One of the leading causes of global death is still diabetes. Although it can be managed through consistent treatments or medication and a good diet program, having this chronic illness is burdensome, not to mention that it still claims at least 200,000 deaths annually in America. When you have diabetes, your body does not produce insulin or it does not properly use it.
There are two types of diabetes.
Type 1 which is usually diagnosed among children and adolescents.
Type 2 diabetes is prevalent among adults, specifically overweight people.
Years have passed since the medical profession first learned how to treat diabetes began, and it has constantly improved since then. The main goal of a diabetic should be to control and maintain a good level of blood glucose. The glucose in your blood is the major sugar that your body makes from all the food that you have consumed. When this becomes unbalanced, that is where the problem begins.
Here are some tips that would help in monitoring and treating diabetes:
1. Regularly monitor the level of your blood sugar. Stick to blood monitoring regimen that your doctor has assigned to you. Generally, the rule is to measure the blood sugar level before bedtime and also right before meals. Make use of testing the blood. It was more common in the past to use the urine for testing the blood sugar level but that has long since changed. Blood is now checked through the use of instruments such as blood glucose monitors.
2. Stick to the schedule of your treatments and medications most especially when you are taking insulin. In addition to medical treatment for diabetes, discuss your diet with your physician. There is always a prescribed table of foods that a diabetic should partake of so openly discuss with your doctor your food preferences.
3. Keep a record of the foods that are good for you and make a list, too, of those that have a bad effect on you. Remember that no single diet treatment is applicable to all diabetic patients. If you can, shun foods that are rich in sugar or just take them occasionally. Eat plenty of vegetables and fruits (preferably fresh ones). Eat foods that are full of carbohydrates since this supplies the body of the needed fibers, minerals and vitamins.
4. Do everything that you can to lose some weight, if you have a weight problem. There are some treatments and medications for diabetics that depend on weight. Once your weight is reduced, the treatment can either be stopped or reduced.
5. If you do notice that the level of your blood sugar remains the same after a period of treatment, then discuss this with your doctor. He will be able to tell if you should continue with your ongoing regimen or if you would have to change anything on your diet or medication. He is the best one that could decide this for you. Never self-medicate.
6. At present, the only known and proven surgical treatment for diabetes is to have a pancreatic transplant. This is a procedure that is applicable only to diabetics who are already dependent on insulin and are still suffering from complications. The life of a diabetic is greatly improved with this surgical treatment.
These are just some general guidelines on the treatment for diabetes that will help a diabetic maintain what his physician has already scheduled for him. The information here is not sufficient to replace anything that your doctor has prescribed for you. Again, never do things on your own. Always ask for medical help and advice.
There are two types of diabetes.
Type 1 which is usually diagnosed among children and adolescents.
Type 2 diabetes is prevalent among adults, specifically overweight people.
Years have passed since the medical profession first learned how to treat diabetes began, and it has constantly improved since then. The main goal of a diabetic should be to control and maintain a good level of blood glucose. The glucose in your blood is the major sugar that your body makes from all the food that you have consumed. When this becomes unbalanced, that is where the problem begins.
Here are some tips that would help in monitoring and treating diabetes:
1. Regularly monitor the level of your blood sugar. Stick to blood monitoring regimen that your doctor has assigned to you. Generally, the rule is to measure the blood sugar level before bedtime and also right before meals. Make use of testing the blood. It was more common in the past to use the urine for testing the blood sugar level but that has long since changed. Blood is now checked through the use of instruments such as blood glucose monitors.
2. Stick to the schedule of your treatments and medications most especially when you are taking insulin. In addition to medical treatment for diabetes, discuss your diet with your physician. There is always a prescribed table of foods that a diabetic should partake of so openly discuss with your doctor your food preferences.
3. Keep a record of the foods that are good for you and make a list, too, of those that have a bad effect on you. Remember that no single diet treatment is applicable to all diabetic patients. If you can, shun foods that are rich in sugar or just take them occasionally. Eat plenty of vegetables and fruits (preferably fresh ones). Eat foods that are full of carbohydrates since this supplies the body of the needed fibers, minerals and vitamins.
4. Do everything that you can to lose some weight, if you have a weight problem. There are some treatments and medications for diabetics that depend on weight. Once your weight is reduced, the treatment can either be stopped or reduced.
5. If you do notice that the level of your blood sugar remains the same after a period of treatment, then discuss this with your doctor. He will be able to tell if you should continue with your ongoing regimen or if you would have to change anything on your diet or medication. He is the best one that could decide this for you. Never self-medicate.
6. At present, the only known and proven surgical treatment for diabetes is to have a pancreatic transplant. This is a procedure that is applicable only to diabetics who are already dependent on insulin and are still suffering from complications. The life of a diabetic is greatly improved with this surgical treatment.
These are just some general guidelines on the treatment for diabetes that will help a diabetic maintain what his physician has already scheduled for him. The information here is not sufficient to replace anything that your doctor has prescribed for you. Again, never do things on your own. Always ask for medical help and advice.
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