"Too many people have both high blood pressure and diabetes"… What is the 'eating habit' middle-aged people must change?

People in their 50s and 60s prone to various diseases... Urgent need to manage blood pressure and blood sugar

Among the 7.47 million people who received treatment for hypertension last year, about 870,000 also have type 2 diabetes. These individuals are at a critical point in managing both blood pressure and blood sugar levels. People in their 50s and 60s, whose bodies age more rapidly, account for over half of all cancer patients and are at increased risk for heart and cerebrovascular diseases. Having both diabetes and hypertension significantly raises the likelihood of developing heart diseases (angina, myocardial infarction) and strokes (ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke). The risk of cancers such as pancreatic cancer also increases. Prevention and control of diabetes and hypertension are extremely important during this period.

The starting point that damages blood vessels... "People in their 50s and 60s experiencing vascular aging are at greater risk"

The reason hypertension and diabetes are dangerous is because they are the starting points that damage blood vessels. Blood pressure is the pressure exerted by blood flowing through the vessels on the vessel walls. If this pressure is high, the blood vessels may constrict, preventing smooth blood flow. People in their 50s and 60s often have triglycerides attached to their aging blood vessels, which can completely block them. This leads to cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Poor blood sugar control damages the body's microvasculature, leading to various sequelae. Pancreatic cancer can occur if diabetes suddenly develops or worsens. It is deeply related to blood sugar management.

Blood pressure and blood sugar management's most important food... "Middle age is a time when moderation is necessary"

Choosing the right foods is the most important factor in preventing and managing hypertension and diabetes. Refined flour foods such as bread and ramen have high glycemic indexes that quickly raise blood sugar levels, making them unsuitable for diabetes prevention and control. Ramen is also quite high in calories, and the salty seasoning increases blood pressure. Some products contain high levels of sodium, and continuously eating ramen broth with rice can cause rapid increases in blood pressure and blood sugar. Favoring high-fat meats, including fat and organ meats, combined with a sedentary lifestyle can lead to weight gain and poor blood sugar management. Avoid overeating and stay active to help lower blood sugar levels.

Bananas after eating ramen... Why are mixed grains, vegetables, and seaweed beneficial?

Let's develop a habit of eating raw vegetables rather than kimchi, seasoned vegetables, or stews that are salted. Eating a banana rich in potassium after consuming ramen helps to eliminate salty components (sodium) from the body. Most vegetables contain a lot of potassium. It is even better if you include cabbage, green vegetables, onions, tomatoes, and spinach. Whole grains, vegetables, and seaweed are high in dietary fiber, which causes blood sugar levels to rise slowly and stay low. They help reduce triglycerides and prevent the development of vascular diseases. If abnormalities appear in blood pressure or blood sugar, you must change your diet first. This is how you can prevent dangerous heart and cerebrovascular diseases.