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 …

With diabetes, how should I choose milk?

Diabetes patients often have such troubles: Doctor, can I have milk? There are so many kinds of milk on the market, can I drink what milk? Cheese smells good. Can I have cheese? Milk is rich in protein, calcium and vitamin D, which can help diabetics strengthen muscles and bones. It is generally recommended that diabetics drink one cup of milk every day. So, how should so many milk and sugar lovers choose? Today, Dr. Clove invited endocrinologists and metabolists to tell everyone how sugar lovers should choose to drink milk.

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 …