accompanied by family members; you can soak your feet in warm water after dinner every day to promote blood circulation in the feet, but you must confirm the water temperature before Soak to avoid burns without knowing it.

She mentioned that the woman was followed up for 3 months, and her diet had been adjusted to a low-fat protein source, and she would consume 1 serving of fruit between meals, and she started walking after meals every day accompanied by her daughter.

Recently measured blood sugar before meals was 131mg/dL, blood sugar after meals was 177mg/dL, HbA1c was 7.2%, foot discomfort and easy falls have improved slightly, but still need to pay attention to safety.

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