(Diabetes) I heard that if you have diabetes, your bones are weak. Should I take health functional foods?

Diabetics need to pay attention to their bone health.

This is because if high blood sugar levels persist, your bones become weak.

Can taking health functional foods for bone health help people with diabetes? We explored related questions.

 

"I'm a patient in my 60s who has been taking diabetes medication for five years. Because of my advanced age and diabetes, I've been told I need to pay more attention to my bone health. So, I'm thinking about taking a bone-strengthening health supplement recommended by someone around me."

 

Q. Can diabetics consume it?

 

A. It doesn’t raise blood sugar levels, but… you need to stick to basic lifestyle habits.

Diabetics have weaker bones than healthy people.

 

This is because high blood sugar levels cause bone damage and deterioration of bone quality by producing advanced glycation end products, a type of sugar toxin.

While managing your diet to control your blood sugar, unintentional reductions in protein and calcium intake can also have an impact. That's why, like the person who asked the question, many diabetic patients are concerned about their bone health.

 

 

To conclude, even if you take health functional foods that are said to help with bone health, there is no problem with your blood sugar level. The milk protein extract content in the supplement is very low, so it won't significantly affect blood sugar levels, so you can rest assured. However, keep in mind that it's intended for "supplementary" use to support bone health, not for therapeutic purposes.

Rather than taking supplements to strengthen your bones, improving your daily lifestyle is more beneficial for your long-term bone health. To increase bone density, you should engage in regular aerobic exercise for at least 30 minutes daily and strength training at least twice a week.

 

Be sure to eat calcium-rich foods. The Korean Society for Bone and Bone Research recommends 800-1,000 mg of calcium per day. This is equivalent to two to three glasses of milk (200 mL contains 226 mg of calcium). A variety of foods are recommended, including anchovies, known as the "king of calcium," as well as nuts, soy milk, cheese, and chickpeas. Protein is also important. The recommended daily intake is 1-1.2 g per kilogram of body weight. Include lean meats, eggs, and tofu with every meal.

 

To strengthen bones and prevent osteoporosis, it's important to ensure you're getting enough vitamin D. While getting plenty of sunlight is recommended, if you're concerned about UV rays, supplement with vitamin D-rich foods like salmon, mackerel, fish, and mushrooms. For a convenient way to get the vitamin, vitamin D supplements are also recommended. Simply following these guidelines will ensure healthy bones.

 

However, because each patient's condition may vary, it is recommended that those over 50 years of age undergo a bone density test at least once and take prescription medication if necessary.

 

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I recommend that you get a bone density test first.

After that, you can take nutritional supplements depending on the test results.

 

Consume health foods for bone health

It's okay for blood sugar levels, so that's a relief.