Easy Tips To Manage Your Diabetes For Whole Life

Tips to manage your diabetes can help you to control it for your whole life. Diabetes can make you sick with other diseases. Many people don’t know that having diabetes means that you have a greater chance of having heart problems such as heart attack or stroke. Therefore people with diabetes need to take care of their diseases to live a healthy life. 

What is diabetes?

"Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. Blood glucose is your main source of energy and comes from the food you eat. Insulin, a hormone made by the pancreas, helps glucose from food get into your cells to be used for energy. Sometimes your body doesn’t make enough or any insulin or doesn’t use insulin well. Glucose then stays in your blood and doesn’t reach your cells." There are three main types of diabetes:

• Type 1 diabetes:

It is also called an insulin dependent diabetes. This usually develops in the juvenile or teenagers. With type 1 diabetes, the body’s immune system attacks part of its own pancreas which creates insulin. After that your body does not make insulin. This is a problem because you need insulin to take the sugar (glucose) from the foods you eat and turn it into energy for your body. You need to take insulin every day to live.

• Type 2 diabetes:

It is most common type of diabetes and also called non-insulin dependent diabetes. It is usually develops after age of 35. But it is growing among young adults. 
In this diabetes type, your body does not make or use insulin well. You may need to take pills or insulin to help control your diabetes. Type 2 diabetes generally develops among overweight people.

• Gestational diabetes:

In this type of diabetes, your body can not use glucose or blood sugar the way it should. Too much sugar stays in your blood. Some women get this kind of diabetes when they are pregnant. Most of the time, it goes away after the baby is born. But even if it goes away, these women and their children have a greater chance of getting diabetes later in life.

How To Take Care of Your Diabetes?

Every case or stage of diabetes is important. Sometimes people ignore the facts and don't take seriously when symptoms shows. It is worth noting that diabetes has no cure but you can take steps to manage your diabetes for whole life.

• Diabetes can cause heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, eye problems, dental disease, nerve damage, foot problems etc.

• A healthy diet, physical activity, and blood glucose testing are the basic tools for managing type 2 diabetes.

• Manage your weight is crucial to control your diabetes. Overweight can cause problems. Control your diet and avoid food which causes fat build up.

• Exercise regularly is good for your health. it helps to control your weight, helps to improve your cardiovascular health. Do moderate exercises regularly.

• Eat a balanced healthy diet is important. Include fruits, fresh vegetables and avoid oily junk foods.

• Limit processed food which includes higher salt, fat and kilojoules. 

• Quit smoking and limit your alcohol intake. Too much alcohol can result weight gain. Smoking is injurious to health and 

• Control your blood pressure. Do exercises regularly. Yoga is also a best way to get good fitness. Stress is a common reason for blood pressure problem. Stress can raise your blood sugar. Learn ways to lower your stress. Try deep breathing, gardening, taking a walk, meditating, working on your hobby, or listening to your favorite music.

• See your doctor for regular check up. Diabetes has no cure and you should see your doctor for regular checkup. It will ensure that your health is on a good track.

• Ask for help if you feel down. A mental health counselor, support group, member of the friend, or family member who will listen to your concerns may help you feel better.

These easy tips helps you to manage your diabetes properly and throughout your life. As diabetes has no cure it becomes important to see your doctor regularly and make a plan to fight it. Do exercises regularly and make a healthy diet plan, remove fatty food, include fresh vegetables and fruit. Weight control is another key to manage diabetes. 

Resources:

1. https://www.diabetesresearch.org/what-is-diabetes?
2. http://www.aafp.org/afp/2003/1101/p1775.html
3 https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/diabetes/overview/what-is-diabetes