Before you get sick of reading articles and articles about regulating your sugar levels and dealing with this Diabetes, do you know what it is? How to deal with it? Let’s first learn about your disease and then take care of it. Rest, make sure it’s no big deal managing Diabetes; people survive for more than half of their span with only a changed lifestyle. Yes! It is that easy, but only if you are willing to.
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Over 8 percent of Americans now have Diabetes, which makes about 26 million people in all, although about 7% of them are not aware of the fact that they have it. It’s crucial to get Diabetes under control before its complications-kidney failure, nerve damage, heart disease, and stroke.
Diabetes mellitus, the most common type, refers to a group of diseases that affect how your body uses blood sugar (glucose). Glucose is your brain’s primary source of fuel. Also, it makes up your muscles and tissues. No matter what type of diabetes you have, it can lead to excess sugar in your blood because of the malfunctioning of insulin (sugar-regulating hormone). However, potentially increased levels can lead to serious health risks and even death.
Research has shown that when you monitor your blood sugar daily, it improves your ability to manage Diabetes. Especially if you are taking insulin, it is always wise to check your blood sugar before injecting it. It’s also important to check your sugar before bedtime or exercise. Before driving a car to make sure you don’t have low blood sugar. “If you’re on medication and checking your blood sugar once a day, it might be best to vary what time you check it, sampling at different times of the day, such as before meals or two hours after meals,” Dr. Hatipoglu advises.
Coming to diet, first of all, don’t get over conscious about what to eat and what not to. All you need to regulate is your blood sugar level and taking the food accordingly. Start with a good breakfast each day to avoid crashes and overeating later on. Take plenty of fiber from whole grains, fruits and vegetables, and choosing lean protein sources and low-fat or free-fat dairy products. Stay away from sweetened and sugary beverages, and have a few small, healthy snacks throughout the day to avoid any drop or rise in glucose levels. I prefer unsweetened tea and water.
Sticking to your medication schedule is vital. You can’t skip your dose on account of a balanced or even sugar-free diet. Regular exercise is crucial when it comes to your overall health and living well with Diabetes. However, it might be a little hectic as you’ll have to check your sugar twice, before and after the workout.
Be vigilant in your case, and try to avoid the big mistake here. People start following each other’s routine without knowing his/her medical condition or type of Diabetes. Don’t you ever do that? Be strict with your medication and checkup routine, along with your kind of diet.
Moreover, when you’re sick or tense, your body starts producing stress-related hormones that raise your blood sugar level. It may complicate your diabetes management. For that, plan ahead of the time and devise a medicine plan with your physician. Let him know if you’re alcoholic as it also reduces blood sugar levels shortly after you drink it and for as many as 24 hours.
It is up to you to either grieve over your poor health or faces the challenge like a grown-up.
Until Next Time,
Team Doctor ASKY!