What to eat to avoid high blood sugar during Tet?

Video content is professionally consulted by Master, Doctor Bui Minh Duc - Department of General Internal Medicine - Vinmec Times City International Hospital

There are no exact and suitable nutrition guidelines for all diabetics, however, the main purpose of nutritional balance for diabetics is to control blood sugar stably, avoid postprandial hyperglycemia and reduce the risk of additional complications.

During Tet, people with diabetes need to make sure to follow a strict diet to ensure adequate nutrition and stabilize blood sugar. Nutrition for people with diabetes plays a very important role. As long as the patient eats healthy and does not increase blood sugar, the patient can still participate in activities and have fun on New Year's Day.
Nutrition for diabetics on Tet holiday needs to be ensured:
With food:
On Tet holiday, there are often foods containing fast-absorbing sugar such as banh chung, sticky rice... to avoid post-prandial hyperglycemia, the patient should only should eat a small amount and combine with vermicelli and noodles. People with diabetes and dyslipidemia should pay attention to avoid fatty meats. With drinks:
For soft drinks (carbonated), diabetics should avoid using them and replace them with other non-carbonated drinks to limit postprandial hyperglycemia. For alcohol, it should be limited because beer adds sugar and excess energy. Nuts, confectionery, jam:
Should actively eat in moderation to avoid post-meal hyperglycemia. In addition to nutritional balance for people with diabetes, it is also important to pay attention to blood sugar control by:
Eat evenly, do not skip meals; Daily exercise; Eat small meals to avoid hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia. Adhering to the daily regimen and principles of the nutrition pyramid for diabetics during Tet will help patients control the disease as well as limit the occurrence of other complications.