Can I eat glutinous rice sticks if I have high blood sugar?
Disease description:
My mother's fasting blood glucose is a bit high. The doctor advised her to pay attention to her diet. Can she eat glutinous rice sticks when her blood sugar is high?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhao Lianli
People with high blood sugar should not eat glutinous rice sticks, as they contain high levels of sugar that can negatively affect blood glucose control. This food is primarily made from glutinous rice flour mixed with bean powder and coated with red bean paste, then sprinkled with plum blossom, pine flower, sesame seeds, or other ingredients. Glutinous rice is sticky and hard to digest, especially when made into cakes or pastries. Therefore, infants, young children, elderly individuals, and those with weakened digestion after illness should avoid consuming glutinous rice cakes. Patients with high blood sugar should opt for light, easily digestible foods whenever possible.
