• Adjust your lifestyle, diet and exercise to control diabetes
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Diabetes is a chronic disease that cannot be completely cured, but if they follow a suitable diet and lifestyle, they can still live a healthy life like normal people. A scientific diet not only helps stabilize blood sugar, but also prevents dangerous complications such as cardiovascular disease, kidney failure, blindness, etc.

According to nutritionists, there is no one-size-fits-all diet for diabetics. Diets need to be tailored to your physical condition, blood sugar levels, disease severity, and personal preferences. However, the core goal is to stabilize blood sugar and maintain overall health.

Regular health check-ups combined with a reasonable diet and exercise regimen for good health. (Illustration photo)

Patients need to eat on time, divide meals into small portions (3 main meals, 1 snack), drink enough water (40ml/kg body weight/day), and should not completely abstain from any food group. It is important to eat enough quantity and quality, not too full, not too hungry.

The recommended diabetic diet follows the food pyramid and includes four main food groups:

Starch and cereal group: prioritize brown rice, sweet potatoes, limit white bread and potatoes. Even if you are a diabetic, you still need starch for energy, it is important to choose the type with a low glycemic index.

Vegetables and fruits: green vegetables, squash, seaweed... are rich in fiber and vitamins. On average, patients need to consume at least 14g of fiber/1,000 kcal per day. This group helps slow down sugar absorption and improve digestion.

Protein and vitamin group: lean meat, fish, eggs, unsweetened soy milk, tofu are healthy sources of protein. Avoid animal skin and animal fat if you are obese. Good fat group: Prioritize vegetable oils such as olive oil, soybean oil. Avoid eating a lot of animal organs, canned food and oils that are fried many times.

Nutrition pyramid for diabetics. (Photo: vinmec.com)

In addition, diabetics should limit foods with high carbohydrate content (over 20%) such as candy, soft drinks, dried fruits. They should eat a low-salt diet (less than 2,300 mg of salt/day) and completely avoid alcohol, especially on an empty stomach, because it can cause a sudden drop in blood sugar.

In addition, a sports regimen is also an indispensable part. Light exercise such as walking, yoga or cycling 30 minutes a day will help improve insulin sensitivity and lose weight effectively.

Thus, it can be seen that nutrition plays a fundamental role in controlling diabetes and improving the quality of life for patients. Eating properly not only helps stabilize blood sugar but also prevents dangerous complications. A proper diet, combined with reasonable exercise and regular check-ups are the "key" to controlling and living well with diabetes.

Dr. Duong Thi Tu

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