A healthy diet can not only help with weight loss but also stabilize blood sugar. Dr. Li Chenyu, a metabolic and endocrinology specialist, shared the inspiring story of a man in his 40s with diabetes who successfully lost 16 kilograms and significantly improved his HbA1c levels and insulin resistance by cutting out his favorite foods—pan-fried buns and dumplings—and walking 10,000 steps daily.
Dr. Li wrote on his Facebook page that the patient, who had been regularly monitored for diabetes, initially struggled to change his eating habits despite medical advice. During one follow-up, the patient had already lost nearly 10 kilograms. Upon asking, Dr. Li learned that the man had almost completely stopped eating his beloved high-carb foods and adhered closely to a diabetes-friendly diet.
The patient said he didn’t engage in special exercise routines but committed to walking at least 10,000 steps each day. After work, he would walk from his company in Sanchong back to his home in Taipei, a journey of about one hour. Following this routine, he lost a total of 16 kilograms, and both his HbA1c and insulin resistance improved dramatically.
Dr. Li described the patient’s dedication as highly motivating and recommended that the general public start with 10–20 minutes of post-meal walking to stabilize blood sugar and increase insulin sensitivity.
Additionally, nutritionist Gao Minmin and nephrologist Lin Xuanren advised on social media that stuffed foods like pepper buns, meat wontons, dumplings, xiaolongbao, and potstickers are typically high in starch, fat, salt, and electrolytes. Consuming them with sauces can also strain the kidneys. While these foods are not forbidden, they should not be eaten as a staple every day; occasional indulgence is fine, ideally paired with fiber-rich foods to balance the diet.
