Can people with high blood sugar take Jianwei Xiaoshi tablets?
Disease description:
I have been diagnosed with diabetes at the hospital and have been controlling my blood sugar levels. These past two days, I have been experiencing some mild indigestion and would like to take a bit of Jianwei Xiaoshi Tablets (health supplement for digestion). Therefore, I would like to ask whether it is safe for someone with high blood sugar to take Jianwei Xiaoshi Tablets?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Patients with high blood sugar can take Jianwei Xiaoshi Tablets. Jianwei Xiaoshi Tablets are a type of traditional Chinese medicine preparation that functions to improve digestion and is primarily used to treat digestive problems such as abdominal distension and loss of appetite. Its main ingredients include tangerine peel, Chinese yam, Pseudostellaria root, stir-fried barley malt, and hawthorn berry, none of which contain components that directly raise blood sugar levels. Therefore, based on its ingredients and therapeutic effects, Jianwei Xiaoshi Tablets are considered safe for patients with high blood sugar. Patients with elevated blood glucose levels should still pay attention to avoiding high-sugar and high-fat foods such as cakes and fatty meats, and should also engage in appropriate physical exercise to help lower blood sugar levels. If blood sugar control is unsatisfactory, patients should take antidiabetic medications under a doctor's guidance. If you have any concerns, it is recommended to consult a physician or pharmacist.
