Can diabetics eat rock sugar?
Disease description:
I've come down with bronchitis, and I've been experiencing a persistent dry cough without phlegm. The cough medicine I took didn't seem to help. I'm planning to try some rock sugar and pear soup. May I ask, can people with diabetes consume rock sugar?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
In the dietary management of diabetes, it is important to control the intake of carbohydrates and sugars. Therefore, it is not recommended for diabetic patients to consume rock sugar.
1. Composition of rock sugar: The main components of rock sugar are glucose and fructose, which are monosaccharides that can be rapidly absorbed in the human body and cause a rise in blood glucose levels. For diabetic patients, maintaining stable blood glucose levels is key to treatment.
2. Dietary management: Diabetic patients need to pay special attention to dietary management, limiting the intake of carbohydrates, especially those that are easily absorbed, such as rock sugar, sucrose, and glucose. Consumption of these foods directly affects blood glucose levels and increases the risk of diabetic complications.
3. Blood glucose control: Strict control of blood glucose levels is necessary, and the high sugar content of rock sugar can significantly affect blood glucose levels, making it unfavorable for blood glucose control.
In daily diets, a reasonable meal plan should be developed, with strict control over carbohydrate intake. Diabetic patients should avoid consuming rock sugar as much as possible to prevent adverse health effects caused by blood glucose fluctuations.
