Diabetic patients can eat starch, but need to control the intake of starch.
The main components of starch are carbohydrates, which are polysaccharides composed of glucose as a unit, and can be regarded as a high polymer of glucose, which can provide the body with the required energy.
Of the total energy that diabetics need to consume, carbohydrates provide 50% to 60% of the energy, so diabetics can eat starch. And starch is easy to lead to elevated blood glucose food, so eat starch to control the intake, eat the right amount of starch should reduce the corresponding staple food.
Diabetic patients can eat fermented starch food, such as rolls, steamed buns, etc., and try to focus on coarse grains, such as buckwheat noodles, cornmeal, etc.. Try to achieve a complete variety of cereals, vegetables, fruits, meat, eggs and milk in your diet, and you can also eat some foods with a low glycemic index, such as cucumber and celery.
Diabetic patients should eat a diet low in sugar and salt, and on the premise of keeping the diet light and easy to digest, diversify food, eat reasonably and ensure balanced nutrition. If the blood sugar is high, oral metformin or insulin injection is needed to control blood sugar under the guidance of the doctor.
Note: Diabetic patients need to strictly control the diet, can eat less and more meals, must consult a doctor in time, and actively cooperate with the treatment.