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Seven Life Details Causing Elevated Blood Glucose

Step 1: Caffeine Due to the effect of caffeine, blood sugar will rise after drinking coffee, even black coffee with zero calories-thanks to caffeine. Similarly, black tea, green tea and energy drinks can also affect blood sugar control in diabetics. However, there is no definite conclusion on the effect of long-term drinking caffeinated drinks on blood sugar. Patients can drink according to their own habits, but it is not recommended to add large amounts of milk and sugar when drinking. 2. Sugar-free foods Many foods marked [sugar-free] also raise blood sugar. Why? Because these foods may contain starch, they can still provide sufficient carbohydrates. In addition, sugar alcohols, such as sorbitol and xylitol, should also be paid attention to. Step Read More …

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Eat this way to help you fight gout and high uric acid.

The incidence of gout and hyperuricemia is increasing with the increase of the income level of Chinese residents. In China, the incidence of this disease was very low decades ago, but now it has become an important disease threatening the health of men. The reason why male patients are much more than female patients is that estrogen promotes uric acid excretion. Therefore, young women seldom develop hyperuricemia. However, after menopause, women may also be troubled by this disease. Among hyperuricemia patients, some will develop gout attacks, while others will remain asymptomatic. Because of this, some men, especially young and middle-aged men, often turn a blind eye to this. However, studies have long found that even if it does not develop Read More …

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Gout Patients Shut Up: Choosing Food Skillfully to Control Uric Acid

For patients with gout and hyperuricemia, [eating] is a very critical thing. Today we will talk about the selection principles and significance of various foods. 1. Vegetable ingredients We know that in the classification of purine content in food, vegetables are in the categories of [medium-low] and [low], and are the food materials that patients with gout and hyperuricemia need to increase greatly. It is recommended that the daily intake should be above 750 grams, preferably above 1000 grams. Among all kinds of vegetables, wax gourd, cucumber, tomato, lettuce and other foods that are rich in water, low in calories and have diuretic effects need not be limited. Although the purine content of green leafy vegetables is higher than that Read More …

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Shut up with gout? Food purine list to help you

More than two-thirds of the blood uric acid in human body is endogenous uric acid, and the food source is only a small part. However, considering the decline of uric acid excretion capacity, the purine content of food still deserves attention. Moreover, for animal food, the high purine content in food not only means the uric acid excretion pressure of the body, but also means the unreasonable dietary structure, which is an important factor leading to metabolic disorders. What is [purine content]? First of all, purine is a component of genetic material in the nucleus. Therefore, the denser the cells are, the higher the purine content will be. Those foods that have no cellular structure, Such as milk, The purine Read More …

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Gout Patients Shut Up: Drinking what is also Important

For the prevention and control of gout and hyperuricemia, eating what is important, as is drinking what. Usually, doctors will advise gout patients to drink more water in order to promote the excretion of uric acid. Today, we will discuss whether other liquid beverages besides white water are suitable for gout patients. Alcoholic beverages We know that people with hyperuricemia should try not to drink alcohol. Not only beer but also white wine cannot be drunk. Red wine is also under control and has no legendary [gout prevention] effect. Alcohol can promote the production of endogenous uric acid, and will lead to the accumulation of lactic acid and ketone bodies, competitive inhibition of uric acid excretion. Therefore, a large amount Read More …

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Will gout find me? How do I check?

Gout is no stranger to everyone. Many gout patients are even more devastated by acute attacks. On top of the banquet, facing the delicacies on the table, many gout patients have no way to lower chopsticks and are extremely worried. Many people can’t help but think: Don’t find me for this disease. The key to stay away from gout lies in the early detection of hyperuricemia and the elimination of gout signs in the bud. People with the following high-risk factors, it is best to be vigilant and check uric acid in the hospital regularly. 1. The elderly: over 60 years old, regardless of sex and body shape; 2. Obesity: especially middle-aged men and postmenopausal women; 3. Cardiovascular and cerebrovascular Read More …

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High uric acid is not well controlled, has what consequences?

For most healthy people, they may think that high uric acid is only a minor problem, and even many people’s first reaction is: rich and noble disease, which shows that our living standard is improving! As a doctor, I would like to remind everyone that if high uric acid is not well controlled, it will develop into gouty arthritis, forming gout nodules and gout kidneys, which will cause terrible damage to the body. Gouty Arthritis-Pain Attacking Irregularly When it comes to gout, many patients’ friends may frown, because the first thing they think about is the unforgettable pain. There was once a patient who divided gout pain into 5 levels according to his own feelings. Although it was irregular, it Read More …

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Six Details Need to Know for Patients with Diabetic Foot

Everyone is familiar with diabetes, because its incidence rate is very high, so it is called the [three killers] of human beings with coronary heart disease and tumor. The reason why diabetes is called killer is that it produces many complications and is seriously ill, which will have a serious impact on the quality of life of patients. Among them, diabetic foot is a more serious complication, if not handled well, even amputation is needed. Is diabetic foot what? Diabetic foot is caused by persistent hyperglycemia or repeated blood sugar fluctuation, which causes vascular and neuropathy. Walking will cause pain and skin loss. If a wound or ulcer occurs, infection and gangrene are easy to occur and difficult to cure. Read More …

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One in two adults is prone to diabetes. Will it be you?

According to the latest data released internationally by China’s CDC in 2013, among the Chinese, the number of diabetics has exceeded 100 million, and what is most frightening is that the number of prediabetics among adults has actually reached 50.1%. In other words, one in two adults over the age of 18 is a candidate for type 2 diabetes! If no measures are taken to change their living habits in time, most pre-diabetic patients will develop into diabetics within ten years. Are you one of these people? Test: Are you a candidate for diabetes? As we all know, once fasting blood glucose exceeds 7.0 mmol/L, it is likely to be diabetes.