Can people with diabetes drink sugar free soybean milk before physical examination?

Generally, people with diabetes can drink sugar free soybean milk before physical examination, but it is necessary to control the drinking amount and avoid adding sugar. Sugar free soybean milk contains low carbohydrate, which has little effect on blood sugar, but excessive amount may interfere with some physical examination results.

Sugar free soybean milk is mainly composed of soybean protein and a small amount of carbohydrates. It usually contains 1-2 grams of carbohydrates per 100 milliliters, which has limited impact on fasting blood glucose. Drinking a small amount before a physical examination will not significantly increase blood sugar levels and can alleviate hunger. However, it is important to choose products without added hidden sugars such as malt syrup and dextrin to avoid affecting the accuracy of blood glucose testing. Some physical examination items, such as abdominal ultrasound, require fasting for more than 8 hours, during which strict fasting and drinking restrictions should be implemented. If the physical examination includes glucose tolerance test or glycated hemoglobin test, it is recommended to completely avoid drinking any beverages. The vegetable protein in sugar free soybean milk may temporarily affect the renal metabolic indicators and interfere with the detection results of urinary microalbumin and other items. For patients with diabetes nephropathy or gastrointestinal dysfunction, purine and dietary fiber in soybean milk may aggravate abdominal distension or uric acid fluctuation.

Regular diet should be maintained 1-2 days before the physical examination to avoid sudden changes in dietary habits. It is recommended to drink no more than 200ml sugar free soybean milk and drink it 2 hours before blood drawing. After the physical examination, it is necessary to monitor changes in blood sugar levels. If there are abnormal fluctuations, timely medical attention should be sought to adjust the treatment plan. Low glycemic index foods such as oats and eggs can be chosen as breakfast alternatives in daily life.