Can rice soup really lower blood sugar

Rice soup soaked rice has limited hypoglycemic effects and cannot replace regular sugar control measures. Li Mi Tang can reduce some starch, but its glycemic index is still high, so diabetes patients should take it carefully. During the production process of rice soup, some soluble starch may be lost, which theoretically may slightly reduce the glycemic index of the rice. But rice itself is a high carbohydrate food, even if the rice soup is drained, the remaining part still contains a large amount of starch, which will be quickly broken down into glucose after entering the human body. For people with poor blood sugar control, this treatment method cannot significantly reduce sugar intake, let alone achieve the sugar control effect of medication or medical nutrition therapy. Limi soup may also cause the loss of water-soluble nutrients such as B vitamins, and long-term consumption alone may lead to nutritional imbalance. Some people believe that after drinking rice soup, the rice tastes drier and harder, and the chewing time is prolonged, which may indirectly slow down the eating speed and help control postprandial blood sugar fluctuations. However, there are individual differences in this phenomenon, and the effect is far less significant than choosing low glycemic index staple foods such as brown rice and oats. For patients with diabetes who need to strictly control sugar, it is still recommended to replace refined white rice with whole grains, together with the intake of dietary fiber and high-quality protein, in order to effectively stabilize blood sugar.

Patients with diabetes should give priority to foods with low glycemic index, such as cereals, rice, beans, etc., and monitor blood sugar with appropriate exercise and regularity. If you need to consume white rice, you can pair it with a large amount of vegetables and high-quality protein to slow down sugar absorption, but it is not advisable to rely on folk methods such as rice soup to control sugar. If there is persistent abnormal blood sugar, seek medical attention promptly and adjust the diet and medication treatment plan under the guidance of a doctor.