Diabetic patients are prone to gastrointestinal dysfunction, especially the elderly, with decreased digestive function and weakened intestinal peristalsis, which easily leads to constipation. But laxatives are more likely to cause drug dependence or other side effects, so diabetic patients can take simple and effective non-drug treatment first.

1. Drink plenty of water and eat more cellulose-rich vegetables, such as celery and loofah. Eat some fruits and "gas-producing" foods, such as tofu, pumpkin and radish. It can promote intestinal peristalsis and facilitate defecation. It should be noted that the above should not violate the diet control of diabetes. In addition, you should also avoid spicy and irritating foods such as wine, peppers and garlic.

2. Physical exercise other than general whole-body exercise (walking, jogging, etc.). ), constipation should focus on strengthening the exercise of abdominal muscle strength, such as lifting abdomen and sit-ups. Usually you can also do squats and hip flexion abdominal pressure to promote intestinal peristalsis.

3. Psychological and habit adjustment It is necessary to cultivate good living habits, make psychological adjustment, and defecate regularly (1 every day or every other day).