In general, diabetic patients can eat spicy in moderation. However, if a diabetic patient has a combination of gastrointestinal diseases, he or she should eat as little or no spicy food as possible to minimize the irritation of the gastrointestinal mucosa.
Diabetic diet should pay attention to small meals, strict control of energy intake, and control the blood sugar level steady. Eating spicy food alone will not cause blood glucose to rise, but when eating spicy food, special attention should be paid to the content of salt, sugar and fat in the ingredients; food containing too much salt, sugar and fat is not conducive to blood glucose control.
For diabetic patients with gastrointestinal diseases (such as gastritis, gastric ulcer, etc.), eating spicy should pay attention to its stimulation of gastrointestinal mucosa, which may aggravate the damage of gastrointestinal mucosa. Therefore, if you have gastrointestinal diseases of diabetic patients, should try to eat less or not eat spicy.
Diabetic patients can eat spicy, but should pay attention to the amount and spiciness, to protect the gastrointestinal tract, if there is discomfort to the hospital in a timely manner.