Additionally, salt in smoked foods can also affect blood sugar levels. Foods high in salt will increase the concentration of sodium ions in the body, causing disturbances in water and electrolyte metabolism in the kidneys. This prevents the normal secretion and use of insulin, making it difficult to control blood sugar levels.
Not only sugar, fat can also increase the body’s metabolic burden, easily causing fat accumulation. Over time, it will affect the health of liver cells and will cause blood sugar levels to continuously increase, leading to dangerous complications of diabetes.
Fruit
Choose fruits with a low glycemic index: Fruits with a low glycemic index will cause a slower increase in blood sugar. Fruits such as apples, pears, pomegranates, cherries, pomegranates, kiwis and strawberries often have a low glycemic index and are good choices for diabetics.
Avoid dried fruit: Dried fruit often has a higher concentration of sugar than fresh fruit and can cause a sudden increase in blood sugar. Avoid consuming too much dried fruit and choose fresh fruit instead.
Eat small portions: Even with fruits with a low glycemic index, eating too much can cause high blood sugar. Eat small portions and consider adding healthy sources of protein and fat to limit the impact on blood sugar.
Avoid eating fruit at dinner: In the hours leading up to dinner or before going to bed, absolutely avoid consuming sweet fruits. At this time, the body is less active and the impact on blood sugar will be higher.
Choose fresh or unsweetened canned fruit: When buying canned fruit, choose those without added sugar to minimize sugar consumption.
Drinks
Jams, candies, and carbonated soft drinks have high sugar content, so people with diabetes should not consume much of them. You should use filtered water or unsweetened tea in conversations during Tet to replace soft drinks and coffee.
You should eat a variety of green vegetables (broccoli, pumpkin, beans, carrots, onions), fruits (grapefruit, strawberries, peaches, apples, oranges, papaya…). Limit eating corn, potatoes, and sweet potatoes.
