Can people with high blood sugar eat preserved eggs (pidan)?
Disease description:
I usually enjoy eating preserved eggs (pi dan), but during my recent physical examination, I found out that my blood sugar levels are a bit high. I would like to ask, is it okay to eat preserved eggs if I have high blood sugar?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
People with high blood sugar can eat preserved duck eggs (pi dan), but should pay attention to the following points:
1. **Moderate consumption**: Preserved duck eggs contain high-quality protein, fat, cholesterol, and various vitamins and minerals. Moderate consumption can provide certain nutritional benefits. However, due to their high cholesterol and sodium content, as well as potential additives such as lead used during processing, excessive consumption may have adverse effects on individuals with high blood sugar. Therefore, it is recommended to consume no more than one preserved duck egg per day.
2. **Control total calorie intake**: Patients with high blood sugar should calculate their total caloric needs based on their ideal body weight and daily activity level. As one of the protein sources, preserved duck eggs should be included within the total daily caloric intake to ensure a balanced and reasonable diet.
3. **Monitor blood glucose**: After consuming preserved duck eggs, patients should closely monitor their blood glucose levels to understand how their body responds to the food, and adjust their dietary plan accordingly.
