Can people with high blood sugar eat wheat, gorgon fruit (Euryale ferox), coix seed (Job's tears), or millet?

Jul 09, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I've had diabetes for several years, and my blood sugar levels have been relatively normal through medication. Can I eat wheat, gorgon fruit (Qianshi), coix seed (Yi Yi), and millet when my blood sugar is high?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
People with high blood sugar can consume wheat, gorgon fruit (Euryale ferox), Job's tears (Coix lacryma-jobi), and millet in moderation. These ingredients are categorized as whole grains or coarse grains, and they are rich in dietary fiber, which helps delay the absorption of sugar from food, thus contributing to stable blood glucose levels. Among them, wheat contains abundant B vitamins and minerals that help enhance immune function; gorgon fruit has effects of strengthening the spleen, stopping diarrhea, fortifying the kidneys, and reducing seminal emission, which may aid in improving blood sugar control; Job's tears promotes diuresis and reduces edema, clears heat, and helps drain abscesses, while also assisting in blood glucose regulation; millet is a nutritionally rich staple food that is easily digested and absorbed, with minimal impact on blood sugar. It should be noted, however, that although these foods are beneficial for blood sugar control, they should not be consumed in excess. Appropriate combinations based on individual constitution and blood glucose levels are necessary to maintain nutritional balance.