Mr. Chu (52 years old, China) always said that diabetes was "a disease of the rich," and people who worked on construction sites like him would never get it. He had ignored his fasting blood sugar level of 11.2 mmol/L from a health check report five years ago and did not change his eating habits or even bother to use a blood sugar meter.

One day, while transporting cement, Mr. Chu suddenly collapsed onto a pile of sand. When his colleagues found him, he was unconscious. The blood sugar meter in the ambulance displayed "HIGH." When the nurse drew his blood, sugar crystals were found in the syringe – his blood sugar level had skyrocketed, causing an imbalance in blood osmotic pressure and leading to hyperosmolar coma.

After consulting with his family, the doctor stated that Mr. Chu’s condition deteriorated rapidly, mainly due to his unhealthy eating habits, particularly skipping breakfast, which is often the most neglected meal and ultimately led to severe consequences.

Unfortunately, shortly after being admitted to the hospital, Mr. Chu passed away. From this case, doctors remind you about four types of breakfasts that could ruin your blood sugar levels for the entire day!

– Breakfast with excess calories

Fried foods, such as donuts and other deep-fried items, are popular breakfast choices. Many people enjoy them because of their crispy texture, but these foods are also high in calories. Eating too much not only increases the risk of obesity but also affects blood sugar levels. Additionally, fried foods can produce cancer-causing substances when cooked at high temperatures.

– Breakfast consisting only of refined carbohydrates

Consuming refined carbohydrates like white porridge, rice noodles, and dumplings can make blood sugar control more unstable, and they can also lead to increased insulin secretion, which in the long term may cause insulin resistance.

– Breakfast eaten too late

Some people have the habit of sleeping until they wake up naturally before having breakfast. Because they eat late, the time the stomach remains empty is extended, and eating breakfast at this time can cause an uncontrolled spike in blood sugar levels.

– Monotonous breakfast

Some people are used to eating only eggs, dumplings, or donuts for breakfast. While this adds protein, such a monotonous diet, along with a lack of fiber, accelerates the digestion process and raises blood sugar levels after meals.

Because the stomach empties quickly, this can also lead to an increased intake of food for the next meal, which is not helpful for controlling blood sugar levels