
Can people with diabetes drink lettuce and cucumber juice?
Disease description:
I have diabetes, and I would like to make some vegetable juice at home now that the weather is getting warmer. Can I drink juice made from lettuce and cucumber?

Diabetic patients can drink lettuce and cucumber juice, but should do so in moderation. Lettuce and cucumber are both low-sugar, high-fiber vegetables that are beneficial for diabetic patients. Lettuce is rich in minerals such as potassium, calcium, and phosphorus, as well as dietary fiber, which helps promote digestion, regulate blood pressure, and contains some vitamin C. Although some nutrients may be lost during the juicing process, it still retains considerable nutritional value. Cucumber has various benefits, including lowering blood sugar and beautifying the skin, and its low sugar content makes it suitable for diabetic patients. It should be noted that juicing can destroy some dietary fiber and vitamins, so diabetic patients are advised to consume vegetables directly to obtain more comprehensive nutrition. If they prefer drinking juice, they can consume lettuce and cucumber juice in moderation, but should not rely on it entirely as a substitute for regular meals. In addition, diabetic patients should also pay attention to controlling total food intake to maintain stable blood sugar levels.