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  Managing Diabetes: Tips and Natural Insulin Alternatives Diabetes is a common chronic disease, and its real danger lies in the complications caused by abnormal blood sugar levels. When the body's sugar regulation fails, sugar accumulates in the blood, leading to symptoms of high and fluctuating blood sugar levels. Diet Adjustment: Key to Diabetes Management One of the primary ways to manage diabetes is through diet adjustment. Eating foods that help lower blood sugar can stabilize your condition. For instance, tomatoes contain lycopene, which has antioxidant effects that can improve insulin sensitivity and promote insulin secretion, earning them the nickname "natural insulin." However, there are many other foods with similar benefits. Natural Insulin Alternatives Black Wolfberry Rich in anthocyanins, black wolfberry can enhance the body's antioxidant capabilities, reduce oxidative stress on islet β cells, and promote their repair and regeneration. This makes it a va

  Understanding and Managing Cysts: Prevention and Care Cysts are common benign lesions caused by tissue degeneration or inflammation. While the exact mechanism of cyst formation is unclear, it is generally believed to be related to genetics, endocrine factors, infection, and trauma. Cysts can develop in various parts of the body, including the thyroid, kidney, breast, liver, ovary, and skin. They are categorized as true or false based on their formation mechanism. True cysts result from the accumulation of normal or abnormal secretions, while pseudocysts arise from tissue necrosis or cavitation due to trauma, infection, or parasites. Cysts can also be classified as benign or malignant based on their association with cancer. Types of Cysts to Watch Out For While most cysts are benign and do not require treatment, cysts in certain locations warrant caution. Liver Cysts Liver cysts are common benign liver diseases that generally do not need treatment. However, parasitic liver cysts, whic

Understanding Diabetes Mellitus: Causes, Symptoms, and Management Diabetes mellitus is a common endocrine and metabolic disease. It is characterized by chronic hyperglycemia due to absolute or relative insufficiency of insulin secretion, leading to disorders in sugar, protein, fat, and water and electrolyte balance. If you experience symptoms such as excessive thirst (polydipsia), frequent urination (polyuria), increased hunger (polyphagia), and unexplained weight loss, and your random blood sugar level is ≥ 11.1 mmol/L or fasting blood sugar is ≥ 7.0 mmol/L, you may be diagnosed with diabetes. Dietary Considerations for Diabetics Diabetics must be vigilant about their daily diet. Even if they are not careful, family members often remind them, and ignoring these reminders can lead to alarming test results. Therefore, it is better to avoid certain foods. Common Misconceptions and Dietary Tips Can Diabetics Eat Eggs? Eggs are highly nutritious and contain no sugar, making them a safe cho

  Many diabetic patients believe that the decline in islet function is an incurable curse. In fact, many domestic and international literature and data show that the rate of decline in islet function can be delayed or even reversed. A scientific lifestyle can slow down the rate of decline in islet function. In 1986, Professor Pan Xiaoren from China-Japan Friendship Hospital, in collaboration with more than 50 medical teams in Daqing, Heilongjiang Province, conducted a study on preventing diabetes using three strategies: diet, exercise, and diet plus exercise. The results found that these three methods could significantly reduce the incidence of diabetes. This indirectly verified that a scientific lifestyle can improve  insulin  resistance and slow down the rate of decline in islet function. Today, the Daqing Diabetes Prevention Study has been going on for over 30 years. Professor Pan Xiaoren has passed away, but Professor Li Guangwei is still conducting ongoing observations on the pati

  China’s Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of  Type 2 Diabetes  (2017 Edition) states that  type 2 diabetes  is a progressive disease. As the disease progresses, blood sugar tends to gradually increase, and the intensity of treatment to control hyperglycemia should also be strengthened, often requiring a combination of multiple methods. Lifestyle intervention is the basic treatment measure for  type 2 diabetes  and should be implemented throughout the treatment of diabetes. Studies have also shown that diabetic patients who insist on regular exercise for 12 to 14 years have a significantly reduced mortality rate. Regular exercise has many benefits. It can help diabetic patients improve insulin sensitivity and skeletal muscle function, improve fat and protein metabolism, prevent and treat diabetic complications, and improve their mental state. However, this does not mean that as long as you exercise, there are benefits, and exercise is not without taboos. If you don't pay

  Lao Li came to the hospital to check his   blood sugar . The results showed that his fasting blood sugar was 6.4mmol/L and his blood sugar 2 hours after a meal was 12.8mmol/L. When he got the test report, he was worried. Why is his fasting blood sugar normal but his postprandial blood sugar so high? Today, let’s talk about the causes and countermeasures of postprandial hyperglycemia. 8 causes of post-meal high blood sugar 01 The secretion of blood sugar-raising hormones in the body increases in the morning We all know that insulin is used to lower  blood sugar , but in fact there are many glycemic hormones in our body: glucagon, glucocorticoids, thyroxine, epinephrine and norepinephrine, growth hormone, etc. Among them, glucocorticoid secretion has a "circadian rhythm", with the highest secretion at 8 a.m., gradually decreasing in the afternoon, and reaching the lowest level at midnight. Adrenaline and norepinephrine also have similar changing trends. Therefore, under the i

  Many fashionable people wear Xiaomi   sports   bracelets, and it is said that the most important function is to measure steps. Presumably, people with diabetes will often use pedometers. These software make our exercise more quantitative, but are the steps they measure really effective? Have you really walked 10,000 steps? In some industries, walking may be required while working. Most of this walking is very low intensity and does not promote health due to incorrect standing or walking postures. The average number of steps for adults is around 8,000, and these 8,000 steps are basically very low-intensity steps, just daily activities. Among the 10,000 steps taken per day, excluding 8,000 steps from daily activities, your effective number of steps may be only 2,000. If you give up exercising when the pedometer shows 10,000 steps, the effect of exercise has not been achieved. Ensure exercise intensity When people with diabetes do daily walking exercises, the first thing to do is to en