Can people with high blood sugar eat tangyuan (glutinous rice balls) and rice noodles?
Disease description:
Today, during a routine medical check-up at the hospital, I found out that my blood sugar level was a bit high. The doctor advised me to control my diet, so I'd like to ask: can I eat tangyuan (glutinous rice balls) and rice noodles if I have high blood sugar?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Pan Yongyuan
Patients with high blood sugar are generally advised not to eat tangyuan (glutinous rice balls), mainly because the fillings of tangyuan—such as sesame, peanuts, red bean paste, or chocolate—contain high levels of sugar and fat. Consuming them may cause a temporary spike in blood glucose levels, which is unfavorable for blood sugar control. However, patients with high blood sugar may choose to consume rice flour appropriately, provided that the calories from rice flour are strictly accounted for within their daily caloric intake to prevent adverse effects.
