What is uric acid?
Uric acid is a metabolite of amino acids and purines in the body . It is mainly metabolized by the liver and excreted by the kidneys. 80% is produced by the body and 20% comes from food.
What are the effects of high uric acid on the human body?
Most studies indicate that uric acid has multiple inflammatory effects on the body. High uric acid levels increase oxidative stress, promote the production of thromboxane, leading to thrombosis, and activate the renin - angiotensin system, causing high blood pressure. These factors can lead to metabolic syndrome, diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, kidney disease, and other diseases.
Studies have found that high uric acid levels in diabetic patients may increase insulin resistance and, due to cell apoptosis, gradually reduce the number of insulin-secreting beta cells, thus increasing the difficulty of blood sugar control.
However, physical illnesses can influence each other. High blood sugar in diabetes can also lead to hyperuricemia because hyperinsulinemia in diabetic patients reduces the excretion of uric acid, resulting in an increase in the concentration of uric acid in the body.
In addition, high uric acid levels in diabetic patients make them more prone to diabetic nephropathy and diabetic retinopathy. However, diabetic patients are already at high risk of cardiovascular disease, and if blood sugar is poorly controlled, the addition of high uric acid levels will undoubtedly worsen their health.
Causes of high uric acid:
Eating too many purine-rich foods such as animal organs, seafood, and beans can lead to excessive uric acid production and prevent its effective excretion.
Physical condition
Excessive protein intake
Use of diuretics or anti-rejection drugs
Normal uric acid levels : Male : 416µmol/L Female : 357µmol/L
The relationship between blood sugar and uric acid
Uric acid is a metabolite formed from the body's metabolism of amino acids and purines . It is mainly metabolized by the liver and excreted through the kidneys. High uric acid levels can easily lead to gout and are also associated with metabolic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease.
High uric acid levels increase inflammation and oxidative stress in the body , leading to several diseases. For diabetic patients , in addition to increasing insulin resistance , high uric acid may also accelerate beta cell apoptosis , affecting blood sugar control. Conversely , high blood sugar can also trigger hyperuricemia.
Therefore , diabetic patients should pay attention to controlling their uric acid levels :
Avoid foods high in purines , such as organ meats and red meat.
Choose foods low to medium purines , but still control portion sizes.
Reduce purine inflow into the broth during cooking.
Avoid fried foods, alcohol, and sugary drinks.
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