How many carbohydrates can be consumed with high blood sugar?
Disease description:
I am a patient with high blood sugar, and my doctor advised me not to consume excessive carbohydrates. I would like to ask, for someone with high blood sugar, how many carbohydrates can be consumed?
For patients with high blood sugar, the daily carbohydrate intake should be determined according to individual conditions. Generally, it is recommended that carbohydrates account for 50%-60% of total energy intake, equivalent to approximately 200-350 grams of staple food per day. This range is not absolute and must also consider factors such as the patient's height, weight, severity of condition, and presence of complications. For patients just beginning dietary therapy, carbohydrate intake can be controlled at a lower level, such as 200 grams per day, and then gradually increased to 250-300 grams once blood sugar stabilizes. If the patient is simultaneously undergoing oral hypoglycemic agents or insulin treatment and the condition is unstable, carbohydrate intake should remain within a lower range, such as 200-250 grams, with adjustments made after the condition stabilizes. Particular attention should be paid to elderly diabetic patients, whose carbohydrate intake should not exceed 250 grams. When adjusting the diet, it is recommended to consult a doctor or nutritionist for professional advice.