Late at night, when most people have gone to sleep, diabetes patients may have a difficult problem: what if they’re hungry? Late-night feeding is a challenge for blood sugar control, but by scientific means we can minimize wind risk.
Late-night feeding can lead to difficulties in blood sugar control, because the body metabolizes at night at a slower rate, and sugar in food is easier to convert into fat storage. In addition, late-night feeding may affect the quality of sleep and thus the blood sugar level.
Here is a scientific strategy for diabetics to feed at night:
(1) Avoiding high sugar foods: In the middle of the night, foods with high sugar content, such as desserts, candy, etc., should be avoided, which can lead to a sharp rise in blood sugar.
(2) Selection of low GI foods: The low blood sugar index (GI) foods, such as whole grains, beans and some fruits, can be used to slowly release sugar and help to maintain blood sugar stability.
(3) Control weight: When eating late at night, the weight of the food should be controlled to avoid an increase in blood sugar due to overingestion.
(4) Protein and fibre-rich: The choice of foods rich in protein and fibre, such as nuts, Greek yogurt or vegetables, can provide a lasting abdomen.
(5) Maintaining a regular diet: Keep as regular the diet as possible and avoid excessive hunger leading to heavy consumption of late-night food.
(6) Surveillance of blood sugar: If you choose to eat at night, remember to monitor blood sugar before and after feeding in order to adjust the dose of insulin or medication in a timely manner.
(7) Healthy snack choices: prepare some healthy snacks, such as carrot sticks, cucumbers or a small amount of nuts, for occasional need.
If diabetes patients want to control their diet at night, the following are alternatives:
(1) Water: Sometimes we mistook thirst for hunger. Have a drink of water, wait a few minutes, see if it’s really hungry.
(2) Brushing of teeth: Clean mouth inhibits appetite and reminds itself of a day of diet.
(3) Fragmentation: Spreading hunger for food by reading, listening to music or making easy stretches.
For diabetics, late-night feeding requires careful treatment. By choosing low GI foods, controlling weights, monitoring blood sugar and adopting alternatives, diabetes patients can maintain blood sugar stability while satisfying their hunger.
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