Can people with high blood sugar eat mustard greens and small wontons?
Disease description:
I was diagnosed with diabetes and would like to eat mustard greens and small wontons every morning. I'm wondering if this would have any impact on my condition. May I ask if it's okay to eat mustard greens and small wontons when having high blood sugar?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Patients with high blood sugar can eat mustard green wontons, but should pay attention to moderation and overall dietary control. Mustard green is a vegetable rich in dietary fiber and vitamins, with minimal impact on blood glucose levels. Wontons, as a type of staple food, have a glycemic effect that mainly depends on the ingredients of the filling and the wrapper. If the filling primarily consists of lean meat and vegetables (such as mustard greens), and the wrapper is of moderate thickness, the glycemic index will be relatively low, and moderate consumption will not significantly affect blood sugar levels. However, if the filling contains excessive fat or starch, or the wrapper is particularly thick, the glycemic effect may be significantly increased. In addition, patients with high blood sugar should also pay attention to pairing mustard green wontons with other low-sugar, high-fiber foods to maintain stable blood glucose levels. At the same time, they should also closely monitor their own blood sugar changes in order to adjust their diet and medication dosage promptly.
