Can people with high blood sugar eat Konjac Silver Noodles?
Disease description:
Today, my family is preparing to have hot pot, and we bought a lot of vegetables and also some konjac yam vermicelli. I know my blood sugar is a bit high, and I shouldn't eat foods containing sugar. However, I'm not sure whether I can eat konjac yam vermicelli, so I'd like to find out whether it is suitable for consumption when blood sugar levels are high.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Konjac silver threads, also known as konjac noodles, can be consumed by individuals with high blood sugar. Konjac noodles are low in fat, sugar, and calories. Every 100 grams of konjac noodles contain only 17 kcal, and they are rich in nutrients such as fiber, starch, and vitamins, offering considerable nutritional value. For individuals with elevated blood glucose levels, moderate consumption of konjac noodles will not raise blood sugar levels and may actually help stabilize them, as certain components in konjac noodles have a certain effect in inhibiting increases in blood sugar. However, consumption should still be moderate, and individuals should monitor their personal physical reactions. If symptoms such as allergy, diarrhea, or abdominal pain occur, consumption should be stopped immediately. Moreover, konjac noodles cannot replace medical treatment. Patients with high blood sugar should follow their doctor's dietary advice and treatment plan.
