Can pregnant women with high blood sugar and high blood pressure eat Chinese yam?
Disease description:
I am now 23 weeks pregnant. During a recent check-up, I found that both my blood sugar and blood pressure levels were slightly elevated. However, I've recently developed a strong liking for Chinese yam (Dioscorea), so I'd like to ask: can pregnant women with high blood sugar and high blood pressure eat Chinese yam?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Pan Yongyuan
Pregnant women with high blood sugar and high blood pressure can appropriately consume Chinese yam, which generally does not cause abnormal effects on blood glucose levels. Women who experience elevated blood sugar and blood pressure during pregnancy need to control their diet, avoiding greasy foods and those high in sugar, to prevent health complications. At the same time, patients should also take antihypertensive medications as prescribed by a physician to maintain blood pressure within the normal range.
