Question
How can middle-aged diabetic patients deal with severe constipation issues?
Answer
Middle-aged diabetic patients facing constipation issues can adopt various non-pharmacological treatment methods. First, it is necessary to control blood sugar levels and maintain blood sugar stability. This can be achieved through dietary adjustments, increasing the intake of foods rich in fiber such as celery, longan fruit, and appropriately consuming fruits and foods that produce gas such as tofu, pumpkin, and radishes. These foods help promote intestinal peristalsis. At the same time, alcohol, chili peppers, garlic, and other spicy and stimulating foods should be avoided. Secondly, abdominal massage can be performed by following the direction of the large intestine, doing circular massage in a clockwise direction, and particularly pressing on related acupoints, which helps to promote intestinal peristalsis. Additionally, moderate physical exercise, especially training of abdominal muscles, is also beneficial for improving constipation conditions. Finally, cultivating good living habits and psychological adjustment, maintaining a regular bowel movement habit, is also an important preventive measure.