The National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse reports that about 23.6 million Americans have diabetes. If you have diabetes, your body has difficulty processing carbohydrates from your diet, and your blood sugar levels are high. Many typical menu items at Chinese restaurants are unhealthy for individuals with diabetes, but some choices can be part of a healthy diet to control blood sugar levels. Study the menu and order nutritious items that can fit into your carbohydrate-controlled, healthy diet. You are at risk for developing heart disease if you have diabetes, according to the National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse. A healthy diet can help you lower your cholesterol levels and reduce your heart disease risk.
Fried foods, such as egg rolls, fried rice, General Tsao's chicken and fried noodle dishes, are high-calorie and can contain cholesterol-raising trans fats. Steamed vegetables, baked tofu and broiled chicken and fish are lower-calorie, lower-fat choices that can lower your cholesterol levels and help you control your weight. Limit your consumption of added sugars, since they can lead to unhealthy spikes in your blood sugar levels. Avoid dishes with sweet sauces. An order of Kung Pao chicken contains 18 grams of sugars, and an order of sweet and sour pork has 63 grams, while an order of shrimp and vegetables has only 13 grams. Individuals with diabetes are already at risk for kidney and heart disease.
Consuming too much sodium can raise your blood pressure and further increase your risk for these conditions. To limit sodium consumption, ask your server to bring sauces on the side rather than in each dish. The American Heart Association recommends that you do not add high-sodium sauces like soy or black bean sauce, to your food. Copyright ©2019Leaf Group Ltd.Use of this web site constitutes acceptance of the LIVESTRONG.COM,and.The material appearing on LIVESTRONG.COM is for educational use only. It should not beused as a substitute for professional medical advice,diagnosis or treatment. LIVESTRONG is a registered trademark of the LIVESTRONG Foundation.The LIVESTRONG Foundation and LIVESTRONG.COM do not endorseany of the products or services that are advertised on the web site.Moreover, we do not select every advertiser or advertisement that appears on the web site-many of theadvertisements are served by third party advertising companies.