Diabetes: Limit Pork Rib Soup Consumption

Chao Jingxin said that diabetes is more related to one's lifestyle habits, and it's necessary to control weight and diet.

[Expert Introduction]

A chief physician, part-time professor of Fujian Medical University, a member of the expert group at the hospital. Currently serves as the vice chairman of the Endocrine Society of the Chinese Medical Association in Fujian Province, and the chairman of the Endocrine Committee in Xiamen City.

[On-the-Spot Consultation]

Zhang Jingxin is an expert treating diabetes and hyperthyroidism with excellent reputation among patients. Appointments are hard to come by; people call a week before her office hours start at 8 AM. Staff started taking calls around 7 AM, making it virtually impossible to get through. During interviews, many patients were present due to insufficient staff. The center director personally assisted Zhang Jingxin in processing patient requests and writing prescriptions.

Mrs. Liu specifically took a day off to see the doctor for hyperthyroidism. "It's a chronic condition that requires regular visits to the same doctor."Getting an appointment at major hospitals is difficult, which can be very stressful when you cannot get treatment on time."Miss Liu lives nearby, Zhao Jingxin prescribed a thyroid function test for her, so she only needs to draw blood at the community center."Mrs. Liu lives nearby and had her thyroid function checked by Zhang Jingxin, who arranged for her to have a blood test in her local community center. Samples would then be sent to the main hospital for analysis by professionals."This is much more convenient."”

Mrs. Zhang, an old diabetic patient, pays attention to her health and often uses bone soup to drink, "It's nutritious and less harmful than taking medication too frequently."When she sought medical care, she mentioned that she often uses Zhang Jingxin immediately advised Mrs. Zhang not to continue drinking bone soup."Diabetes patients tend to feel hungry more easily; it's important to control diet and avoid excessive nourishment."She suggested that she drink shark or clam soups instead."Diabetes patients are more prone to feeling hungry. They should pay attention to controlling their diet and avoid excessive tonics.""Bone soup is too greasy for you, diabetic patients should not eat such oily foods." Zhang Jingxin recommended light meals like shark or clam soups.[Expert Prescription]Those with excessive weight should check at the hospital. The number of diabetes cases has been increasing.

Last year, a survey by the Xiamen Diabetes Research Institute showed 550 samples were taken from our city.

Statistical results show that the prevalence of diabetes is 7.6%, and pre-diabetes is 6.1%.

In 1986, during the second large-scale survey nationwide, Xiamen had a rate of 2.5%. Zhao Jingxin said that last year, the Diabetes Research Institute in Xiamen participated in a national diabetes survey, with 550 samples taken from our city."Apart from genetic factors, diabetes is more often caused by lifestyle habits and environmental conditions," Zhang Jingxin said."Modern lifestyles are irregular with too much high-calorie and hormone-rich food consumption. Lack of exercise contributes to the trend towards diabetes among a larger population, including younger people. The smallest patient I've seen was 8 years old."

Zhao Jingxin said that in recent years, diabetes is no longer just for middle-aged and elderly people; many young people are also developing diabetes. The youngest patient I have seen was only 8 years old. Factors such as obesity, especially abnormal lipid levels, are closely linked to diabetes.”

Recently, a survey on nearly 300 vegetarians found lower cholesterol and a reduced incidence of diabetes."To test for excess weight, use the BMI formula: divide your weight in kilograms by your height squared in meters. A value between 18 and 25 indicates normal weight."For someone weighing 75 kg with a height of 1.70 m, their BMI would be 26, indicating they are overweight.

"Don't neglect postprandial blood sugar measurements."Since starting community work, Zhang Jingxin has found that many people have misconceptions about diabetes management.”

Diabetes control among patients is not satisfactory. Only a quarter of diabetic patients with proper lipid levels.

Many people do not pay enough attention to glucose tests, often only measuring fasting blood sugar values and neglecting postprandial blood sugar measurements. Zhang Jingxin advises that after 40, annual physical exams should be conducted, using hospital exam results for treatment guidance. For those with elevated blood sugar levels, consult a diabetes specialist for comprehensive consultation and treatment."Medical professionals should establish health records for every diabetic patient to monitor their fasting glucose, postprandial two-hour glucose (at least once weekly), glycated hemoglobin (every three months), as well as blood pressure, triglycerides, cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein levels. Additionally, kidney function, uric acid, creatinine clearance rate, and urinary albumin tests should be conducted at least annually."

[Community Record]Xiamen Hong Street Community Medical Service Center is a key site for exploring the national diabetes management model. Since February this year, the hospital has integrated with the community to provide green channels for chronic disease patients such as hypertension and diabetes.Home visits are also offered to residents.- At least once every three months, blood pressure should be measured, as well as blood triglycerides, cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein, etc. Additionally, tests for kidney function, uric acid, creatinine clearance rate, and urinary albumin should also be conducted at least once or twice a year to further understand the presence of any kidney complications.

[Community Health Records]

Xiamen Harbor Street Community Medical Center is an important base for exploring national diabetes management models in Xiamen. It has been providing all diabetic patients with establishing and managing health records, tracking disease progression, free consultations, etc., over the long term. Since February this year, the hospital has implemented integrated management with communities, opening green channels for some chronic patients (hypertension, diabetes, etc.). At the same time, they also provide home medical services to community residents.