Adjusting your diet to prioritize lean proteins and fiber, limiting processed meats, and practicing relaxation techniques can help stabilize blood sugar levels and reduce insulin resistance.
The immune system's role is to identify and destroy invading bacteria and viruses, but due to various reasons, the system loses direction and attacks healthy cells, causing autoimmune diseases.
Mr. Nghia, 35, experienced trembling hands, sweating, and a rapid heartbeat after drinking alcohol on an empty stomach, leading doctors to diagnose acute hypoglycemia.
Waking up gradually reduces stress hormone secretion, while gentle exercise increases glucose uptake into muscles, which can limit blood sugar spikes and maintain stable levels throughout the day.
To enjoy a safe Tet, individuals with diabetes should take medication on schedule, eat smaller meals, select appropriate carbohydrate sources, and prioritize green vegetables.
Tet jams are an indispensable part of the holiday, but they can be a nutritional 'trap' causing blood sugar to spike and become difficult to control, especially for people with diabetes.
Each time I drink alcohol, I often experience headaches, dizziness, and sometimes shortness of breath. Can alcohol cause low blood sugar, and what can be done to prevent it? (Minh Ngoc, 43 years old)
Jams, candies, pastries, and sugary drinks, abundant during Tet, contain high amounts of simple sugars but offer little nutritional value. Frequent consumption can lead to acute blood sugar spikes, contribute to weight gain, increase insulin resistance, and cause dyslipidemia.
A 25-year-old man with underlying obesity and diabetes experienced severe metabolic disorders, infection, and blood concentration after five days of influenza.
Broccoli, cabbage, carrots, and asparagus, packed with fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants, are vital for stabilizing blood sugar and enhancing overall health.
Ms. Ngoc, 52, who had diabetes but stopped her medication, experienced severe swelling on the right side of her face three days after scratching her ear with a metal object.