Diabetes Diet Plan

1)     Commitment: First and foremost key to successful diabetes management is to commit yourself to treat/ avoid diabetes.  Doctor, medicines, friends, relatives and family will help you and encourage you to fight diabetes, however, only you can cure diabetes with your willpower and determination. Always remember, no one has greater stake in your health than you.

2)     Learn more about diabetes: The more you are aware about causes and reasons of diabetes, the easier it will be for you to fight it. You can know what is good for your health and what is causing harm. By knowing that many others in world have cured their diabetes will motivate you and keep you going.

3)     Diet management: If you are a diabetic, more than eating less, equally important aspect is what you eating. Make eating healthy and include lot of vegetables and fruits. Avoid the fruits that a diabetic should not have. Eat at regular intervals in small portions. Very critical component salt shall be managed very carefully.

4)     Stop smoking: As per American Diabetes Association, smokers who have diabetes are three times more likely to die of cardiovascular disease than are non smokers who have diabetes. If you smoke, ask the doctor to help you quit smoking. Smoking increases your risk of various diabetes complications, including heart attack, stroke, and nerves damage and kidney disease.

5)     Exercise: Physical exercise is as important as any other routine of the day. Maintain a healthy weight. People with diabetes are encouraged to exercise regularly for better blood sugar control and to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases. The reason for this is that muscles which are working use more glucose than those that are resting.

6)     Take an aspirin daily: Aspirin reduces blood’s ability to clot. Taking an aspirin daily can reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke — major concerns for a diabetic. In fact, daily aspirin therapy is recommended for most people who have diabetes. However, first ask your doctor about daily aspirin therapy, including which strength of aspirin would be best suited for you.

7)     Take stress seriously: It is easy to neglect usual diabetes care routine if you are stressed. The hormones body may produce in response to the prolonged stress may prevent insulin from working properly, which only makes the matter worse. To take control, set limits and prioritize the tasks. Learn relaxation techniques and get plenty of sleep.

8)     Pay attention to your feet: High blood sugar can damage the nerves in your feet and reduce blood flow to your feet. If left untreated, cuts and blisters can lead to serious infections. To prevent foot problems:

• Wash your feet daily in lukewarm water.
• Dry your feet gently, especially between the toes.
• Moisturize your feet and ankles with lotion.
• Check your feet every day for blisters, cuts, sores, redness or swelling.
• Consult your doctor if you have a sore or other foot problem that doesn’t start to heal within a few days.

9)     Take care of your teeth: Diabetes may make you prone to gum infections. Brush your teeth at least twice a day, floss your teeth once a day, and schedule dental exams at regular intervals, say at least twice or thrice a year. Consult your dentist right away if your gums bleed or look red or swollen.

10)  Keep your blood pressure and cholesterol under control: Like diabetes, high blood pressure can damage the blood vessels. High cholesterol is a concern, too, since the damage is often worse and more rapid for a diabetic. When these conditions team up, they can lead to a heart attack, stroke or other life-threatening conditions.  Hence, it is important to keep blood pressure and cholesterol under control.

Above all, stay positive. Diabetes care is within control. If you’re willing to do your part sincerely and regularly, diabetes won’t stand in the way of an active, healthy and happy life.

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People with diabetes are encouraged to exercise regularly for better blood sugar control and to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases. The reason for this is that muscles which are working use more glucose than those that are resting.

Muscle movement leads to greater sugar uptake by muscle cells and lower blood sugar levels. There are some exercise precautions which people with diabetes must take, however, when done safely, exercise is a valuable aid to optimal health. Research has shown that physical activity can:

* lower your blood glucose and your blood pressure

* lower your bad cholesterol and raise your good cholesterol

* improve your body’s ability to use insulin

* lower your risk for heart disease and stroke

* keep your heart and bones strong

* keep your joints flexible

* lower your risk of falling

* help you lose weight

* reduce your body fat

* give you more energy

* reduce your stress

There are 3 areas of safety to consider with exercise. Exercise precautions are designed to help people with diabetes avoid problems which can result from unwise exercise choices. Hypoglycaemia can occur if a person who is taking blood sugar lowering medication has:

• Eaten too little carbohydrate (fruit, milk, starch) relative to the exercise.
• Taken too much medication relative to the exercise
• Combined effect of food + medication imbalances relative to the exercise

Are there any types of physical activity a diabetic shouldn’t do?

If you have diabetes complications, some exercises can make your problems worse. For example, activities that increase the pressure in the blood vessels of your eyes, such as lifting heavy weights, can make diabetic eye problems worse. If nerve damage from diabetes has made your feet numb, your doctor may suggest that you try swimming instead of walking for aerobic exercise.

Numbness means that you may not feel any pain from sores or blisters on your feet and so may not notice them. Then they can get worse and lead to more serious problems. Make sure you exercise in cotton socks and comfortable, well-fitting shoes that are designed for the activity you are doing. After you exercise, check your feet for cuts, sores, bumps, or redness. Call your doctor if any foot problems develop.

Check with your doctor: Always talk with your doctor before you start a new physical activity programme. Ask about your medications – prescription and over the counter – and whether you should change the amount you take before you exercise. If you have heart disease, kidney disease, eye problems, or foot problems, ask which types of physical activity are safe for you.

Find an exercise buddy: Many people find that they are more likely to do something active if a friend joins them. If you and a friend plan to walk together, for example, you may be more likely to do it.

Keep track of your physical activity: Write down when you exercise and for how long in your blood glucose record book. You’ll be able to track your progress and to see how physical activity affects your blood glucose.

Decide how you’ll reward yourself: Do something nice for yourself when you reach your activity goals. For example, treat yourself to a movie or buy a new plant for the garden.

What can I do to make sure I stay active?

One of the keys to staying on track is finding some activities you like to do. If you keep finding excuses not to exercise, think about why. Are your goals realistic? Do you need a change in activity? Would another time be more convenient? Keep trying until you find a routine that works for you. Once you make physical activity a habit, you’ll wonder how you lived without it.

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