Can people with high blood sugar eat cassava flour?
May 16, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Pan Yongyuan
Introduction
Patients with high blood sugar can consume cassava flour in moderation when their blood glucose levels are stable, but should avoid it when blood sugar is elevated and difficult to control.
During periods of stable blood glucose, patients may eat small amounts of cassava flour to supplement essential nutrients. However, since cassava flour contains a large amount of starch, consuming it may lead to difficulty in controlling blood sugar levels in individuals with hyperglycemia.
Patients with high blood sugar can consume cassava flour in moderation when their blood glucose levels are stable. However, when blood glucose is significantly elevated and difficult to control, they should not eat it. The detailed explanation is as follows:
1. Permissible
When blood glucose levels are stable, patients with high blood sugar may moderately consume cassava flour. Since cassava flour contains protein, vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients, moderate intake can help supplement essential nutrients for the body. However, daily intake should be carefully calculated. After consuming cassava flour, patients should reduce their intake of staple foods accordingly to avoid excessive energy intake, which could further elevate blood glucose levels.
2. Not recommended
Cassava flour contains a large amount of starch, which can be broken down into simple sugars by amylase in saliva. For patients with high blood sugar, consuming cassava flour may lead to poor blood glucose control. Therefore, when blood glucose levels are unstable, patients should avoid eating cassava flour to prevent further harm to the body.
Patients with high blood sugar should also avoid high-sugar and high-fat foods in daily life, maintain a light diet, and seek timely medical treatment at a hospital when blood glucose levels rise.
