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Thriving With Diabetes: Embracing A Life of Balance

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Thriving With Diabetes: Embracing A Life of Balance Through Effective Diagnosis Strategies

If anyone has just been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, it may feel like a daunting time. Diabetes diagnosis can indeed be overwhelming and bring about a mix of emotions. However, it’s important to remember that with proper management and lifestyle changes, people with type 2 diabetes can lead full and healthy lives. In this blog post, we’ll discuss three immediate precautions to avoid diabetes.1

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How to Manage Diabetes?

Educate oneself because knowledge is power. Upon diabetes diagnosis, it’s essential to seek guidance and education about diabetes management from healthcare professionals. Learn about types of diabetes, how it affects the body, and ways to manage it. Diabetes management includes healthy eating, physical activity, monitoring blood sugar levels, and medication if necessary. Education and knowledge will help in understanding the condition and make informed decisions about diabetes management.

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How to do an expert consultation?

Take an expert consultation. It is helpful to consult experts in the field of diabetes care and management. This includes healthcare specialists like a dietitian and/or diabetes educator along with your primary care physician. They can provide you with valuable information about the condition, its causes, treatment options, and lifestyle adjustments. Diabetes educators can help you develop a self-care plan, which includes healthy eating, physical activity, blood sugar monitoring, and medication management. A dietitian can help you plan a healthy diet that fits your lifestyle, food preferences, and cultural background.

How to monitor your diabetes?

Keep monitoring your blood sugar level. In case you get any symptoms of diabetes, routine medical check-ups will help. These are essential to monitor your diabetes, assess your overall health, and detect any complications early. These visits allow your healthcare team to make necessary adjustments to your treatment plan and provide support and guidance. Knowing your blood sugar levels throughout the day can help to understand how different activities and foods affect the body. This information can help you make adjustments to your lifestyle and diabetes management plan.

It is also important to maintain a healthy weight. Getting rid of excess weight can help control your diabetes. Losing as little as 5-10% of your body weight can improve blood sugar control, lower blood pressure, and reduce the risk of heart disease.

A healthy diet and physical activity can help in maintaining a healthy weight. A dietitian can help you plan a healthy diet that fits your lifestyle, food preferences, and cultural background. Physical activity can help in reducing blood sugar levels, improving blood pressure, and reducing the risk of heart disease. 

Consult with your healthcare team before starting any physical activity program.

A diabetes diagnosis doesn’t mean the end. It's just a new path, and with the right tools and support, you're more than equipped to navigate it.

Nowadays, there are newer possibilities in the world of diabetes. Together, we can reduce the weight of diabetes. By taking immediate precautions and following a diabetes management plan, you can live a full and healthy life with diabetes. Remember, knowledge is power, and with the right support and education, diabetes can be managed effectively.

 

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References

  1. ElSayed NA et al. Diabetes Care. 2023 Jan 1;46(Suppl 1):S111-S127.
  2. Davies MJ et al. Diabetes Care. 2022 Nov 1;45(11):2753-2786.
  3. Kumar V et al. Int J Diabetes Dev Ctries. 2022 Dec 15;42(Suppl 1):1-30.

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