Obesity is prone to high blood sugar! Intestinal hormones can relieve

In recent years, the mortality rate from diabetes has been ranked among the top five of the top 10 causes of death in China. Doctors say that for patients who inject insulin to control blood sugar, weight gain is a big myth for most patients. Fortunately, it is now clinically possible to replace insulin with intestinal hormone GLP-1 injections, which can not only successfully control blood sugar but also help people lose several kilograms.

Diabetes is a health killer, and abnormal living habits are more likely to cause diabetic obesity.

You Nengjun, chairman of the Diabetes Health Education Association and practicing physician of the Department of Metabolism in Luodong, Yilan, pointed out that diabetes is a health killer for the Chinese people. Currently, there are more than 1.6 million patients using medication in Taiwan, 98% of whom have type 2 diabetes. In particular, nearly 70% of diabetic patients over the age of 18 are overweight or obese, and the younger the patient, the more obvious the degree of obesity.

Poor blood sugar control and high body weight

In the diabetes health education clinic, there was a 61-year-old Mr. Weng who had been suffering from type 2 diabetes for more than 20 years, but had not been able to stably control his blood sugar. Although he had been injecting insulin for more than 10 years, his glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) was still over the standard value of 7%, even over 8%, and his weight remained high.

It was not until January this year that he followed the doctor's advice and switched to treatment with intestinal hormone GLP-1 injections. His previously out-of-control blood sugar level stabilized, his glycosylated hemoglobin was successfully controlled to 6.7, and his weight dropped by 10 kilograms. Mr. Weng was glad that he had finally found a way to successfully control his blood sugar level, and his appetite also decreased.

Treatment of diabetes should start with diet and exercise, and adequate nutrition should be maintained to maintain an ideal body weight.

Low metabolism affects gastrointestinal absorption

Clinical observations have found that 70% of young patients with type 2 diabetes have obesity problems, which is related to genetics and westernized diet. Most patients have the misconception that drug treatment will damage the liver and kidneys. Obesity will hinder metabolism, causing a decrease in intestinal hormones such as GLP-1, affecting insulin secretion and causing blood sugar to become out of control.

Basically, the intestinal hormone GLP-1 injection can help patients stimulate insulin secretion and stabilize blood sugar during meals. According to international clinical trials, after animals and humans use this injection, their calorie needs and appetite will be reduced, and it can prolong gastric emptying time in the body and slow down gastrointestinal absorption, allowing most patients to lose weight after using it.

Not one-size-fits-all, requires doctor's evaluation first

Chairman You Nengjun emphasized that the intestinal hormone GLP-1 also has limitations in improving diabetes. For example, it cannot be used at the same time as insulin, and injection is not recommended for patients with poor kidney function. Because each patient's physical condition is different, it is recommended to fully communicate with the attending physician before deciding on the appropriate treatment method.

【Diabetes Education Society Reminder】:

Treatment of diabetes should first start with diet and exercise, and adequate nutrition should be maintained to maintain an ideal weight; because exercise can lower blood sugar in diabetic patients, improve cardiovascular condition, and improve psychological state. As long as you cooperate with the medical team, receive regular follow-up treatment, and properly control blood sugar, you can still have good health and quality of life.

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