Doctor shares 'plate and hand' method to help control blood sugar

Dr. Tran Thi Ngoc Anh - Department of Endocrinology, Nguyen Tri Phuong Hospital, said that diabetes is a medical condition that is greatly affected by diet, especially sweet and sugary foods. There are many formulas to help patients adjust their diet. Below are 2 main methods to help patients estimate food portions, thereby contributing to blood sugar control.

Fork method

Use a plate about 1 hand's diameter (about 20 cm). In a meal, 1/2 of the plate will be non-starchy vegetables such as cabbage, watercress, asparagus, lettuce, radish, eggplant, broccoli, Chinese cabbage, kohlrabi, okra, cucumber, spinach, brussel sprouts, green beans. 1/4 of the plate will be protein foods such as chicken, eggs, fish, beef, pork or beans, tofu. The remaining 1/4 will be starchy foods such as potatoes, rice, noodles, fruit or a glass of milk. Use filtered water after meals.

Using a plate helps measure the amount of food in each food group.

Hand method

This method helps to estimate simple food portions based on the palm of your hand. Accordingly, in one meal, you will use the amount of fiber such as vegetables that fits 2 palms. The amount of starch or fruit that fits 1 handful. Protein (meat, fish, eggs) fits 1 palm. Fat such as butter, fish oil, seed oil... the amount is about 1 thumb. In addition, add 200 ml of unsweetened milk.

British doctors also recommend choosing fats rich in long-chain fatty acids such as fish oil and seed oil over animal fats. Salt intake should be limited to less than 2.3 grams per day.

Avoid soft drinks, candy or foods high in sugar. Focus on 3 meals a day, avoid snacking, especially in patients using insulin injections.

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