Diabetes is not a beatable disease. By no stretch of the mind can you cure it or defeat it and leave behind its chronic issues. The main way that individuals with diabetes deal with the disease is by learning to be punctual with their insulin shots and monitoring their glucose intake. This article will list below many tips on how to deal with diabetes on a daily basis.
To satisfy your hunger without throwing off your blood glucose levels, snack on almonds. Plain almonds have lots of protein, fiber and other nutrients, making them a healthy food to consume. Have a bowl on hand beside the sofa so you can easily snack on them while watching television.
Unless you drive a car that lacks air conditioning in super hot summer temperatures, or are on a safari in Africa, you probably don't need ice packs for your insulin. If you're worried about leaving it in the car at the mall, take it with you! I doubt you'll have so much that it won't fit in your purse, pocket, or bag.
Quit smoking. Try again if you've tried before. Nicotine constricts your blood vessels. Diabetes already have a problem with circulation to the extremeties; that's what leads to vision problems and the need for amputations. Smoking increases these risks, as well as being bad for your health overall. Ask your doctor for some resources to help you quit.
Be sure to follow a diet that is high in fiber to reduce the chances of developing diabetes. White breads and processed food items usually are high-glycemic and up your chances of diabetes, but if you make a habit of choosing anything with whole grains, you are unlikely to eat them. A lot of studies have shown that people who eat more whole grains are at a lower risk of diabetes developing.
Conditions like Gastroparesis can cause your stomach to empty itself of food more slowly than normal after you have eaten a meal. For diabetics, this can translate to unpredictable drops and spikes in blood glucose levels, which can then affect the way that you feel throughout the day. Consider speaking with your doctor about whether you should take your insulin later or sooner than the standard 45 minutes before a meal.
With all the tips listed in this article, if applied correctly even a disease like diabetes can be less of a problem and more characteristic of a nuisance. Obviously they don't work for everybody; body chemistry differs from person to person. People first learning how to cope should analyze the reasons behind the tips, and eventually understand the relative variations of them.
Obesity Management for the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes
Height and weight should be measured and used to calculate BMI at annual visits or more frequently when appropriate (19). BMI, calculated as weight in kilograms divided by the square of height in meters (kg/m2), will be calculated automatically by most electronic medical records. Use BMI to document weight status (overweight: BMI 25–29.9 kg/m2; obesity class I: BMI 30–34.9 kg/m2; obesity class II: BMI 35–39.9 kg/m2; obesity class III: BMI ≥40 kg/m2). Note that misclassification can occur, particularly in very muscular or frail individuals. In some populations, notably Asian and Asian American populations, the BMI cut points to define overweight and obesity are lower than in other populations due to differences in body composition and cardiometabolic risk
Further reading: https://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/44/Supplement_1/S100?rss=1&ssource=mfr