Can people with diabetes eat adzuki beans and coix seed?
Disease description:
A family member has been diagnosed with diabetes and wants to control blood sugar using adzuki beans and coix seed. May I ask, can people with diabetes eat adzuki beans and coix seed?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
As common food ingredients, kidney beans and coix seed can be consumed in moderation by diabetic patients. This can be analyzed from the following aspects:
1. Kidney beans are rich in dietary fiber, protein, and various vitamins, while coix seed is known for its low sugar content and high fiber. Both have a certain blood sugar-lowering effect.
2. The carbohydrate content of kidney beans and coix seed cannot be ignored. Excessive consumption may lead to elevated blood sugar levels. Therefore, diabetic patients should consume them in moderation and include them in their daily total carbohydrate intake.
3. Kidney beans and coix seed have relatively low sugar content, and moderate consumption will not cause a rapid increase in blood sugar levels or trigger other complications.
4. Both coix seed and kidney beans have functions of strengthening the spleen and nourishing blood, which can help improve conditions such as excessive dampness and elevated blood sugar caused by spleen deficiency in diabetic patients.
Therefore, in daily life, it is important to arrange a balanced diet structure to ensure nutritional balance while effectively controlling blood sugar levels. At the same time, regular blood glucose monitoring and timely adjustment of dietary plans are necessary to achieve optimal blood sugar control.
