Can Xiao Du eat shrimp if he has high blood sugar?
Disease description:
I bought a bunch of shrimp these days and want to give them to the neighbor next door, who has high blood sugar. Can people with high blood sugar eat shrimp?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Pan Yongyuan
People with high blood sugar can eat shrimp. Shrimp is highly nutritious and rich in protein, which can help boost the body's immunity. However, diabetic patients should avoid shrimp prepared with frying, deep-frying, or added sugar; instead, boiling or steaming is recommended. It's also important to control portion sizes. Since shrimp is a high-protein food, it should not be consumed in large amounts during a single meal. Additionally, as shrimp is a type of seafood containing high levels of purine, people with diabetes should eat it sparingly. Those who also have diabetic kidney disease need to be especially cautious about their intake.
