Managing Type 2 Diabetes
Below are a number of things you can do to manage your Type 2 diabetes.
- Planning your meals and eating the right food are important aspects of blood pressure, blood glucose and cholesterol management. To do these right, you must first understand the effects of the various types of food on your blood glucose level. The best meal plan takes into consideration the types of food you prefer, how you intend to contro your weight and each day’s physical activity. A dietician can help you to plan suitable meals.
- Exercise is necessary in coping with Type 2 diabetes. Engaging in some kind of physical fitness program can be a great help to a more normal blood sugar level in older adults with Type 2 diabetes. A healthcare practitioner can assist you in planning the right physical activity for you.
- Medications are just as important to Type 2 diabetics. Oral medication and insulin combined or by itself, have to be taken by type 2 diabetics except for cases where glucose, blood pressure, and cholesterol can be well controlled by properly planned meals with correct portions of foods and sufficient exercise.
- Constant checking on your blood sugar levels, blood pressure and cholesterol is necessary to know if your Type 2 diabetes management plan is effective.
- Be constantly aware of any eye trouble as immediate treatment can avoid complications (see Diabetes Complications). A yearly eye examination is necessary for type 2 diabetics.
- A urine test each year for albumin, which is a protein, is necessary to know whether your Type 2 diabetes have affected your kidneys.
- It is essential for Type 2 diabetics to examine their feet daily to look out for red patches which can be an indication of insufficient supply of blood to the extremities, especially the legs. Any visible problem on the legs should be attended to immediately by a podiatrist who specializes in diabetic foot care.
- Type 2 diabetics must take really good care of their skin, using skin softeners to prevent dryness and attending to cuts and wounds to ensure no infection.
- Teeth and gums have to be cleaned and observed to ensure they have no health problems that can lead to infection. It is necessary to have a dentist assistance to keep your teeth and gums in good condition.
- A flu injection each year and a pneumonia vaccine are good to ensure the health of Type 2 diabetics. However, some diabetics may need to be vaccinated again after 5 years. Seek the advice of your doctor on the matter.
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*** Posted By Natasha A.Nada ***