Can people with high blood sugar or diabetes consume soy products?

Diabetic patients with high blood sugar can generally consume soy products, but they should pay attention to the following points: 1. **Moderate intake**: Soy products such as tofu and soy milk are rich in high-quality plant protein and are beneficial for diabetic patients. However, intake should be controlled to avoid excessive consumption, which may lead to excess caloric intake and affect blood glucose control. 2. **Avoid fried foods**: Fried soy products, such as fried tofu and dried tofu, should be avoided as frying increases fat content, which is detrimental to the control of blood glucose and lipids. 3. **Restrictions for special conditions**: Patients with diabetic nephropathy should restrict protein intake, especially plant proteins such as soy products, after entering stage 3 to reduce the burden on the kidneys. Additionally, diabetic patients with comorbid hyperuricemia should also limit soy product consumption, as soy products contain relatively high levels of purines, which may exacerbate the metabolic burden of uric acid.