Tips to Help You Manage Your Diabetes
October 21, 2009 by Diabetes and Blood Glucose Tips
Filed under Hypoglycemia & Hyperglycemia
Don’t feel that you are alone if you have recently been diagnosed with diabetes. Each year thousands of people are diagnosed with this disease while millions live with it daily. Understandably it is a frightening diagnosis and trying to figure out what you need to do to keep your blood sugar under control can be confusing. Here are a few diabetes tips to help you get started.
Always take your medications on time - Check with your doctor about when the best time to take your medications is. They may recommend that you to take your pills before you eat; if it is recommended that you go on insulin they may recommend that you take it up to a half an hour before you eat.
Stick to a schedule - As with medications you want to try and eat at the same times every day. By adhering to a schedule you have a better chance of maintaining an even blood sugar level. Avoid skipping meals or snacks since this will upset your sugar levels. Another diabetes tip is to eat smaller meals but eat more frequently.
Control your portions - You will be successful at managing your blood sugar levels if you try to eat the same amount of food every day. You risk fluctuating levels if you eat a large meal on one day and a small meal the next day.
Exercise - It is very important to exercise daily. Low impact exercises are best such as swimming or walking. Maintaining good circulation, especially in your arms and legs, is vital. Avoid exercises such as weight lifting unless you have the permission of your physician. Heavy lifting or pushing can be dangerous as it can raise your blood sugar and your blood pressure.
Keep track of symptoms - Be aware of the symptoms that indicate your blood sugar is too high or too low. Talk with your family and co-workers so they can assist you if you find yourself in trouble.
· Symptoms of hyperglycemia
• Excessive hunger and/or thirst
• Weight loss
• Excessive urination
If you experience these symptoms of high blood sugar, you need to talk to your doctor.
· Symptoms of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar):
• Cool, clammy skin
• Hunger
• Numbness in your mouth
• Fluttering in your chest
• Feeling faint
If you feel any of these symptoms of low blood sugar, you need to raise your levels… now. Carry hard candy with you for instances such as these or drink some orange juice or some soda. Follow that with cheese or a peanut butter sandwich… something that is protein based that will take longer to digest.
Julia Hanf author of the book How To Play The Diabetes Diet Game And Win. With this proven system you to can lower your blood sugar level and retake control of your health and your life.Through a real life crisis Julia figured out how to live diabetes free. Visit Your Diabetes Cure. http://www.yourdiabetescure.com/Diabetes_Tips/Diabetes_Tips.html
Thanks to Julia Hanf for contributing this article to our Diabetes blog:
Always take your medications on time - Check with your doctor about when the best time to take your medications is. They may recommend that you to take your pills before you eat; if it is recommended that you go on insulin they may recommend that you take it up to a half an hour before you eat.
Stick to a schedule - As with medications you want to try and eat at the same times every day. By adhering to a schedule you have a better chance of maintaining an even blood sugar level. Avoid skipping meals or snacks since this will upset your sugar levels. Another diabetes tip is to eat smaller meals but eat more frequently.
Control your portions - You will be successful at managing your blood sugar levels if you try to eat the same amount of food every day. You risk fluctuating levels if you eat a large meal on one day and a small meal the next day.
Exercise - It is very important to exercise daily. Low impact exercises are best such as swimming or walking. Maintaining good circulation, especially in your arms and legs, is vital. Avoid exercises such as weight lifting unless you have the permission of your physician. Heavy lifting or pushing can be dangerous as it can raise your blood sugar and your blood pressure.
Keep track of symptoms - Be aware of the symptoms that indicate your blood sugar is too high or too low. Talk with your family and co-workers so they can assist you if you find yourself in trouble.
· Symptoms of hyperglycemia
• Excessive hunger and/or thirst
• Weight loss
• Excessive urination
If you experience these symptoms of high blood sugar, you need to talk to your doctor.
· Symptoms of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar):
• Cool, clammy skin
• Hunger
• Numbness in your mouth
• Fluttering in your chest
• Feeling faint
If you feel any of these symptoms of low blood sugar, you need to raise your levels… now. Carry hard candy with you for instances such as these or drink some orange juice or some soda. Follow that with cheese or a peanut butter sandwich… something that is protein based that will take longer to digest.
Julia Hanf author of the book How To Play The Diabetes Diet Game And Win. With this proven system you to can lower your blood sugar level and retake control of your health and your life.Through a real life crisis Julia figured out how to live diabetes free. Visit Your Diabetes Cure. http://www.yourdiabetescure.com/Diabetes_Tips/Diabetes_Tips.html
Thanks to Julia Hanf for contributing this article to our Diabetes blog:
Julia Hanf author of the book How To Play the Diabetes Diet Game and Win Through a real life crisis Julia figured out how to live diabetes free. Visit Your Diabetes Cure and learn more about How to eat to beat diabetes.
