In fact, not only are there fake and shoddy products on the market, but life is often full of false health rumors

Let’s talk about diabetes, the “mass base” is quite high: according to the latest edition of the World Diabetes Map released by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) in 2021, the number of people with diabetes in China has exceeded 140 million, ranking first in the world [1]

It is said that there are many people with mixed mouths, and it is easy to "spread falsehoods and three people become tigers" when it comes to hypoglycemia, and there are various rumors; and sugar lovers need to take hypoglycemic drugs for a long time, and they will also have such doubts

Today, we interviewed a "senior" sugar friend, Aunt Liu, to hear her confusion about taking the hypoglycemic drug "Metformin" ▽

Reporter: There are some health care products or products on the market that are said to be able to treat or even cure diabetes.

Aunt Liu: A few years ago, my friend said that there is a physiotherapy bed that can lower blood sugar.

Reporter: How much did it cost to buy it?

Aunt Liu: It cost more than 20,000 yuan at that time

Reporter: How did you feel when you used it?

Aunt Liu: At the beginning, it was pretty good, but after using it for a month, not only did the blood sugar not drop, but it went up.

Reporter: Has anyone told you that this might be a hoax?

Aunt Liu: Yes, my family told me not to buy it, but all my friends around me bought it, so I don’t want to be left behind.

Reporter: Did you continue to take medicine after buying a bed?

Aunt Liu: They said I don't need to take medicine, but I didn't take it.

Reporter: Do you feel that you are reluctant to take medicine?

Aunt Liu: That’s for sure.

Alas, fake and shoddy products hurt your wallet, and false health rumors can ruin your health!

Taking the opportunity of "3.

Myth 1: Can you skip hypoglycemic drugs after using hypoglycemic health products?

No! A proper IQ tax!

the truth:

Health care products are a special category between ordinary foods and medicines, which can regulate people's body functions and are used for specific groups of people, but do not aim to cure diseases [2]

In other words, health products cannot replace hypoglycemic drugs, and those health products that claim to "treat or cure diabetes" are completely nonsense

However, buying a hypoglycemic supplement is more than just losing money

What is even more worrying is that many people with diabetes give up taking hypoglycemic drugs after using hypoglycemic health products, which will cause a sudden increase in blood sugar, and may also cause diabetic ketoacidosis, or even coma, which is life-threatening; Hyperglycemia can also lead to the occurrence of various chronic complications [3]

In fact, at present, there is no cure for diabetes in medicine.
Except for a few early-stage patients who can temporarily control blood sugar through intensive life>
.

But when it comes to medicine, many sugar friends, like the aunt in the interview video, are worried about the safety of the medicine, and would rather believe the rumors to buy health care products or physiotherapy products than take medicine for a long time as prescribed by the doctor
.

In fact, there is no need to worry about the safety of long-term use of hypoglycemic drugs! Take metformin before the aunt in the video as an example.
As the "big brother" in the hypoglycemic field, it has been used clinically for more than 60 years.
It is the most well-researched and well-understood hypoglycemic drug, and its efficacy and safety can be regarded as time-tested
.

It is worth mentioning that, as a member of Metformin, the original research drug of Metformin Sustained-Release Tablets is also listed on the list of "Family Standing Drug Brands".
That is, other generic drugs must use it as a comparison standard, and their efficacy and safety must be consistent with it before they can be approved for marketing
.

Suggestion: If blood sugar is to be stabilized, the drug cannot be stopped!

Myth 2: Are the hypoglycemic tricks taught by some health experts on TV reliable?

Not reliable! If you are not wearing a white coat, you are an expert!

the truth:

Many criminals use the trust of ordinary audiences in experts to package themselves as so-called famous doctors and genius doctors, and then sell various "magic medicines"
.

Earlier, Xinhua News Agency exposed an expert scam: there was an "expert" named Liu Hongbin, who had been active on multiple TV stations for several years and had 9 expert identities
.
Today, she is the inheritor of Miao Medicine and mainly promotes "Miao Xian Kechuan Recipe"; as soon as she turned the table, she became an expert of Peking University and sold a special medicine for diabetes, claiming that after diabetic patients use her medicine, they can put it on the medicine.
Open to eat and drink [5].
.
.

It's just murder for money!

I need to remind everyone, don’t believe in the so-called magic doctor, you must go to a regular hospital for treatment when you are sick; let alone have illusions, there is no so-called magic medicine, such as diabetes, even with the progress of medicine today, there is still no cure.
An effective way to control blood sugar is to take reasonable medication on the basis of diet and exercise
.

Suggestion: go to the hospital if you are sick, don't trust "experts"!

Myth 3: Taking metformin, will it damage the liver and kidney?

No! There is no "guanidine" Ge!

the truth:

Many sugar friends have the same worry as the aunt in the video: what should I do if I take metformin for a long time and damage the liver and kidney?

In fact, after metformin enters the human body, it is absorbed through the gastrointestinal tract for blood circulation and not metabolized by the liver, so it has no hepatotoxicity [4]
.

When it is excreted, it is mainly excreted from the urine through the renal tubule, and it is quickly cleared, and about 90% can be eliminated within 12 to 24 hours, so metformin itself will not harm the kidneys [4]
.

Metformin itself will not harm the liver and kidneys, but in patients with impaired liver and kidney functions, use it with caution and follow the doctor's instructions for safe use
.

Suggestion: Put aside the burden and eat "guanidine" with peace of mind!

On the occasion of "3.
15", I hope that readers, especially those with diabetes, will keep their eyes open, not be deceived by false hypoglycemic rumors, listen to the opinions of professional doctors, and take hypoglycemic drugs reasonably, which is the only way to control blood sugar and Key measures to improve quality of life
.

Article source: public account "Family Doctor" (ID: jtys1983)

Editor: Qin Lianxiu

Drawing: Zheng Liaoqin

Produced by: "Chinese Family Doctor" magazine

Academic Advisor: Wang Manman

Deputy Chief Physician, Department of Endocrinology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University

Secretary and member of the Diabetes Professional Committee of Guangdong Women Physician Association

Member of the Professional Committee of Chronic Disease Prevention and Management of Guangdong Association of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine

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