HOW TO CONTROL DIABETES
Controlling blood sugar through diet, oral medication or insulin is the main treatment. Regular screening for complications is also required.
PREDIABETIC:-
Take these steps to treat prediabetes:
- Eat a healthy diet and lose weight. ...
- Exercise . ...
- Stop smoking.
- Get your blood pressure and cholesterol under control.
- Take medication like metformin (Glucophage) to lower your blood sugar if you're at high risk of diabetes.
Treatment for gestational diabetes aims to keep blood glucose levels equal to those of pregnant women who don't have gestational diabetes. The treatment always includes special meal plans and scheduled physical activity, and it may also include daily blood glucose testing and insulin injections.
TYPE-1 DIABETES:-
Treatment for type 1 diabetes includes:
- Taking insulin.
- Carbohydrate, fat and protein counting.
- Frequent blood sugar monitoring.
- Eating healthy foods.
- Exercising regularly and maintaining a healthy weight.
TYPE-2 DIABETES:-
Treatments include diet, exercise, medication, and insulin therapy.
Self-care
Physical exercise
Aerobic activity for 20–30 minutes 5 days a week improves cardiovascular health. If injured, pursuing an activity that avoids the injured muscle group or joint can help maintain physical function while recovering.
Quitting smoking
Quitting smoking tobacco.
Weight loss
It can improve cardiovascular health and reduce the risk of complications related to obesity.
Nutrition counseling
Diet advice provided by a nutrition expert to prevent or treat disease.
Diabetic diet
The diet that helps diabetics control their blood sugar (glucose) by reducing sugar and carbohydrates. For example, drinking less soda and eating less bread.
Dietary fiber
The parts of plant foods that the body can't digest. It helps to control blood sugar, soften stools and maintain bowel health.
Medications
Anti-diabetic medication, Blood Thinners, Statin and Insulin
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