There are 70 million people with type 2 diabetes caused by obesity in China, for whom both blood sugar and weight control are needed. As a result, their daily diet is very tangled. However, insufficient intake of staple foods will lead to total calories not meeting the body’s metabolism, and insufficient nutrition in all aspects will also cause “starvation ketosis”; in addition, low intake of staple foods may also indirectly increase the intake of meat, eggs, fats and oils, which will eventually make the total calories exceed the range. How to eat the right staple foods, and how much of these staple foods should be eaten? The total daily calorie intake of diabetic patients varies from person to person, and it is related to their own weight and labor intensity. 1.In principle, staple foods for diabetic patients should account for 55%-65% of the total daily calories. 2.In the early stage of diabetes, it is appropriate to consume about 200 grams of staple food per day, after which appropriate adjustments can be made according to the condition and medication. 3.When blood sugar and urine sugar rise, the amount of food should be reduced appropriately; and when physical exertion is high, the amount of staple food can be increased by 50-100 grams as usual. How should I eat staple food? Whether it is a regular meal or an extra meal, staple food is essential for diabetic patients. For patients with mild diabetes, they should have three meals a day, and the amount of staple food in the morning, noon and night should be distributed by 1:2:2; while patients who take oral hypoglycemic drugs and whose condition is unstable should follow the principle of eating a small amount of food several times, and share 25-50 grams of staple food from three meals as additional meals, and eat 5-6 times a day; if diabetic patients maintain their condition stable by insulin injection, they should pay attention to the need to wait for half an hour after injection before If a patient with diabetes is maintained stable by insulin injection, he/she should wait for half an hour after injection before eating. What kinds of staple foods can I eat? Common staple foods in daily life include cereals and legumes. Cereals are not only the main source of calories, but also rich in B vitamins and minerals. Although their sugar content is high, the fiber content in them can significantly improve high blood sugar, thus reducing the dose of hypoglycemic drugs and insulin; the selenium in cereals is also helpful in preventing eye complications. Legumes are rich in protein, and most of them are of high quality, with amino acid composition close to human needs, and their products contain high amounts of calcium and iron and are easy to digest. However, not all cereals and legumes are suitable for diabetics. Some high-fat and high-oil staple foods should be avoided, such as doughnuts, mooncakes, sesame flowers, instant noodles, oiled tofu, cakes, etc. Staple foods that are not low in calories, such as steamed buns, burritos, rice cakes, hanging noodles, dumplings and bread, should also be eaten in moderation and sparingly.