But when I asked what he’d eaten that day, his answers were vague. Fast food came up. No vegetables. No real nutrients. He didn’t want to talk about food—just pills.
Here’s the truth: food is medicine.
Your medication works with your body, not against it. When you consistently eat poorly, even the best prescription can only do so much.
As we spoke more, he mentioned chills and foul-smelling stool—signs of a possible bowel infection. Diabetics are more prone to infections, especially with poor diet and high blood sugar. I urged him to call his doctor, and thankfully, he did.
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The Takeaway:
Food matters. What you eat directly affects your blood sugar and your body’s ability to fight infection.
Be honest. With your doctor, with yourself. Hiding symptoms only delays help.
Ask the right people. Nurses, doctors, dietitians—we’re here to guide you. Google and guesswork won’t cut it.
Act early. Don’t ignore warning signs or rely on meds alone.
If you have diabetes, remember: pills help, but your plate is just as powerful.
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Thank you for sharing this important reminder. As someone who has family members with diabetes, choices impact diabetes management.
ReplyDeleteI couldn’t agree more medication isn't the only part of the picture. It’s so easy to overlook how much our diet influences not just blood sugar, but our body’s ability to heal and fight off infection.
Symptoms are brushed aside or masked with more medication, when what’s really needed is a conversation about nutrition, habits, and holistic care.
Pedro Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment. It means a lot to hear from someone who truly understands the deeper layers of managing diabetes, especially when it affects your own family.
DeleteYou're absolutely right — medication is just one piece of the puzzle. Our food choices, daily habits, and the way we listen to our bodies all play such a powerful role in healing and long-term wellness.
I'm so glad the blog resonated with you. These are the conversations we need to keep having — thank you for being part of it.
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