Staying Healthy And Maintaining Your Lifestyle After A Diabetes Diagnosis

Staying Healthy And Maintaining Your Lifestyle
After A Diabetes Diagnosis

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Diabetes is an insulin based condition that can often result in
high blood sugar levels for those who have it. There are many
things you can do to avoid diabetes if you do not already have
it. The following article will provide you with tips to stay
diabetes free.

Diabetics are more likely to have glaucoma. Because it can
cause blindness, have your eyes checked for glaucoma at each
yearly eye exam. Tests include tonometry, which involves
blowing a small, painless puff of air at each eye's surface. You
may be prescribed eye drops. Other treatment options include,
lasers and surgery.

To avoid complications with your diabetes, pay attention to the
amount and the type of carbohydrates that you eat. You do not
have to eliminate them completely from your diet, but it is
important to choose carbs that break down slowly, giving your
body energy throughout the day. In particular, whole grains,
beans, nuts, fruits and vegetables are good choices.

Make sure to visit the doctor if you have any of the risk factors
involved with getting diabetes. Make an appointment as soon as
possible if you are overweight, over the age of 45, have a very
inactive lifestyle, or you have family with diabetes. The sooner
you get the tested, the better chances you will have in catching
the ailment early.


If you have diabetes, a great tip is to make sure you get a proper
amount of sleep. If your amount of sleep is poor, it can mess with
your hormones and lead to an increased appetite and elevated
blood sugar. Research has shown that just one night of poor
sleep can increase your insulin sensitivity by up to 25 percent. So
make sure you get some sleep.

You should replace sugary drinks with water, diet sodas, or green
tea. Green tea has been shown to improve some people's
sensitivity to insulin. You should not take green tea supplements
without consulting your doctor because some people have
severe cases of liver toxicity when they take them.


If you are diabetic and sick with a stomach infection or diarrhea, call
your doctor right away for advice on whether you should continue
with your medications or not. For example, some diabetics have
been advised to not be taking Metformin if they have any sort of
gastrointestinal upset as it could cause more harm than good.

When it comes to dealing with diabetes, one important point to
consider is looking into buying in bulk. This is a great idea because
for medications that you will use a lot of anyhow, you can end up
saving a lot of time and money by stocking up in bulk.


Drinking alcohol is something you need to be very careful with
when you are diabetic. You need to talk to your doctor to see if
alcohol will affect your blood-glucose levels. If you are really not
much of a drinker, it is best that you refrain from drinking at all.

To tackle your diabetes head-on, assemble a medical team. In
addition to your primary care provider, you should see other
doctors like a ophthalmologist, an ophthalmologist, and even a
registered dietitian. Make sure your team communicates with one
another so that you can get the best possible care. If you're
concerned your insurance won't cover other types of doctors, ask
your general practitioner to give you a referral.


Make sure to keep active. Exercising and doing physical activities have
several benefits. It can lower your blood sugar and help you lose weight.
Not only that, it can increase your responsiveness to insulin which will
help keep your blood sugar level. Both aerobic and resistance exercises
provide excellent benefits.

Find out if there are any public gardening areas near you where people
grow their own produce. This is an excellent way for a Diabetic to get
some exercise by doing weeding, watering, or planting new seedlings.
Often you get to keep some of what you grow as well, giving you some
wonderfully fresh and organic treats to enjoy when you get home!


As stated before, diabetes is an insulin based
condition that results in high blood sugar levels.
Though diabetes is common, it can be prevented with
the right steps. Just remember the tips from the article
above and you can prevent yourself from becoming
another victim of this condition.


The author, Dee is a mother and wife and she has a
Type II Diabetes Mellitus but is experiencing a
regular diabetes lifestyle. She is continually
exploring anything about diabetes and would like to
share what she understands with others who also
has diabetes. Head to our site to learn more with
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