Tag: Diabetes

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Diabetic osteoporosis, a headache [double killer]

Dr. Clove has talked a lot about the harm of diabetes, but he has mentioned more about the effects of diabetes on kidney, fundus, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases before. For example, in our previous articles, we have mentioned diabetic nephropathy, fundus diseases, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, diabetic foot, etc. In fact, there is also a chronic complication of diabetes that occurs in the skeletal system, with great harm, disability and high mortality rate, which is the main cause of long-term pain and dysfunction of body bones in diabetic patients. It is diabetic osteoporosis that cannot be underestimated. Osteoporosis is no stranger to people. Dr. Clove has introduced osteoporosis in detail before. Click here to view the album Osteoporosis. But is Read More …

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Ten Healthy Foods Suitable for Diabetes Mellitus Patients

Foods suitable for diabetics should not only provide high-quality and balanced nutrition, but also help control blood sugar. Can the healthy foods mentioned in the list of various healthy foods enter the diet of diabetics? Dr. Clove combined the recommendations of the American Diabetes Association and the dietary guidelines for Chinese residents to recommend the following ten healthy foods for diabetics. Of course, for healthy people, the following foods can also be eaten in large quantities. 1. Whole grains and products Unlike refined grains (flour and rice) such as white rice and flour, whole grains (coarse grains) contain three major parts of grains: endosperm, germ and bran, and have more comprehensive nutrition. Whole grains include stem rice, barley, oat, corn, Read More …

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Diabetes, hypertension, also want to check eyes regularly?

I can’t see clearly. There are shadows floating around in front of me. Naturally, everyone will think of going to the ophthalmology department to see a doctor. But sometimes, I have some seemingly unrelated problems with my eyes, and my eyes do not feel uncomfortable in what. In fact, I also need to go to the ophthalmology department for regular reexamination. Let’s look at the following two examples first:

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Can eating balsam pear treat diabetes?

Rumors about [eating XX food] can cure [XX disease] emerge one after another. In those days, Zhang Wuben’s theory of [mung bean curing all diseases] had already fallen to the ground. Recently, there have been many statements such as “eating balsam pear and okra to cure diabetes”. Tracing back to the source, This is closely related to the belief in [dietotherapy] rooted in people’s hearts. The so-called [medicine divides three poison], In the face of the threat of disease, People are eager for a kind of popular food in nature to meet the dual needs of feeding and curing diseases at the same time. The dietotherapy myth existing in the novel is in < < Condor Hero > >, The Read More …

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Starting from a Case of Diabetes Mellitus

Case Introduction Aunt Chen is over 60 years old, Slightly overweight, Retired at home, There has been no chronic disease in what before, I don’t go to the hospital very much. A month ago, my physical examination found that my blood sugar was too high. To visit our center, The doctor inquired about the medical history, and after a simple physical examination, she perfected the blood sugar, blood lipid, abdominal B-ultrasound and other items. After 3 days, she got the report, and the blood report suggested [fasting blood sugar 10.0 mmol/L, glycosylated hemoglobin 8.2%, triglyceride 6.7 mmol/L], and B-ultrasound suggested [fatty liver]. Aunt Chen did not believe it at that time, saying [I used to be in good health and Read More …

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The blood sugar level is on the high side and does not meet the standard of diabetes?

Friends often ask, doctor, my blood sugar is on the high side, but it seems that I have not reached the standard of diabetes. What should I do? Most of these friends are found during physical examination. During physical examination, the fasting blood glucose level is usually measured. When the fasting blood glucose level is higher than 6.1 mmol/L and lower than 7.0 mmol/L, the doctor will tell you: [Your blood glucose level is too high! ] In fact, this kind of blood sugar level is [critical] diabetes. Will [Critical Type] Change to [Diabetes]? [Critical Type] refers to a state between [healthy person] and [diabetes]. Some people, after learning of their [critical type], are glad that they do not have Read More …

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Ten Common Misunderstandings about Diabetes

China is a big country with diabetes. Recent statistics show that the number of diabetes patients among adults aged 18 and above in China has exceeded 100 million. However, there have always been some misunderstandings about diabetes. Dr. Clove listed the ten most common misunderstandings and told you about the real appearance of diabetes. Myth 1: Diabetes is not a serious disease. Fact: Every year, the death rate caused by diabetes far exceeds that of breast cancer and AIDS. Patients with diabetes are several times more likely to suffer from heart disease than normal people. However, good blood sugar control can effectively reduce the occurrence of diabetic complications. Myth 2: Overweight or obesity will definitely lead to type 2 diabetes. Read More …

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If you want good blood sugar, these practical skills should be known!

1. Drink less sugary drinks. 2. Fruit can still be eaten, just eat it in moderation. 3. It is recommended that you eat fresh fruits instead of freshly squeezed juice. 4. Snacks other than the main meal are recommended to be eaten two hours after or before the meal, not next to the meal time. How and how much do you eat common foods? Try to choose [glycemic index] < 55, higher than this number, you should eat less. Recommended foods include vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans and dairy products. Please see the following articles for details: > > > Calculate your blood sugar load and eat at ease < < < 6. Cooking oil, vegetable oil is better than Read More …

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Are diabetics addicted to insulin?

In the treatment of diabetes, there are too many misconceptions about insulin, and many advertisements for ill-intentioned drugs even sell “farewell to insulin”. Today, Dr. Clove answered all the questions that everyone cared about. Is insulin addictive? Many patients will ask: Will insulin be dependent and addictive? Dr. Clove can responsibly tell you: Insulin itself is a hormone normally secreted by the human body. There is no dependence on insulin. Also not addictive. In some patients with acute pancreatitis, insulin secretion is also affected, and insulin is also needed to control blood sugar during treatment. After the pancreatitis recovers, insulin is no longer needed, which is the best evidence that insulin is not dependent. Insulin is only used in the Read More …

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Top 10 Risks of Poor Control of Blood Glucose

Many people think that controlling blood sugar is only a matter for diabetics. In fact, whether diabetics or not, it is very important to control blood sugar level and avoid large fluctuations in blood sugar. If you eat and drink all the time and let your blood sugar level fluctuate, there will be many adverse effects on your health-these risks will probably exceed your imagination! Hazard 1: Increases the risk of developing diabetes. Measuring the body’s blood sugar level, In addition to the blood glucose level that can reflect the real-time body blood glucose level, There is also glycosylated hemoglobin. Glycosylated hemoglobin can reflect the blood sugar level of the body within 2-3 months. If the postprandial blood sugar level Read More …