Can people with diabetes drink bitter melon and vegetable soup with pork slices?
Disease description:
My father has diabetic ketoacidosis and is currently in the hospital. I would like to cook a bitter melon, pork slices, and vegetable soup for him. May I ask if people with diabetes can consume bitter melon, pork slices, and vegetable soup?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Diabetic patients can consume bitter melon with pork and vegetable soup, which offers certain benefits for managing diabetes. Bitter melon is one of the ideal foods for diabetic patients, as it contains bitter melon saponins and insulin-like substances that help lower blood glucose levels. Vegetables are rich in dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals, which help control blood sugar fluctuations and provide essential nutrients to the body. The pork adds protein and fatty acids to the soup, helping supplement energy and nutrients. However, diabetic patients should also pay attention to the following points when consuming this soup:
1. Control the amount of pork consumed to avoid excessive intake of fat and calories.
2. Keep the soup light and avoid adding excessive oil and salt.
3. Based on individual health conditions and nutritional needs, consume an appropriate amount to avoid excessive intake that may cause elevated blood sugar levels.
