Pineapple, ripe bananas, dried dates, and canned lychees are high in sugar and have a high glycemic index (GI), causing blood sugar to rise quickly after consumption.
I haven't eaten breakfast for years, and recently I was diagnosed with diabetes. Should people with this condition skip breakfast? (Thy Anh, Ho Chi Minh City)
Eating omega-3 rich foods, drinking enough water, and reducing salt intake contribute to controlling blood sugar and preventing negative impacts on the kidneys.
People with diabetes who have a cold, the flu, or an infection should drink plenty of fluids, rest, eat nutritious foods, and take their medications regularly.
People with diabetes can reap numerous benefits from eating oatmeal, such as better blood sugar control and improved insulin sensitivity, especially if they choose plain, unsweetened varieties.
Ms. Tien, 67, with 23 years of diabetes, recently used heat to soothe numbness in her feet, resulting in burns and necrosis, requiring the amputation of four toes.
Blood sugar can rise due to illness, stress, dehydration, medication, hormones, and lack of sleep. Monitoring, hydration, medication adjustments, and improved sleep are crucial for control.
Sugar-laden pickled beef shank, braised pork belly, and sticky rice cakes made with fatty pork can quickly raise blood sugar levels, posing a risk for those with diabetes.
