Myth one, the less staple food eaten the better
Rice, noodles, grains and other staple foods rich in carbohydrates, carbohydrates digested by the stomach and intestines, in the form of glucose absorbed by the body, carbohydrates eat more will cause an increase in blood sugar, so diabetics should strictly control the intake of staple foods.
Glucose is the ideal source of energy for the human body, if the intake of carbohydrates is too little, it will cause a lack of energy in the body, which will promote the decomposition of body fat, resulting in increased production of ketone bodies, and in serious cases, even ketoacidosis, which is life-threatening.
If the energy intake is insufficient for a long time, it will make the protein decomposition and metabolism for a long time, which can cause malnutrition, and the patient will become increasingly thin, weak, and have a reduced ability to resist diseases, and it is easy to develop various infections.
Reminder
Staple food should not be excessive, nor is the less the better. In general, the daily staple food intake is generally 200-250 (4-5 taels) for women and 300-350 grams (6-7 taels) for men. To vary from person to person, moderate intake, it is best to be professionally guided by a professional nutritionist.
Misconception two, only eat vegetarian not meat
Some diabetic patients think that diet therapy is only vegetarian, can not eat meat.
This is a one-sided approach. Animal food has high protein content, is high-quality protein, containing amino acid ratio suitable for human needs. Plant proteins (except beans) are incomplete proteins, lacking lysine, and are not nutritionally complete. The nutrients in animal foods are easily absorbed by the body and are a rich source of some vitamins, so animal foods should be eaten appropriately.
And eat more meat and less vegetarian is not scientific. Eat more meat is bound to cause too much protein, and with it, more animal fat, not only to increase the burden on the kidneys, but also easy to make the total calorie overload.
Careful reminder
The correct approach should be a balanced diet, that is, under the premise of total calorie control, as far as possible to achieve a full range of cereals, meat, milk, vegetables and fruits, in order to obtain balanced nutrition.
Misconception 3: Eat less food and more meat
Many people think that if you have diabetes, you should eat less food such as rice and noodles, and you can eat more meat, eggs, tofu and other high-protein foods, which will not cause blood sugar to rise and can also supplement your body.
This perception is wrong. Although meat, eggs, fish and tofu are not high in sugar, they are rich in protein and fat, which can still be transformed into glucose in the body, so eating more of them will also raise blood sugar, but only later than the main food.
In addition, diabetic patients who consume a high-protein diet for a long time will lead to the early arrival of diabetic nephropathy.
Reminder
A balanced diet is most important. Daily protein intake of diabetic patients should account for 10%-15% of total calories, equivalent to 0.8-1.2 grams per kilogram of standard body weight per day, while diabetic nephropathy patients should be limited to 0.8 grams per kilogram of standard body weight per day, and patients with advanced nephropathy should be more stringent. This can reduce the burden on the kidneys and protect them.
Myth 4: More fish and soy products is better
Fish and soybean products are healthy food for the human body. It is not only nutritious, but also does not raise blood sugar, so some diabetic patients will eat tofu meal, every day, and think that fish and tofu is good for more.
After the age of 30, the kidney function starts to decline year by year, too much supplementation of high protein will increase the burden on the kidneys. Especially for the elderly and diabetic patients with a long course, if a large amount of protein is consumed, it will cause too much nitrogenous waste in the body, which will further reduce kidney function. In addition, soybeans contain more purines and should not be consumed by patients with hyperuricemia or gout.
Reminder
Even if it is a healthy food, you should pay attention to the right amount. In particular, diabetic nephropathy patients should strictly limit protein intake, not blindly eat more, so as not to aggravate the disease.
Misconception five, do not limit the intake of vegetable oil
Although some patients pay attention to the control of the amount of staple food and side dishes, but blood sugar is still not well controlled, the reason is that the daily consumption of oil exceeds the standard, resulting in excessive daily intake of total calories.
Many people know that animal oil should not be consumed, but they neglect the intake of vegetable oil, thinking that it is fine to eat more. In fact, both animal oils and vegetable oils are fats. Fat is a high-calorie food, and if you do not control the amount of fat intake, you will easily exceed the total daily calorie requirement, which will affect the control of blood sugar. In addition, excessive intake of fat over a long period of time will also lead to weight gain and a decrease in insulin sensitivity in the body.
Thoughtful Reminder
To limit the intake of fat from the little bit of diet, even vegetable oil should be calculated intake.
Misconception six, control diet is hunger therapy
Some diabetic patients understand diet therapy simply as a controlled diet, or even as hunger therapy, thinking that the less you eat, the better for disease control.
In fact, it is not. Starvation or fasting not only makes the patient’s quality of life decline, but also may cause ketoacidosis. Insufficient caloric intake, when leading to low blood sugar, will instead stimulate the secretion of hormones, which often exceeds the actual amount needed at the time, causing a rebound excessive rise in blood sugar and making the condition more difficult to control. Diet therapy is to maintain a reasonable diet structure that
Thoughtful reminder
Diabetes diet therapy is to achieve balanced nutrition and reasonable diet under the total calorie control.
Misconception seven: filling hunger with snacks
Some patients develop the habit of snacking due to hunger or other reasons.
Doing so can undermine the dietary treatment. Most snacks are foods with high fat or calorie content, and arbitrary consumption will quickly exceed the total calorie range. Peanuts, melon seeds appropriate consumption is good for health, but nuts in addition to rich protein, but also contains a lot of fat, a large number of nuts will make a large increase in calories. Unrestricted consumption of peanuts and melon seeds will increase calorie and fat intake, which is not conducive to blood sugar control.
Thoughtful reminder
Diabetic patients eat melon seeds to calculate the amount, do not exceed 150 grams per day. And it should be converted into calories and deducted from the total calories of the day’s diet, such as eating 70 grams of shelled sunflower seeds, you have to eat 100 grams less buns. Also pay attention to monitoring blood sugar.
Misconception eight, not sweet food can be eaten more
Many patients believe that diabetes is caused by eating too much sugar or sweets. Therefore, they think that foods such as salted bread, salted cookies and special sweeteners for diabetes do not contain sugar, so they can be filled with them when they are hungry and do not need to be controlled.
This idea is not true. Food has a sweet taste because it contains monosaccharides or disaccharides such as glucose, fructose, sucrose, etc. These sugars do cause a rise in blood sugar after intake. But some other polysaccharide foods (such as starch), although not sweet, will be broken down into glucose after digestion, which will also lead to a rise in blood sugar. All kinds of bread and cookies are made of grain, and like rice and buns, they will also be converted into glucose in the body and cause a rise in blood sugar.
The sugar-free foods sold in the market only do not contain simple sugar or sucrose, but still contain carbohydrates like other foods, and must be reasonably arranged in the total daily calorie share, and cannot be eaten casually. For people with diabetes, it is important to control the total amount of carbohydrates, including monosaccharides, disaccharides and starches, and not just sweets.
Thoughtful Reminder
It is not possible to judge whether a food can be consumed by its sweetness in a general way, and a distinction should be made between sweet foods and foods high in carbohydrates. Patients should learn about diabetic diet therapy, master the food exchange method and glycemic index, so that they can achieve both balanced nutrition and enjoy delicious food.
Myth 9: Not eating regularly and quantitatively
Some diabetic patients do not pay attention to the regularity of meals despite strict control of diet, resulting in large fluctuations in blood sugar.
Some diabetic patients often reflect that they are very careful to control the amount of diet, but blood sugar still fluctuates greatly, and sometimes even appear hypoglycemia. When they observe carefully, they find that the meal times are not consistent every day. The fluctuation of meal time can also lead to fluctuation of blood sugar.
Thoughtful reminder
When controlling the total daily calories, diabetic patients should also pay attention to regular, quantitative and regular meals, diet and hygiene. These are the basis for maintaining stable blood sugar.
Myth 10: Alcohol is not harmful to diabetes
Most patients know that smoking can aggravate the process of diabetes complications, so they can take the initiative to quit smoking. However, many patients believe that drinking alcohol has no effect on their condition, and that a small amount of alcohol can be beneficial to their health.
In fact, improper alcohol consumption can have a negative impact on diabetes control. For patients treated with insulin, drinking alcohol on an empty stomach is likely to cause hypoglycemia; for patients controlled with sulfonylureas, drinking alcohol can cause symptoms such as panic, shortness of breath, and red cheeks. Long-term excessive alcohol consumption can also lead to hyperlipidemia and nutritional deficiencies, resulting in liver function damage.
According to clinical data, diabetic patients who drink alcohol often consume too many total calories daily and their blood sugar levels are not easily controlled. The main reason for this, besides the caloric content of alcohol itself, is that alcohol consumption often leads to poor implementation of dietary regimens. It is not uncommon for diabetic patients to suffer from diabetic ketoacidosis caused by excessive alcohol consumption.
Thoughtful reminder
Patients with diabetes are advised not to drink alcohol, and if they do, it is recommended to drink small amounts of beer and fruit wine with low alcohol concentration and to avoid drinking on an empty stomach. People with poorly controlled diabetes or combined with liver and gallbladder disease are strictly prohibited from drinking alcohol.