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CAUTION
Do not try to self diagnose or treat yourself.
Always consult a medical practioner/healthcare provider.
Always advise them of your
-dietary changes
-changes in exercise or activity levels
-if you begin to take supplements (as these can interfere with your medicines)
WEIGHT LOSS
Lose only 10%
of
your weight
and decrease
your risk of
dangerous
complications !
HELP YOURSELF
Diabetes is like aging
10 years. So do something.
Lifestyle Changes
Changes in diet and exercise are more effective than drugs in lower blood sugar
in Type 2 diabetes
Support
Listen to people speak about interesting areas you should know about.
This is a great support Group
if you don't have one.
Tightly controlling your blood sugar
levels soon after being
diagnosed with Type
2 diabetes can
lead to lower risks of diabetes complications—including heart
disease and
death—years later.
Exercise
More exercise doesn't mean you need to join a
gym - walk a bit to work,
park far from the shopping centre, take the stairs,
keep moving and
be active,
that's what the body was designed for !!
Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes
increased hunger
increased thirst
fatigue
increased urination, esp. at night
sores that do not heal
infections such as thrush or skin infections such as boils or fungal
skin infections
blurred vision
burning, numbness or tingling in the feet or hands
weight loss
weight gain
irritability and mood changes
headaches
dizziness
ED
carpal tunnel syndrome and Bell's Palsy (can be caused by high blood
sugar)
Symptoms of
high blood sugar:
• Excessive hunger and/or thirst
• Weight loss
• Excessive urination
Symptoms
of low blood sugar:
• Cool, clammy skin
• Hunger
• Numbness in your mouth
• Fluttering in your chest
• Feeling faint
Seek medical advice if you think you may have these symptoms
Health Checks
You will need to have the following checks regularly:
Blood Pressure
Cholesterol
HbA1c (sugars in the blood for the last 3 months)
Feet
Eyes
Kidney function (urine test for protein)
Teeth and Gums (high blood sugar can affect these)
Exercise
Remember to exercise regularly
Fats - bad
Dont consume trans fats. They are toxic!
Look out for them in processed and fast foods.
Food Labels
Learn to read them. A Dietician can teach you.
Exercise
1 or 2 Days later, the beneficial effects of exercise on Diabetes are
lost. So you need to continue exercise regularly - daily or
several (4-5 times a week).
Exercise
High blood pressure can make the effects of diabetes much much worse.
Exercise also lowers blood pressure!
Exercise
You should exercise 20-40 minutes everday.
Or, 5 days a week please.
Walking, jogging, cycling, swimming, dancing, tennis weight training and
other activities with moving around!
Family History
Dont ignore it !
If a family member has Type 2 diabetes, you may very well get it too.
Lifestyle is critical. Watch that creeping weight gain. It can be
an indicator that diabetes is on its way. Ask your doctor what you
need to do (basically follow this guide: eat healthy, exercise, lose
weight
(and make sure you lose all fat in your stomach area).
Family History
Tell your children, their children, and their children about the family
risk of diabetes, and what they can do to start preventing it.
Herbal, Vitamin or Nutritional Supplements Some may be useful in helping to slightly lower or manage blood
sugar in diabetes.
Best is to discuss this with an 'alternative' or complementary health
practitioner.
By Dr Michael Hutch
PhD
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