Chen Kai
About me
Chen Kai, Deputy Chief Physician of the Endocrinology Department, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital, holds a master's degree and serves as the medical secretary of the Endocrinology Department. Currently serves as a young member of the Endocrinology Professional Committee of the Chinese Geriatrics Medical Association, a member of the Hunan Association of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, and a young member of the Hunan Provincial Geriatrics Medical Professional Committee. Had advanced studies in the Endocrinology Department of the PLA General Hospital. Has chaired a project of the Provincial Department of Science and Technology, and participated in several provincial research projects, publishing multiple articles in national journals.
Proficient in diseases
Areas of expertise: Specializes in endocrinology and metabolic diseases, particularly experienced in the diagnosis and treatment of diabetes, thyroid disorders, pituitary-adrenal disorders, and gonadal diseases.
Voices
How to control diet in gestational diabetes
Gestational diabetes is characterized by elevated blood glucose levels found during pregnancy in individuals who did not previously have diabetes. Overall, dietary control for gestational diabetes is similar to that for typical diabetes patients. It involves avoiding high-calorie, high-sugar, and fried foods. It is advisable to consume more fruits and vegetables, as well as foods with a lower glycemic index. Increasing the intake of whole grains and mixed grains is recommended, while nuts such as peanuts and sunflower seeds should be limited. Foods should be steamed rather than boiled, and fried foods must be strictly avoided.
How to treat diabetic foot pain
Diabetic foot is a chronic complication of diabetes, characterized by arteriosclerosis, narrowing, and occlusion of the lower limb vessels, and peripheral neuropathy caused by multiple factors following diabetes. Treatment mainly involves improving circulation and nourishing nerves, including performing lower limb arterial ultrasound to assess the extent of vascular occlusion. When necessary, stenting or vascular recanalization can be performed, and treatments including stem cell therapy are also viable options. For pain, severe pain can generally be managed by vasodilation and symptomatic treatment.