Why diabetes is forbidden to eat deer antler

There is no such thing as “diabetic patients are forbidden to eat deer antler”. Strictly speaking, diabetic patients do not have to strictly prohibit food, but we should pay attention to dietary diversity, scientific and reasonable, as far as possible, to limit the intake of food containing high sugar, high salt, high fat. Deer antler is a valuable medicinal herb that contains a variety of nutrients, and can be consumed in moderation by diabetic patients under the guidance of a Chinese medicine practitioner. Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease characterized by chronic elevation of blood glucose levels. Patients with diabetes should be managed in an integrated manner, including diabetes education, medical nutrition therapy, exercise therapy, blood glucose monitoring and medication. In terms of diet, diabetic patients should be scientific and rational, with diversified food. It is advisable to eat low sugar, low salt, low fat diet, you can eat foods with low glycemic index, fresh vegetables such as cucumber, tomato, celery, winter melon, fruits such as green apples, grapefruit, strawberries, etc., staple food can eat oatmeal, brown rice, etc., and moderate supplementation of meat, eggs, milk and other high-quality protein foods. Usually more exercise, pay attention to monitoring blood sugar. Deer antler belongs to the Chinese medicine, for different body type people have different effects, patients should ask the doctor before use. If there is any discomfort, consult a doctor promptly.