People with diabetes can eat meat, as they should focus on a balanced diet. Meat is rich in protein and other nutrients essential for the human body. However, it is important to choose low‑fat, high‑protein meats, control portion sizes, and avoid high‑fat and processed meats.Meat should be reasonably paired with vegetables and whole grains, and […]
Diabetics Should Be Cautious with Fried Foods
Fried foods are generally not recommended for people with diabetes, but occasional small amounts have little impact on blood glucose.Fried foods are usually high in fat and calories, which can easily cause blood glucose fluctuations and weight gain.If blood glucose is well-controlled, occasional small portions of fried foods usually do not have a significant effect.Choose […]
Early Symptoms and Screening Methods of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
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Exercise Intensity for People with Diabetes Should Be Moderate
Suitable exercise intensity varies with age and physical condition. People with diabetes should choose exercises that fit their own situation.Young people with diabetes who are in good physical condition can choose moderately high-intensity exercises, such as: Middle‑aged people with average physical condition can choose low‑to‑moderate intensity exercises, such as: Elderly or physically weak people with […]
Best Time for Exercise for People with Diabetes
Opinions vary on the best time for people with diabetes to exercise.Some say that 4:00–6:00 p.m. is the golden period for exercise, when coordination of muscles and joints is strongest, and heart rate and blood pressure are relatively stable.Blood pressure is higher in the early morning, so exercise is not recommended at that time.However, since […]
Aerobic Exercises Suitable for People with Diabetes
In addition to blood glucose control and diet management, people with diabetes should also engage in appropriate exercise. To protect the cardiovascular system and reduce body fat, it is advisable to choose gentle, moderate, full-body aerobic exercises.Suitable aerobic exercises include:Brisk walking, jogging, badminton, table tennis, cycling, Tai Chi, mountain climbing, swimming, etc.The aerobic exercises listed […]
Early Symptoms and Screening Methods of Lower Extremity Venous Disease in Diabetic Complications
Lower extremity venous disease is a type of diabetic lower extremity vascular disease that can cause discomfort in the lower extremities and skin ulcers of the lower extremities and feet.In China, the prevalence of chronic lower extremity venous disease is 8.89%, and the number of patients with diabetes complicated by chronic venous insufficiency is also […]
Methods and Risk Warnings for Angiographic Examinations in Diabetes
Long-term high blood glucose in diabetes can damage vascular endothelium, leading to arteriosclerosis, plaque formation, or microvascular disease.Through angiographic examinations (such as coronary angiography, lower extremity arteriography) or fundus fluorescein angiography, doctors can directly observe vascular morphology, blood flow status, and disease severity, and identify complications including myocardial infarction risk, lower extremity ischemia, or diabetic […]
Common Diabetes-Related Angiographic Examinations
Coronary Angiography:Examines whether the coronary arteries of the heart are narrowed or blocked. It is used to assess the risk of coronary artery disease in patients with diabetes and to determine whether interventional treatment (such as stent implantation) is needed.Lower Extremity Arteriography:Evaluates blood flow in the lower extremity arteries, diagnoses vascular lesions in diabetic foot, […]
Early Symptoms and Screening Methods of Lower Extremity Arterial Disease (LEAD) as a Diabetic Complication
Lower Extremity Arterial Disease (LEAD) is a local manifestation of systemic arterial disease and one of the main pathogenic mechanisms of diabetic foot.Studies show that the prevalence of LEAD among Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes aged 50 years and older is 21.2%. Another study indicates that 47.5% of patients with diabetic foot have LEAD.Early […]