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How to Cope with Diabetes |
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T0he best way to take care of your diabetes is diabetes testing, to make sure the levels or amount of sugar in your blood are near the normal range. This will make you feel better and help you stay healthy.
Your doctor will tell you how often to check your blood sugar level. To do this, you will need to take a drop of your blood and place it on a special test strip. Then a device, called a blood glucose meter, which reads the testing strip. This device measures the amount of sugar in your blood.
Writing down this level, along with the time and date, will help you see how well your treatment plan is working. |
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A person’s blood sugar level rises after eating any meal that contains carbohydrates or protein. Table sugar (also called sucrose) counts as a carbohydrate. Artificial sweeteners, such as saccharin, aspartame (NutraSweet), and sucralose (Splenda), do not count as carbohydrates or fats. They make food taste sweet. But they do not raise blood sugar levels and have little or no calories.
Eating right and exercising is important for everyone, especially people have a diabetic condition. Every effort to keep you healthy will be very beneficial in helping mitigate any symptoms from diabetes. It is not necessary to turn your life upside down, but even doing simple things can make a difference in how you feel. Please review these Diabetic Recipes and here are some suggestions for overall better health: |
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Eat three meals each day at regular times and space meals no more than six hours apart. |
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Limit sugars and sweets, such as sugar, regular pop, desserts, candies, jam and honey. These foods can increase blood sugar levels. |
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Eat a wide variety of foods, especially foods rich in fiber and are low-fat. |
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Limit the amount of high-fat food including French fries, potato chips, fried chicken or meat which can cause weight gain. |
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Drink water or tea, instead of soda or fruit juice. |
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Think about working with a registered dietician or nutritionist who has experience working with people with Diabetes. |
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Look at our recipes page for ideas on what to cook or meals to make. |
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Exercising on a regular basis is also very important. |
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For short trips, walk or bike ride instead of taking the car. |
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Limit sugars and sweets, such as sugar, regular pop, desserts, candies, jam and honey. These foods can increase blood sugar levels. |
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Do not over exert yourself. Over exertion can cause pain or feel tired. |
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Talk to your diabetes healthcare team to learn how to adjust your insulin and food to prevent low blood glucose levels while exercising. |
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Be cautious against low blood glucose while exercising. Carry some form of carbohydrate and extra food with you when you are active. If you feel symptoms of low blood glucose, stop and use your diabetes tests to ensure you are within safe levels. |
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Wear a MedicAlert® identification and carry a list of names and amounts of insulin. |
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Wear comfortable, well fitted diabetic shoes and socks. |
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