For many elderly people, they are prone to diseases such as high blood sugar and high blood pressure. As they age, their resistance decreases, which makes them vulnerable to these diseases. So what should the elderly do if they have high blood sugar? Next, I will introduce some dietary methods, specifically what vegetables are good for high blood sugar.
What vegetables are good for high blood sugar?
1. Radish
Every part of the radish can be eaten differently. The top 1/3 of the radish contains more vitamin C, the middle part contains more sugar and has a crispy texture, which can be chopped into cubes for salad or shredded and mixed with sugar and vinegar as a cold dish. The tail of the radish contains more amylase and mustard oil, which has a spicy taste and can help digestion and increase appetite. Peeling and eating it raw is a good substitute for fruit for diabetics.
2. Edamame
Lecithin in edamame is one of the essential nutrients for brain development and helps improve brain function. It is rich in dietary fiber, which not only improves constipation but also helps lower blood pressure and cholesterol, benefiting patients with diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.
3. Konjac
Many people with high blood sugar tend to have high blood sugar after dinner. If they can eat konjac regularly, it can help control the rise in postprandial blood sugar and reduce the burden on the pancreas.
4. Onion
Onions have a sweet and spicy taste and a slightly warm nature. They are similar in taste to scallions and garlic and have the effects of invigorating the stomach, increasing appetite, and promoting digestion. Eating onions together with garlic has a hypoglycemic effect. Onions contain a substance similar to the hypoglycemic drug sulfonylurea. Regular consumption of onions can not only help diabetic patients alleviate hunger but also lower blood sugar.
5. Carrot
Carrots contain various types of carotenoids, vitamins, and pigments. Experimental studies have shown that carrot extract has a significant blood glucose-lowering effect. Carrots can be eaten raw or juiced, and can also be used as an ingredient.
6. Chinese Chives
In addition to calcium, phosphorus, iron, sugar, protein, vitamin A, and vitamin C, Chinese chives also contain carotene and a large amount of fiber, which can enhance gastrointestinal motility and have a good laxative effect, eliminating excessive nutrients in the intestines, including excess fat.
Symptoms of high blood sugar
1. Rapid heartbeat, slow and deep breathing.
2. Loss of appetite, significant decrease in appetite, noticeable weight loss, weakness, and lack of energy.
3. Extreme thirst.
