1. Radish

Each part of the radish can be eaten in different ways. The 1/3 from the top to the bottom has more vitamin C, and the middle part of the radish has more sugar. It is rich in texture and has a crisp and tender texture. It can be cut into cubes for salads or shredded for cold dishes with sugar and vinegar. The tail of radish contains more substances such as amylase and mustard oil, and has a spicy taste, which can help digestion and increase appetite. If peeled and eaten raw, it is a good choice for diabetic patients to replace fruits.

2. Edamame beans

The lecithin in edamame beans is one of the indispensable nutrients for brain development. It helps to improve brain function. It is rich in dietary fiber and can not only improve constipation. It is also beneficial to the reduction of blood pressure and cholesterol, and is very beneficial to diabetic cardiovascular patients.

3. Konjac

We are not very familiar with konjac but it has many effects on controlling the rise of blood sugar. Generally, patients with hyperglycemia are prone to have their blood sugar rise after eating dinner. It means that blood sugar is high after a meal. If you can eat konjac regularly, you will control the rise in blood sugar after a meal. Reduce the burden on the pancreatic islets.

4. Onions

It tastes sweet, pungent, and slightly warm in nature. It is similar in nature and flavor to onions and garlic. It has the effects of strengthening the stomach, increasing appetite, and promoting qi circulation. Together with garlic, Consumption has a hypoglycemic effect. Onions contain the antidiabetic drug tolbutamide. Regular consumption of onions can not only satisfy hunger, but also lower blood sugar and cure diseases. You can fry 1 onion at each meal, twice a day. When frying, it is better to make it tender and crispy, and do not over fry. Regular consumption not only helps diabetic patients reduce hunger, but also has a blood sugar-lowering effect.

5. Carrots

Carrots contain a variety of carotenoids, vitamins, anthocyanins and other ingredients. Experiments have confirmed that carrot extract has a significant effect on lowering blood sugar. Carrots can be eaten raw or juiced, or used as an ingredient.

6. Leeks

In addition to calcium, phosphorus, iron, sugar and protein, vitamins A and C, it also contains carotene and a large amount of fiber, which can enhance gastrointestinal motility. , has a good laxative effect and can remove excess nutrients from the intestines, including excess fat.

7. Bitter melon

Bitter melon tastes extremely bitter and is cold in nature. It has the functions of clearing away heat, relieving heat, clearing the liver, improving eyesight, and detoxifying. Modern medical research has found that bitter melon contains components such as bitter melon, 5-hydroxytryptamine, glutamic acid, alanine and vitamin B1. The crude extract of bitter melon has an insulin-like effect, can lower blood sugar, and has a good preventive and therapeutic effect on diabetes.

8. Black fungus

Black fungus contains fungus polysaccharide, vitamins, protein, carotene and minerals such as potassium, sodium, calcium and iron. Among them, fungus polysaccharide has a hypoglycemic effect. Animal experiments show that fungus polysaccharides can lower blood sugar in diabetic mice. Black fungus can be used in stir-fries or soups, or as an ingredient.

9. Cucumber

It is sweet and cool in nature, sweet and crisp, and has the effect of removing heat and quenching thirst. Modern pharmacological research shows that cucumber contains only 1.6% sugar. It is a commonly used food substitute for diabetic patients and can obtain vitamin C, carotene, cellulose and minerals. The propylene glycol acid contained in cucumber can inhibit the conversion of sugars in the human body into fat. For obese diabetic patients with high blood pressure, it is of great benefit to eat 100 grams of cucumber every day.

10. Lettuce

Lettuce contains a lot of cellulose, but the sugar and fat content are very low, and it also contains insulin activators. The high fiber content can delay the digestion of food and the absorption of glucose in the intestines, helping to control postprandial blood sugar.

11. Pumpkin

In recent years, domestic and foreign studies have shown that pumpkin is an ideal food for treating diabetes. Pumpkin contains a large amount of pectin. When pumpkin is eaten with starchy foods, it will increase the viscosity of gastric contents and delay gastric emptying. Pectin will form a gel-like substance after fully absorbing water in the intestine, which can delay intestinal emptying. Improve the absorption of sugar and reduce postprandial blood sugar. In addition, pumpkin is rich in trace element cobalt. Cobalt is a trace element necessary for the synthesis of insulin by human pancreatic islet cells. It can promote the secretion of insulin in the body and lower blood sugar.

12. Spinach

It is sweet and cold in nature, quenches thirst and moisturizes dryness, and returns to the lung and stomach meridians. It has the effects of moistening dryness, clearing away heat, lowering qi and regulating middle energy, and regulating blood. It is suitable for diabetic patients with chest and diaphragm fullness and epigastric congestion. Spinach contains a lot of oxalic acid. When cooked with calcium-rich foods, it is easy to form calcium oxalate, which is not conducive to human body absorption and has adverse effects on the gastrointestinal tract. You should be careful when cooking. It is the best vegetable to assist in the treatment of thirsty people with diabetes.

13. Yam

Yam contains diosgenin, dopamine, yam glycoside hydrochloride, various amino acids and other substances. In recent years, pharmacological studies have shown that yam has good preventive and therapeutic effects on diabetes and can resist the increase in blood sugar caused by epinephrine and glucose. Yams can be simmered in soup or fried.

14. Celery

It has a sweet and cold taste. It can remove irritability and heat in the heart, dissipate solar terms, and relieve blood stasis. It has the effects of lowering blood sugar, lowering blood lipids and lowering blood pressure. Patients with diabetes and hypertension can consume it for a long time. Take 500 grams of celery, smash it thoroughly and extract the juice. Take it twice a day. If you insist on it for a long time, it is effective for diabetes.