When it comes to diabetes, the first thing that comes to mind is that patients need to pay extra attention to their diet. They cannot eat too much rice, eat too many fruits, and basically avoid desserts. So what are the criteria for fruit and product selection for diabetes patients? Can emotional factors also affect blood sugar testing?
【Emotional factors can also affect blood sugar testing】
Diabetic patients have been struggling with blood sugar for a long time, and they have a clear idea of their blood sugar levels. They have a standard value in mind before testing. If the blood glucose meter does not show the expected value, they will worry if the blood glucose meter is broken. However, there is no need to worry about a specific value. The control of blood sugar depends on the overall blood sugar level, not a single measurement of blood sugar.
Many diabetic patients often ask, "I get nervous when I test my blood sugar or have a venous blood draw. Will it affect the measurement results?"
Emotional stress, anxiety, and excitement can stimulate the secretion of adrenaline, which raises blood sugar levels. Therefore, this can lead to measurement deviations.
Suggestion: Try to maintain emotional stability and a calm mindset before blood sugar testing.
【Fruit and product selection for diabetes patients】
Most fruits have a low glycemic index (GI), such as apples, pears, peaches, apricots, cherries, oranges, and grapefruits, which are suitable for diabetes patients. Some fruits have a higher GI, such as pineapples, mangoes, watermelons, and bananas. However, the impact on blood sugar needs to be evaluated in combination with the sugar content of these fruits. For example, although watermelon has a relatively high GI value, its sugar content is low, with only 5.8 grams of carbohydrates per 100 grams of flesh. Therefore, its impact on blood sugar is not significant and can be consumed in moderation.
However, fruits like jackfruit, fresh dates, and sour dates have a relatively high sugar content, with at least one-fourth being sugar. It is best to avoid choosing these fruits. In addition, fruit preserves and dried fruits have a sugar content of over 50%, so they should not be consumed.
Some people believe that 100% pure fruit juice is also a healthy choice, but these fruit products should be removed from our shopping list. Fruit juice does not contain the dietary fiber found in whole fruits, which plays an important role in delaying blood sugar elevation. Compared to eating a whole fruit, drinking fruit juice significantly raises blood sugar and is not beneficial for diabetes patients in controlling blood sugar.
In addition, during the juice extraction process, some easily oxidized nutrients are destroyed, greatly reducing the nutritional value. Therefore, diabetes patients should not choose fruit juice.
