What whole grains should diabetics eat, and what are the specific staple foods?
Disease description:
The hospital doctor recommends eating more whole grains as staple food. Could you please advise what whole grains are suitable for diabetes patients and what specific staple foods are recommended?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Diabetic patients can choose the following whole grains and staple foods in their diet:
1. Oats: Oats are rich in dietary fiber, vitamins, potassium, copper, and other nutrients. They not only provide a feeling of fullness but also help to improve intestinal function and have a certain effect on lowering blood glucose levels.
2. Buckwheat: Buckwheat contains abundant dietary fiber and trace elements, which can help control blood sugar levels, enhance insulin activity, and accelerate sugar metabolism.
3. Purple rice and black rice: These whole grains have a low glycemic index and are rich in dietary fiber and various trace elements, making them suitable for consumption by diabetic patients.
In addition to the above-mentioned whole grains, wheat bran and highland barley are also high-fiber, low-glycemic-index staple foods that help control blood sugar levels. Diabetic patients can also consume moderate amounts of corn, coix seed, sweet potatoes, and Chinese yam. Whole grains should account for more than half of the total staple food intake daily. At the same time, it is important to maintain a balanced diet by combining vegetables, lean meat, and low-fat dairy products, avoiding excessive intake of single foods, in order to achieve optimal blood glucose control.
