Does the diabetic eat animal oil or vegetable oil?

For diabetics, the choice of diet is very important, and the intake of fat is a part that can not be ignored. In daily life, the common edible oils are animal oil and vegetable oil, so which kind of oil is better for diabetics? First, let’s understand the difference between animal oil and vegetable oil. Animal oil mainly comes from animal adipose tissue, such as lard, butter, mutton fat and so on. The content of saturated fatty acids in animal oil is high, which is easy to accumulate in the body after entering the human body, leading to increased cholesterol. Diabetic patients themselves have metabolic disorders, and the increase of cholesterol in the blood may further lead to complications such as cardiovascular disease. Vegetable oil is extracted from the fruits, seeds and germs of plants. Common vegetable oils, such as olive oil, peanut oil, corn oil and sunflower oil, contain more unsaturated fatty acids. Unsaturated fatty acids have many benefits for diabetics. For one thing, unsaturated fatty acids help lower cholesterol levels in the blood. It can promote the decomposition and metabolism of cholesterol, reduce the deposition of cholesterol on the wall of blood vessels, and thus reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Secondly, unsaturated fatty acids can improve insulin sensitivity. Insulin resistance is a common problem in diabetics, and unsaturated fatty acids in vegetable oils can alleviate this situation to some extent and help the body better use insulin to regulate blood sugar. In contrast, vegetable oils are preferred for diabetics. When choosing vegetable oil, there are also some considerations. Different vegetable oils have different characteristics, it is best not to eat only one kind of vegetable oil for a long time, you can eat several kinds of vegetable oils alternately, so that you can get more comprehensive nutrition. At the same time, although vegetable oil is relatively healthy, it is not low in calories, and excessive consumption can also lead to excessive calorie intake, causing blood sugar fluctuations and weight gain. For diabetics, vegetable oil should be the main ingredient in their daily diet, and the intake of fat should be reasonably controlled. At the same time, attention should be paid to balanced diet and moderate exercise, so as to better control blood sugar and maintain health.