For people with diabetes, eating grapes requires caution. Since grapes contain a certain amount of sugar, blood glucose control is the primary consideration.The sugar content of Kyoho grapes is about 10%, while that of Xinjiang Mare’s Nipple grapes can be as high as 30%, so intake must be strictly limited.Grapes can be eaten in moderation […]
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What is the DASH Diet?
The DASH diet is a dietary pattern derived from a large-scale U.S. hypertension prevention program called Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) launched in 1997.It is an eating plan designed specifically for blood pressure control, helping reduce the risk of high blood pressure and improve overall health primarily by adjusting dietary structure. This dietary pattern […]
New Clues Linking Magnesium Levels, Coagulation Function and Microvascular Complications in Pediatric and Adolescent Type 1 Diabetes
Diabetic microangiopathy is a major cause of disability and long-term mortality in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). As an essential micronutrient in the human body, magnesium participates in a variety of enzymatic reactions and plays a vital role in maintaining intracellular homeostasis, bone metabolism, neuromuscular function, as well as regulating inflammation and coagulation. […]
Study Suggests: Drinking Coffee in the Morning Is More Beneficial to Health
Numerous prospective studies consistently show that moderate coffee consumption is associated with a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and all-cause mortality. For this reason, coffee was included in the 2015–2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans as an important component of a healthy dietary pattern. However, existing evidence remains controversial regarding the association between […]
Findings on Sodium‑to‑Potassium Ratio Are Consistent with the DASH Dietary Pattern
Previous studies have shown that hypertension, obesity, and insulin resistance are all associated with an increased risk of diabetes. Dietary sodium intake is closely related to blood pressure, while potassium is considered an important antagonist nutrient to sodium.A large prospective study based on the U.S. Million Veteran Program (MVP) was recently published in Clinical Nutrition […]
Dietary Precautions for Patients with Diabetic Kidney Disease
Most people are familiar with diabetes, which severely impacts patients’ daily lives.Diabetic kidney disease is a major complication of poorly controlled diabetes. Nearly 3.8 million people worldwide die from diabetes and its complications each year.Typical symptoms of diabetic kidney disease include proteinuria, hypertension, renal failure, and edema.Therefore, it is currently recommended that to halt the […]
Harms of Skipping Breakfast for People with Diabetes
With improving living standards and longer nightlife, many people try to sleep as late as possible in the morning, leaving no time for breakfast. Over time, their health gradually declines. This is true for healthy people, and even more so for people with diabetes.Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and we are […]
Confusions About Salt Control and Salt Restriction Strategies in Diabetes
Recently, at the Annual Meeting of the Chinese Diabetes Society (CDS), Professor Zhu Zhiming from the Department of Hypertension and Endocrinology, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, delivered a systematic and in-depth presentation on the practical dilemmas and strategic choices of clinical salt control in diabetic patients.Current international guidelines have provided recommendations for sodium intake in […]
Regulation of Salt Metabolism in Diabetes
Recently, at the Annual Meeting of the Chinese Diabetes Society (CDS), Professor Zhu Zhiming from the Department of Hypertension and Endocrinology, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, delivered a systematic and in-depth lecture on the regulatory mechanisms of salt metabolism under diabetic conditions. The homeostasis of body salt metabolism relies on the coordinated regulation of multiple […]
Correlation between Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index and Ambulatory Blood Pressure in Elderly Hypertensive Patients
Studies have shown that nutritional status is an important predictor of mortality and morbidity in various diseases. Patients with malnutrition are more prone to vascular endothelial dysfunction and have a higher risk of adverse cardiovascular events. Emerging evidence suggests that malnutrition may be a new risk factor in hypertensive patients. Previous studies have found that […]