Diabetics, These 3 Bad Habits Are Making Your Blood Sugar Go Out of Control!

Diabetics, These 3 Bad Habits Are Making Your Blood Sugar Go Out of Control!When it comes to diabetes, many people feel like they're walking a tightrope, every step has to be taken with extreme caution. But for patients, this long-term restraint is really hard to maintain

Diabetics, These 3 Bad Habits Are Making Your Blood Sugar Go Out of Control!

When it comes to diabetes, many people feel like they're walking a tightrope, every step has to be taken with extreme caution. But for patients, this long-term restraint is really hard to maintain. So much so that many people can't help but ask: Is it really necessary to be so strict with diabetes?

The answer is yes. Diabetes is a chronic disease that requires lifelong management by the patient. Lifestyle habits are crucial for controlling blood sugar. Ignoring daily habits and allowing blood sugar to rise will not only accelerate the development of diabetic complications, but may also threaten the patient's life.

The number of diabetic patients in China is enormous. According to data from the World Health Organization, as of 2017, 6.3% of China's population had been diagnosed with diabetes, and this proportion is continuing to rise. More worrying is that of all these diabetic patients, only about 20% have all their risk factors under control. This means that 80% of diabetic patients are still under the threat of diabetic risk factors.

This situation is closely related to the lifestyle habits of many patients. After following up on 2176 diabetic patients, one doctor found a pattern: patients whose condition was deteriorating often had these 3 bad habits.

1. Not taking medication on time and in the correct dosage

Taking medicine is an important measure to control diabetes. Once diagnosed with diabetes, patients must take medication for life. Missing a dose can cause blood sugar fluctuations, and in severe cases, it can lead to conditions like diabetic ketoacidosis. To avoid missing doses, patients can place their medication on the table to make it easy to see. They should also always carry medication in their bags in case of emergencies.

2. Not paying attention to diet

Qi Gang, director of the Endocrinology Department at Guangyuan Municipal TCM Hospital, says: "If you have diabetes, you must control your mouth. If you can't control your mouth, all the antidiabetic drugs you eat will be useless." High-sugar, high-salt, and high-fat foods can cause blood sugar fluctuations in patients, accelerate the development of diabetic complications, and in severe cases, lead to blindness, amputation, and other serious consequences.

3. Large emotional fluctuations

TCM's "theory of emotional injury" states that emotional fluctuations can have a significant impact on diabetes. World scholars also agree that emotional factors play an important role in both the development and recurrence of diabetes. Stress can lead to an increase in the secretion of hormones that resist insulin, raising blood sugar levels.

2. These 3 Types of Breakfasts Raise Blood Sugar Very Quickly, Best to Eat Them Less!

Many diabetic patients have a lucky mentality, knowing they shouldn't do it but doing it anyway. 29-year-old Xiao Li is one of them. Weighing almost 200 pounds, he was diagnosed with diabetes, but he never controlled his diet. Once, after staying up all night, Xiao Li saw that the sun was already rising, so he simply ordered a plate of fried chicken, planning to eat it and go back to sleep. But nobody expected that this would be his last breakfast.

After finishing the fried chicken, Xiao Li felt unwell and vomited uncontrollably. When the ambulance rushed him to the hospital, his blood sugar had soared to 90 mmol/L. Additionally, Xiao Li's other test results were also alarmingly high. The doctor informed Xiao Li's family that these were clear signs of diabetic ketoacidosis. In the end, despite efforts to save him, the doctor regretfully announced the failure of the rescue.

In this case, Xiao Li's usual disregard for diet was certainly a problem. But most importantly, the breakfast he ate gave him the final blow. For diabetic patients, the following 3 types of breakfast raise blood sugar too quickly and should be eaten less!

1. Youtiao (Fried Dough Sticks)

Youtiao, like fried chicken, is a deep-fried food. Deep-fried foods have a very high fat content, which can easily trigger insulin resistance and cause blood sugar fluctuations. Also, due to high-temperature frying, deep-fried foods are also prone to carcinogenic substances.

2. Rice Porridge

Many doctors advise against patients drinking rice porridge. This is because the starch in porridge is very easily broken down into substances that are easier to digest, leading to a rapid increase in blood sugar.

3. Cheung Fun (Rice Noodle Rolls)

Cheung Fun is also a high-starch food. The Lanzhou Health Commission reminds that people with high blood sugar, if they want to eat Cheung Fun, it is recommended to pair it with more vegetables, meat, and other fillings. When eating, they should also pay attention to the order, eating vegetables and meat first, and then eating the Cheung Fun, so as to slow down the rate of sugar rise.

3. 4 Commonalities Among Diabetics Who Live Past 80

• A previous study published in The Lancet sub-journal shocked many diabetic patients. Researchers included about 1.6 billion people from 23 countries and regions and reached a conclusion: type 2 diabetes can shorten a person's life by 2.5 to 12.9 years. A study in the Journal of the American Medical Association also reached a similar conclusion: people with type 1 diabetes over the age of 20, men could see a reduction in lifespan of 11.1 years, and women, 12.9 years. This shows that diabetes has a significant impact on lifespan.

However, diabetic patients don't need to be too discouraged, as there are also long-lived diabetic patients in clinical practice. For example, in the United States, 30% of the 13 million diabetic patients live to be 80 years old or more. The American Diabetes Association also featured a special report about a pair of brothers. The brothers' combined history of diabetes was 154 years, but both lived healthy lives. Medical staff examined them and even found that they were healthier than other people of the same age.

So how did these diabetic patients achieve longevity? The secret might lie in these 4 commonalities they share.

1. Maintain appropriate exercise

Using exercise therapy to treat diabetes is a popular trend in international diabetes prevention and control. It not only helps control blood sugar, but also increases insulin sensitivity.

2. Regularly monitor blood sugar

Regularly monitoring blood sugar levels helps you better understand your blood sugar situation and allows you to better cooperate with your doctor in treatment.

3. Don't be afraid to use insulin

Insulin is a necessary physiological hormone for the body's glucose metabolism. Using insulin can help stabilize blood sugar and give the pancreatic islet cells a rest.

4. Treat complications early

Diabetes is a systemic disease, and the body will gradually develop complications. Timely treatment is beneficial for both the patient's health and longevity.

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