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| HEALTH By Melinda
Glynn |
| Ways to Take Care of Your Diabetes |
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If you have diabetes, you'll want to do everything possible
to steer yourself away from complications of the disease.
Here are some basic ways to take care of your diabetes:
o Test, test and test your blood sugars - if you don't
test it is difficult to determine how best to manage
your diabetes. Test your blood sugars at different times
of the day, including 2 hours after the start of a meal.
It is not enough to test only first thing in the morning.
o Exercise even if you cannot do the recommended 30
minutes, five days a week - a little is better than
nothing and can improve your blood sugar numbers.
o Never skip your medication unless it is approved by
your doctor. If you experience side effects, talk to
your doctor. There are many different medications that
can be tried.
o Be diligent about carbohydrate-counting. Measure your
portions out so you can see what the correct portion
size is. If blood sugars are normal, don't get lazy
and think this means that you are cured of your diabetes.
You still need to follow your diabetes management plan.
oSee your doctor every 3 months to go over your blood
sugars, to be examined for potential complications,
and to make changes as needed to your diabetes management
plan. Have your lab work done a week before your scheduled
visit, so you can go over the results with your physician.
Schedule your next visit before you leave the office.
Get zealous about caring for your diabetes.
It will pay you back with a life filled with accomplishment
and good health.
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