Can I eat wakame if I have high blood sugar and high creatinine levels?
Disease description:
Recently, during a physical examination, I was found to have high blood sugar and high creatinine levels. Today, my wife prepared some blanched undaria pinnatifida (wakame). Is it okay for someone with high blood sugar and high creatinine levels to eat undaria pinnatifida?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Patients with high blood sugar and high creatinine levels can consume kombo (a type of edible seaweed), but should pay attention to appropriate amounts and individual conditions. Kombo is rich in potassium, sodium, magnesium, vitamins, dietary fiber, and other nutrients. For patients with high blood sugar, moderate consumption of kombo will not cause a sharp increase in blood glucose levels and can help supplement daily nutritional needs. At the same time, the potassium content in kombo may help regulate sodium balance in the body and potentially provide some auxiliary benefits for patients with elevated creatinine levels. It is worth noting that kombo has a cooling nature, and excessive consumption by diabetic patients with weak spleen and stomach may lead to coldness in these organs, causing discomforts such as abdominal pain and diarrhea. Additionally, for patients with high creatinine levels and concurrent renal insufficiency, attention should also be paid to blood potassium levels, as excessive intake of potassium from kombo may increase the burden on the kidneys.
