Should diabetics completely abstain from sugar?

Hoài Lan (dịch Very Well Health) |

Diabetics do not need to completely abstain from sugar but should control their consumption to protect their health and prevent complications.

Pure sugar is a form of carbohydrate (carb), contains no fiber, no protein and is absorbed quickly by the body. When consumed, sugar causes a sudden increase in blood sugar, making it difficult to control. Foods high in sugar such as cakes, soda, candy, or fruit juice can cause blood sugar to rise rapidly after eating.

However, sugar also plays an important role in the functioning of cells, especially the brain, which needs glucose as fuel. Diabetics do not have to completely abstain from sugar and sweets, but they need to control their consumption. You should eat in reasonable doses and follow a scientific diet to avoid hyperglycemia.

Nguoi benh tieu duong khong phai kieng hoan toan duong nhung can kiem soat luong tieu thu. Do hoa: Hoai Lan
Diabetics do not have to completely abstain from sugar but need to control their consumption. Graphics: Hoai Lan

According to the American Heart Association, women with diabetes should only eat sugar at about 5% of their daily calories, and adult men should eat less than 7%. However, you should limit your sugar intake to the lowest level possible.

If a person with diabetes consumes too much sugar, it can have serious effects on the body. The insulin-producing cells can become damaged, leaving the body unable to produce enough insulin to control blood sugar. This increases the risk of inflammation, which can damage the heart, blood vessels, nerves, eyes, and kidneys.

Hoài Lan (dịch Very Well Health)
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