How to eat and drink in the early stages of diabetes

Early dietary treatment of diabetes mellitus includes controlling total calorie intake, nutrient distribution, and reasonable meal distribution. 1. Control of total calorie intake: those whose weight is lower than ideal weight need to increase calorie intake, while those who are obese need to restrict calorie intake; patients need to formulate the total calorie intake according to their height, age, weight, and labor intensity. 2. Nutrient distribution: the ratio of carbohydrate energy supply in the diet should account for 50%~60% of the total calories, fat accounts for 25%~30%, and protein should account for 15%~20% in diabetic patients with normal renal function. 3. Reasonable allocation of meals: after determining the total calories and the proportion of sugar, protein and fat composition of the daily diet, the three meals per day can be allocated according to 1/3 of each or 1/5, 2/5 and 2/5. 4. Other: should not eat fried food and all kinds of sweets, quit smoking and limit alcohol. Patients diagnosed with early diabetes should actively cooperate with doctors to maintain a healthy diet.