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In order to effectively control diabetes, it is necessary to undergo a change in lifestyle, such as giving up smoking, exercising regularly, in addition to maintaining good healthy and natural eating habits.
In addition, it is very important that all medical indications about treatment that may involve medication, insulin and monitoring of blood sugar levels, are done at the correct times and in the indicated manner.
Some tips to help control diabetes, keeping the values below 130 mg / dl on an empty stomach and below 180 mg / dl after meals, can be:
1. Record blood sugar values
Registering on a paper the glucose values verified by the glucometer before and after meals, can help in the observation of which foods can be consumed without bringing risks and which ones should be avoided, and thus adjust the treatment so that it is effective and reduces the risks that diabetes when uncontrolled can bring to health.
2. Reduce the consumption of certain fruits in isolation
Consuming fruits with high levels of carbohydrates such as persimmon, fig, earl fruit, papaya and dried fruits, can increase the chances of glycemic spikes, thus deregulating diabetes, and that is why it is recommended to eat fruits that are richer in fiber, like strawberry, melon and avocado. Check the list of fruits that are recommended for diabetics.
3. Avoid consumption of sweets
Sweets can raise blood sugar because they are fast-absorbing foods, deregulating diabetes and increasing the risk of disease complications. In this way, whenever possible it is recommended to avoid eating sweets or when to eat, that is after a salty meal.
4. Reduce alcohol consumption
Excessive alcohol consumption can lead to hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia for diabetics, due to liver overload, which is responsible for regulating blood sugar, which in this case will also metabolize alcohol. See what is the safe amount of alcohol for the diabetic to consume.
5. Do not go more than 3 hours without eating
When the diabetic spends more than 3 hours without eating, there is a great possibility of deregulating diabetes and hypoglycemia may occur, which can lead to loss of consciousness and in more severe cases lead to a state of coma. See other symptoms of hypoglycemia and learn how to identify.
6. Maintain the ideal weight
Maintaining the ideal weight for age, sex and height is very important to be able to effectively regulate blood glucose, as people with diabetes and who are overweight or obese, with a body mass index (BMI) equal to or greater than 25kg / m² , may have impaired glycemic control, due to decreased glucose uptake by insulin, in addition to being more at risk for heart disease and stroke.
7. Eliminate cigarette use
Nicotine, the main component of cigarettes can interfere with blood glucose levels, thus making it difficult to control diabetes. In addition, eliminating or reducing the use of cigarettes can bring numerous health benefits, because when nicotine is eliminated from the body , decreases the risk of retinopathy, heart disease and brain damage, all complications of diabetes that are related to smoking. Check out home remedies can help you stop smoking.
8. Control blood pressure
Blood pressure and diabetes are closely linked, because over the years, diabetes makes the body's arteries stiffer, and if blood pressure is not controlled, the chances of developing high blood pressure may increase, which raises the possibility stroke.
9. Avoid some types of medication
Medicines that can potentially harm the pancreas, deregulate the levels of insulin, which is produced by this organ. This prevents the sugar from being taken into the cells, causing it to remain in the bloodstream and uncontrolling diabetes.
Therefore, the following drugs should be avoided:
- Amoxicillin;
- Clavulanate;
- Chlorpromazine;
- Azithromycin;
- Isoniazid;
- Paracetamol;
- Codeine;
- Mesalazine;
- Simvastatin;
- Furosemide;
- Analapril;
- Methyldopa;
- Amiodarone;
- Azathioprine:
- Lamivudine;
- Losartana.
Thus, if it is necessary to do any treatment involving these drugs, the responsible doctor must know about diabetes, whether it is controlled or not and how old the person lives with this condition, so that the assessment can be made as to whether it is really safe make use of medicines.
10. Practice regular physical activity
Regular physical exercise helps to control diabetes because it reduces blood fat levels, controls weight, improves blood circulation, and even helps the heart to pump blood more appropriately.
How to control hypoglycemia
To control the hypoglycemia that appears when blood sugar drops excessively, falling below 70 mg / dl, it is necessary to give the person water with sugar or a glass of orange juice, for example. These foods will make the sugar go up and the person will feel better. Understand what else can be done in cases of hypoglycemia.
How to control hyperglycemia
To control hyperglycemia, which is excess sugar in the blood, it is necessary to give the person the medicine indicated by the doctor to regulate the amount of sugar in the blood. It is still recommended, to prevent blood sugar from rising again by decreasing or eliminating sweets, such as cakes, soft drinks, puddings or ice cream from food and to practice physical activity, such as walking after meals. Know what should be done if hyperglycemia arises.
The nutritionist Tatiana Zanin, comments better how the diet can be done to control diabetes in the following video:
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