TRIBUNJOGJA.COM – Proper care and treatment, is an ideal combination for people with diabetes or diabetes in order to get a longer life expectancy. Especially for those who are at risk for deadly complications.
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As is known, diabetes or diabetes is a serious disease. The sufferer must be disciplined to implement the treatment plan at all times. Including this is useful for reducing the risk of dangerous complications.
As a guide, the following are things that must be considered in relation to the care or treatment of people with diabetes;
1. Avoid obesity
Learn all you can about diabetes. Make healthy eating and physical activity a part of your daily routine. Maintain a healthy weight.
• Obesity doubles the risk of dying if exposed to Covid-19
2. Monitor blood sugar levels
Monitor your blood sugar, and follow your doctor’s instructions to manage your blood sugar levels. Take your medication as directed by your doctor.
Ask your diabetes treatment team for help when you need it.
• Know what blood sugar is, its relationship to diabetes and how to measure it
3. Quit smoking
Smoking increases the risk of type 2 diabetes and the risk of various diabetes complications, including:
- Reduced blood flow in the legs and feet, which can lead to infection, ulcers and possibly surgical removal of body parts (amputation)
- Heart disease
- Stroke
- Eye disease, which can cause blindness
- Nerve damage
- Kidney illness
- premature death
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