Diabetes is itself an endocrine and metabolic disease, mainly caused by insufficient insulin secretion or insulin resistance, leading to abnormal blood glucose levels. Long‑term high blood sugar can disrupt the balance of various hormones in the body, further triggering or worsening endocrine system disorders.The relationship between diabetes and endocrine disorders is reflected in multiple aspects. […]
Category: diabetes care
Can People with Diabetes Work Normally?
People with diabetes can usually work normally as long as their blood glucose is stably controlled, but they should avoid high-intensity physical labor and jobs with reversed day-night schedules.Those with well-controlled diabetes have little difference in work ability compared with healthy people. They are fully capable of daily mental work such as office work, education, […]
Jobs and Careers Related to Diabetes
Endocrinologist: Diagnoses and treats diabetes and other endocrine diseases, and develops personalized treatment plans.Diabetes Educator: Instructs patients on blood glucose monitoring, diet adjustment, and medication use in hospitals or communities.Dietitian / Nutritionist: Designs personalized meal plans to help patients control blood glucose through diet.Diabetes Health Manager: Provides personalized health services, maintains patient records, and implements […]
Will diabetes become irreversible once having sexual intercourse?
Diabetes does not become irreversible simply because of sexual intercourse, and there is no direct, inevitable link between sexual activity and disease recovery.Sexual intercourse itself does not directly make diabetes harder to recover from. However, the body is under stress during the process, which may cause blood glucose fluctuations. If blood sugar is poorly controlled, […]
Diabetes Patients Should Be Cautious About Sexual Life
Diabetes patients are not prohibited from sexual intercourse, but they need to take into account their condition and complications.In general, diabetes patients can have sexual life. However, extra caution is required if complications are present: due to persistently high and unstable blood glucose, diabetes can lead to various complications that may affect sexual life. For […]
Can Diabetes Be Cured?
For a long time, diabetes has been regarded as a chronic disease that is difficult to cure. However, with the development of technology and the deepening of diabetes research, new therapeutic drugs, treatment plans and methods for diabetes are constantly improving, such as stem cell therapy and gene therapy for diabetes, which are cutting-edge research […]
Is Diabetes Hereditary?
Diabetes does have a genetic tendency, but it is not a directly inherited disease. It is a metabolic disorder caused by the combined effects of genetic and environmental factors.Specifically:Type 1 diabetes has a relatively low heritability (about 3%–7%). Its genetic mechanism is closely related to the HLA gene (human leukocyte antigen), but it requires specific […]
Fruits Diabetics Should Avoid or Limit
Diabetics should try to avoid or strictly limit the following fruits due to their high sugar content or high glycemic index.Watermelon: Has a high glycemic index. Although it contains plenty of water, its sugar is concentrated and can easily cause a sharp rise in blood sugar.Lychees and longans: Extremely high in sugar, and easy to […]
What Fruits Can Diabetics Eat?
Diabetics are often confused about which fruits to eat, since most fruits contain sugar. However, this does not mean they cannot eat fruit at all. Diabetics should choose fruits with relatively low sugar content. The recommended fruits are as follows:BerriesStrawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, etc. are rich in antioxidants and dietary fiber, with a glycemic index […]