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Can ‘vegetable ramen’, made only with vegetables, be lower in fat than meat-broth ramen, but similar or even higher in sodium?
1. The Image of ‘Vegetable Ramen’ The name ‘vegetable ramen’ gives us a healthy impression. Because it uses vegetables like mushrooms, cabbage, and radish to make the broth instead of meat, we expect it to be less oily and lighter. 2. Fat Content vs. Sodium Content – Fat: Indeed, vegetable ramen can be lower in…
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When eating tteok (rice cakes), can pairing it with a small amount of walnuts or almonds help mitigate the sharp blood sugar spike by slowing digestion?
1. The Importance of ‘Eating Together’ One of the effective strategies for controlling blood sugar in a diabetic diet is not to eat carbohydrate foods alone, but to consume them ‘together’ with foods rich in protein, healthy fats, and dietary fiber. 2. The Principle of Moderating Blood Sugar Rise – Delayed Digestion: Protein and fat…
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Are french fries a healthy snack, since potatoes are vegetables and they’re often eaten with ketchup?
1. The Two Pitfalls of French Fries: Oil and Ketchup While potatoes themselves are starchy vegetables high in carbohydrates, how they are cooked can dramatically change their impact on health and blood sugar. French fries represent one of the worst cooking methods that people with diabetes should avoid. 2. The Problem with Deep-Frying – High…
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Is sweet potato generally a more favorable choice for blood sugar management than potato because it has a lower GI and more fiber?
1. Staple Root Crops: Sweet Potatoes and Potatoes Sweet potatoes and potatoes are both representative starchy root vegetables. They share the commonality of being mainly composed of carbohydrates, but there are important differences in their nutritional content and their effect on blood sugar. 2. Difference in Glycemic Response – Glycemic Index (GI): While it varies…
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Can corn silk tea, with some research suggesting it may aid in lowering blood sugar and promoting urination, be a good beverage for people with diabetes?
1. What is Corn Silk Tea? Corn silk tea is a tea made by drying and boiling the ‘silk’ part that envelops the corn kernels, not the kernels themselves. It has traditionally been used to help reduce bloating in the body due to its diuretic (urine-promoting) effects. 2. Corn Silk Tea and Blood Sugar –…
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Does ‘Type 1.5 diabetes’ have an autoimmune cause like Type 1, but a slow, adult-onset pattern like Type 2?
1. The Diabetes Between Type 1 and Type 2 LADA (Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults) is often called ‘Type 1.5 diabetes’ to make it easier for patients to understand. As its nickname suggests, it is a special type of diabetes that has characteristics of both Type 1 and Type 2, and is therefore easily mistaken…
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Is ‘MODY,’ caused by a defect in a single specific gene, a hereditary form of diabetes that occurs regardless of lifestyle?
1. What is MODY (Maturity-Onset Diabetes of the Young)? MODY stands for ‘Maturity-Onset Diabetes of the Young’ and has a completely different cause from Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. It is a rare, hereditary form of diabetes caused by a defect in a single specific ‘gene’ related to insulin production, not by problems with…
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For diagnosing diabetes, are the results the same whether using fingertip blood or venous blood from the arm?
1. Glucose Levels Differ Depending on Where You Measure Our body’s blood glucose levels show slight differences depending on the type of blood measured. The self-monitoring glucose meters we use at home use ‘capillary blood’ from the fingertip, while the blood drawn at a hospital for diagnosis is ‘venous blood’ from the arm. 2. Why…
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Is ‘postprandial blood glucose’ generally measured based on the 2-hour mark from the *start* of the meal?
1. The Importance of Postprandial Blood Glucose Monitoring Postprandial (after-meal) blood glucose is a crucial indicator of how effectively our body’s insulin responds to the food we eat, especially carbohydrates. Measuring and managing post-meal blood sugar against a consistent standard is essential for reducing glycemic variability and preventing complications. 2. Why is the ‘Start of…
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Does a blood ketone test reflect the body’s current ketone status more accurately and in real-time than a urine ketone test?
1. Two Methods of Measuring Ketones There are two main ways to measure ketones to assess the risk of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA): urine tests and blood tests. Both are useful, but they differ in terms of accuracy and real-time reflection. 2. Urine Ketone Test – Principle: When ketones increase in the blood, they are excreted…
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