Traditional Chinese medicine remedies for high blood sugar, methods to control high blood sugar

Traditional Chinese medicine remedies for treating high blood sugar:

1. 30g of Astragalus, 60g of Chinese yam, 100g of polished rice. Boil the Astragalus and Chinese yam into juice, remove the residue, add polished rice and cook into porridge. It has the effect of strengthening the spleen and replenishing qi, and is especially suitable for patients with high blood sugar who have symptoms such as fatigue and poor spirit.

2. 30g each of ginseng root, adenophora root, rhizoma anemarrhenae, polygonatum odoratum, yam, fresh rehmannia root, and black plum, 1 old drake, a little green onion, ginger, and salt, cook and eat the meat and drink the soup. It has the effect of nourishing qi and yin, and is especially suitable for patients with high blood sugar who have symptoms such as dry mouth, fatigue, etc.

3. Cook 30g of coix seed, 20g of yam and 60g of polished rice into porridge once a day. It has the effect of strengthening the spleen and benefiting the body, and is especially suitable for patients with high blood sugar who have symptoms such as fatigue, tiredness, abdominal distension, loose stools or diarrhea.

4. 30g of fresh lily, 20g of lotus seeds, 60g of polished rice, cook them into porridge and eat it once a day. It has the effect of nourishing the heart and calming the mind, and is especially suitable for patients with high blood sugar who have symptoms such as insomnia, fatigue, dreaminess, palpitations, restlessness, and weight loss.

Common methods of controlling hyperglycemia include:

1. Control total calories: The total calories should be determined according to the patient's nutritional status, weight, age, gender and physical activity. The principle is to keep the patient's weight slightly lower than or within the standard weight range. For the elderly, the daily calorie intake is 1500-1800 kcal, and for obese people, it should be reduced to 1200-1500 kcal. Carbohydrates account for about 60% of the total calories, which is equivalent to 300-400 grams of staple food. The sugars in coarse grains are decomposed slowly and are suitable for diabetics. Adequate high-quality protein should also be provided. 150-200 grams of lean meat (including fish, eggs and soy products) and 250 grams of milk can be eaten every day.

2. Sufficient dietary fiber and vitamins: High-fiber foods can slow down the decomposition and absorption of carbohydrates, which is beneficial for balancing blood sugar. Since a reduction in food intake can lead to insufficient supply of vitamins and trace elements, it is advisable to eat more fresh vegetables. Fruits contain more fructose, so it is best not to eat them when blood sugar is not well controlled. You can also take a variety of vitamins and mineral tablets (pills) orally to supplement.

3. Prevention and treatment of complications: Diabetes leads to disordered fat metabolism, high blood lipids, and rapid development of atherosclerosis. The cholesterol content in food must be controlled, generally not exceeding 300 mg/day, equivalent to one egg per day. Eat less or no animal fats and high cholesterol animal viscera foods. Diabetic patients are also prone to renal insufficiency, and urine protein should be checked frequently.