Summer is a good season for blood sugar control. Which staple foods help manage blood glucose?According to the Dietary Guidelines for Adults with Type 2 Diabetes (2023 Edition) issued by the National Health Commission of China, two foods frequently recommended as summer staples for diabetics are:Pumpkin and CornThis article explains how to eat these two […]
Should People with Diabetes Choose a Standard Blood Glucose Meter or a Continuous Glucose Monitor?
As the prevalence of diabetes rises, blood glucose monitoring has become an important tool in the daily management of diabetes. Choosing the right blood glucose monitoring device can not only help patients better control blood glucose but also reduce the risk of complications.Currently, blood glucose monitoring mainly falls into two categories: Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems […]
Harms of Smoking for People with Diabetes
Smoking not only increases the risk of cancer, respiratory diseases, and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, but is also closely associated with the development and progression of diabetes and its complications.A study including more than 6,000 patients with diabetes showed that after adjusting for other factors that raise HbA1c, smoking itself increases HbA1c.Each additional 20 pack‑years […]
Regular Exercise and Healthy Diet for People with Diabetes
Regular exercise and a healthy diet are the foundation of diabetes management and require long‑term adherence.Exercise helps improve cardiorespiratory endurance, increase energy, enhance blood glucose control, reduce insulin resistance, optimize lipid profiles, lower blood pressure, and maintain a healthy body weight.Exercise should be suspended in cases of severe hypoglycemia, diabetic ketoacidosis, proliferative retinopathy, etc.When blood […]
How People with Diabetes Can Prevent Cardiovascular and Renal Complications
In recent years, the treatment philosophy of diabetes has shifted:from a strategy focused only on blood glucose control to one aimed at improving outcomes of cardiovascular and renal diseases.In other words, diabetes management requires attention not only to blood glucose control but also to the prevention and treatment of complications such as cardiovascular disease and […]
LDL-Cholesterol Targets for People with Diabetes
Patients with diabetes combined with dyslipidemia have a significantly increased risk of cardiovascular disease.Among these, poor control of low‑density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL‑C) is recognized as the primary risk factor.For people with diabetes, individualized LDL‑C targets should be set based onwhether they have atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) and their age.Patients without atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease Patients with […]
Diabetics Should Not Ignore Blood Pressure Control
People with diabetes often have high blood pressure. If left uncontrolled, it can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.Studies show that active treatment of high blood pressure can significantly reduce the incidence and mortality of cardiovascular diseases, as well as the risk of microvascular complications.Therefore, people with diabetes should monitor their blood pressure […]
How to Tell If Your Blood Glucose Is Well‑Controlled?
At present, whether blood glucose meets the target is mainly judged by two indicators:Glycated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) and Time in Range (TIR).Glycated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) Time in Range (TIR)For most patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes: These data can be obtained through Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM).
10 Methods to Help People with Diabetes Prevent Diabetic Foot
Statistics show that worldwide, one person with diabetes undergoes amputation due to foot disease every 20 seconds — and the main culprit behind this is diabetic foot.Diabetic foot is one of the leading causes of disability and death in people with diabetes, with a higher mortality and disability rate than most cancers (including thyroid, breast, […]
3 Walking Secrets to Better Lower Blood Sugar for People with Diabetes
Spring is here, and walking is one of the best natural ways to control blood sugar. But not all walking works equally well—using the right method makes every step safer and more effective.Research shows that about 10,000 steps per day significantly reduces the risk of death for people with diabetes.However, moderation is key.Overexercise can damage […]