Can people with diabetes drink water infused with Cordyceps sinensis (Dong Chong Xia Cao)?
Disease description:
A friend gave me a pack of Cordyceps flower, and I would like to give it to my mother-in-law to consume. However, she has diabetes, so I would like to ask if people with diabetes can drink water infused with Cordyceps flower?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Diabetes patients can drink water infused with Cordyceps flower (Cordyceps militaris), but should consume it in moderation. Cordyceps flower is an edible and medicinal fungus rich in cordyceps polysaccharides, proteins, amino acids, vitamins, and various trace elements. Appropriate consumption can help supplement certain nutrients in the body, and its low carbohydrate content has minimal impact on blood sugar levels. Additionally, Cordyceps flower may help enhance the immunity of diabetes patients and reduce urinary protein excretion, offering certain benefits to individuals with diabetes. However, Cordyceps flower cannot replace medications for lowering blood glucose, and patients should still follow standard medical treatments under a physician's guidance. When drinking Cordyceps flower-infused water, patients should also monitor their intake to avoid excessive consumption that may lead to adverse effects.
