The glycemic index of taro is around 48, which belongs to low glycemic index food. After eating, it will not lead to a significant increase in blood sugar; Taro contains certain carbohydrates, which can provide energy for patients instead of foods with high glycemic index and can be eaten properly.

Taro belongs to high-quality starch. Every 100g potato contains carbohydrate 16.5g, fat 0.2g, and protein 2g, which can provide 76 kilocalories and the glycemic index is 48. Taro contains mucin, magnesium, zinc, vitamin B 1 and galactan, which can effectively lower blood pressure and cholesterol.

The efficacy of taro

In addition, the low calorie of taro is very important. Taro is an alternative food when diet must be restricted due to diseases such as diabetes, hyperlipidemia and obesity. However, excessive consumption will still lead to high blood sugar, that is to say, the consumption of staple food must be reduced at the same time, and the consumption of 50 grams of rice or flour should be reduced for every 250-300 grams of fresh taro.

Hypoglycemic treatment includes comprehensive treatment measures such as diet control, reasonable exercise, blood sugar monitoring, diabetes education and application of hypoglycemic drugs. Medical nutritional therapy is the basic treatment for diabetes, including individualized nutritional assessment, nutritional diagnosis, making corresponding nutritional intervention programs, and implementing and monitoring them in a certain period of time.

Dietotherapy can control blood sugar, maintain ideal weight and prevent malnutrition by adjusting total energy, diet structure and dietary distribution ratio. It is an important part of prevention, treatment and self-management of diabetes and its complications.