Monday 28 November 2011

Few Tips To Manage Diabetes

Learn Few Hints That  May Help You In Managing Diabetes
Your first reaction.
If you have been recently diagnosed with diabetes, then you know how shocking the news is.You will be frustrated.You will be depressed.You will feel also feel as if you have completely lost control of your life. This is the first  natural reaction from people being diagnosed with diabetes.
Accept diabetes and learn how to live with it a normal and happy life.
There can not be two opinions about,that living with diabetes is hard.This painful disease has no cure yet. But you still can lead a happy and normal life provided you learn few tips to manage it.And you must learn how to manage it properly and effectively.The key to treating diabetes is by effectively managing the blood sugar level. Also, you have to follow certain tips in order for you to make your life as a diabetic easier.
Know your disease first.
You can not manage and control this disease effectively until and unless you do not have enough knowledge about it.You can’t fight what you don’t know. So, by knowing the disease, you will be able to know how you can manage it and treat it.You must know it's potential dangers.You must know few tips how you can avoid those dangers effectively.


Eat regularly.
You must eat regularly. You have to have three meals a day and also a snack after each meal. This will help regulate your blood sugar level and prevent you from experiencing hypoglycemia or low blood sugar level. Skipping meals can lead to unpleasant symptoms associated with hypoglycemia where the worst thing that can happen to you is going on a diabetic coma.You must know the importance of healthy food for a diabetic patient.

Keep few sweets handy.
This tip is very important.Where ever you go always keep few sweets with you.This will allow you to correct low blood sugar levels. An example of snacks would be fruit juice, raisins, soda, and hard sweets. These foods will be able to correct low blood sugar but all these things should be taken in small amounts.

Let others know that you are diabetic.
You know that you are a diabetic but do other people know this too? If you go somewhere where no one knows that you are diabetic, you should have something to tell them that you are in case you get involved in an accident or you experience going on a diabetic coma. Wear a medic alert bracelet that states that you are diabetic. This will inform people and medical professionals about your condition, which can potentially save your life.

Visit your physician regularly.
Never forget to visit your physician regularly.Your doctor will guide you and monitor your blood glucose levels.Always keep in mind that you should NOT compromise and take chances when it comes to your health.

Special exercises for diabetic patients.
If you are diabetic exercise is also very important.You must do exercise  regularly.Consult your physician about  fairly moderate exercises. Try walking for 30 minutes every day. This will help regulate your blood sugar levels and also keep your heart healthy. In addition to this, you need to choose an exercise that is not hard on your feet. Getting cuts, blisters and foot infection can spell trouble. Go for gentle walking, swimming, or cycling. The last thing you want as a diabetic is getting your feet injured. If you do, you may become a perfect candidate for amputation.

 Lastly, know the symptoms of blood sugar fluctuations. Watch out for excessive thirst, extreme hunger, sudden weight loss, frequent urination, moodiness, and nausea, gum and bladder infections. Blurred vision and itching and tingling sensations on the hands and feet are also signs that you should watch out for.

These are some of the handy hints that you should remember if you or someone you know is diabetic. By following these tips, you can be sure that managing diabetes will be easy.                                                                                                              

 

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