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Why is diabetes becoming increasingly common? Essential knowledge for Hong Kong residents regarding the evolution of blood sugar standards and common dietary myths.

Dr. Eric Berg explains that the reason diabetes continues to worsen is not only due to dietary issues, but also because the "definition" of diabetes leads many people to mistakenly believe they are fine. The following is the full analysis:

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Changes in blood glucose standard sampling?

1979–1997 : Fasting blood glucose >140 mg/dL (twice) = diabetes
Since 1997 : a fasting blood glucose level >126 mg/dL is considered diabetes.
Result: Overnight, millions more people worldwide developed diabetes.
Ideal fasting blood glucose: 70–85 mg/dL
Studies have shown that blood glucose levels >85 mg/dL increase the risk of death from heart disease by 40%.

Not having diabetes does not mean you are safe.

100–125 mg/dL : Prediabetes
85–99 mg/dL : Subclinical hyperglycemia → Gradually progressing to diabetes
So don't assume you 're fine just because you're "under 140 "; anything above 85 is already not ideal.

Why are the recommendations from the Diabetes Association deemed unreasonable?

1. "Reduce" soft drinks and fruit juices → Should be completely eliminated. 2. Popcorn is recommended as a low-calorie snack → High glycemic index, it will raise blood sugar. One serving of vegetables a day is far from enough; a large amount of potassium is needed to improve insulin resistance. 4. Focus on the calories in salad dressing → You should focus on the carbohydrate content. 5 Recommendations for Replacing Desserts with Fruit → Fruit Still Has High Sugar Content 6. It is recommended to eat less junk food → or rather, completely give it up. 7. People should pay attention to their fat intake → Fat does not raise blood sugar; in fact, it is beneficial. 8. Recommended vegetable oils such as corn oil and soybean oil → High in Omega-6 , which may cause inflammation and insulin resistance. 9. Advocating that people eat legumes instead of meat → Ignoring the benefits of meat (especially grass-fed) for blood sugar stability. 10 Skinless chicken and lean meat are recommended → lean protein actually has a higher insulin index than fatty meat.

Insulin index vs. glycemic index

Glycemic Index ( GI ): The effect of carbohydrate foods on blood sugar.
Insulin index: The effect of non-carbohydrate foods on insulin
Lean meat protein → high insulin response
High lipoprotein → low insulin response → more suitable for diabetic patients

Conclusion: Don't assume that "diabetes = calorie control" anymore. Understanding how to control blood sugar is the key to true reversal.

Diabetes is not a calorie disease, but a carbohydrate disease plus an insulin disease . Starting today, a blood glucose meter, a low-carb diet, and a serving of high-potassium vegetables will help you set a healthy baseline for your blood sugar!

Don't be trapped by the myth that "low-fat = healthy." Only by knowing how to control sugar intake, how to supplement fat, and how to quit sugar can you achieve true health!