Can I eat sweet rice wine with eggs if my postprandial blood sugar is high?
Disease description:
I suddenly felt a bit dizzy today. After going to the hospital for a check-up, I found out that my postprandial blood glucose level was high. My mother-in-law made sweet rice wine with eggs for lunch, and I really want to eat it. Is it okay for me to consume sweet rice wine with eggs if my postprandial blood glucose is high?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
High postprandial blood glucose levels are not suitable for consuming sweet rice wine with eggs, mainly for the following reasons:
1. **Effects of alcohol and sugar**: Sweet rice wine with eggs contains a certain amount of alcohol and sugar. The main component of alcohol is ethanol. Once ingested, ethanol can damage pancreatic beta cells, leading to reduced insulin secretion, which is detrimental to blood glucose control.
2. **Excessive total energy intake**: Consuming sweet rice wine with eggs may increase total daily energy intake. When energy intake exceeds the body's needs, excess energy is stored as fat. Over time, this may lead to weight gain, thereby exacerbating insulin resistance and making blood glucose levels more difficult to control.
3. **Dietary recommendations**: For individuals with high blood glucose levels, it is recommended to avoid foods high in sugar, fat, and cholesterol, as well as alcoholic beverages, in their daily diet. Instead, they should choose foods rich in dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals, such as vegetables, fruits, and whole grains.
