{"id":4004,"date":"2022-05-14T06:37:23","date_gmt":"2022-05-14T06:37:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oncoalicia.com\/type-of-cancer\/nutrition-during-prostate-cancer-treatment\/hyperglycemia\/"},"modified":"2025-07-04T09:00:15","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T09:00:15","slug":"hyperglycaemia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/oncoalicia.com\/en\/types-of-cancer\/prostate\/hyperglycaemia\/","title":{"rendered":"Dietary Recommendations for Hyperglycaemia in Prostate Cancer"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Hyperglycaemia (high blood sugar) refers to the increase in glucose in the blood and may occur as a direct side effect of hormone therapy affecting the sensitivity of insulin, the hormone responsible for introducing sugar into the cells. When this sensitivity is reduced, the cells are unable to assimilate the sugar, and it accumulates in the blood. If this situation persists, it can lead to type 2 diabetes. Hyperglycaemia can be treated and prevented with healthy eating habits and regular physical activity, and by following similar recommendations for a healthy diet as the general population. Nevertheless, it is necessary to know the composition of foods, especially those that are a source of carbohydrates – and therefore sugar – the nutrient with the most direct effect on blood glucose levels.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Eat a varied and balanced diet. <\/i>
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Based on fresh and minimally processed foods, prioritising plant-based foods and limiting foods of animal origin and those which are high in saturated fats, sugars, and alcohol.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Choose the most appropriate type of carbohydrates. <\/i>
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In green, are the food products which can be consumed more freely as their impact on glucose is very low. Those in yellow are those that should be consumed in the quantity and frequency indicated by the specialist. The rest (orange and red) should be consumed in a controlled manner.<\/p>\n

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Control the amount of carbohydrates consumed at main meals. <\/i>
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Follow a food pattern based on the plate method for both lunches and dinners to keep track of the amount of carbohydrates consumed. Divide your plate in half: one half should always be plant-based, and the other half should contain one quarter of starchy foods and the other quarter protein-rich foods. Following this method, prepare single dishes, combined dishes, first and second course meals, or a combination of small dishes (tapas).<\/p>\n

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Increase fibre consumption. <\/i>
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Fibre helps to slow down glucose absorption.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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