Health and Fitness

Diabetes Management Requires Proper Diet

As medical research has gained a better understanding of diabetes, the management of its effects has evolved to allow people with type 1 diabetes to live long and productive lives. Insulin, a healthy diet, and regular exercise are all part of a successful treatment plan.

With blood glucose meters, people with diabetes can closely monitor their blood sugar levels and make the necessary adjustments to their insulin and nutritional needs. To find more about diabetes care visit www.jacarandamaternity.co.ke/diabetes-care.

A laboratory test called A1C is used several times a year to monitor blood sugar levels over a long period. The A1C test gives an average blood sugar level of 2 to 3 months.

Type 2 diabetes is treated slightly differently from type 1 because it is more of a lifestyle disease than a congenital disease. As the obesity epidemic increases, more and more people are being diagnosed with this form of the disease.

A healthy diet and exercise with the main aim of losing weight and blood sugar testing are the most important management tools. It can also be combined with oral medication and/or insulin, depending on the patient's needs.

Every adult suffering from diabetes has an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Heart disease and stroke are responsible for killing 65 percent of all people diagnosed with diabetes.

This is why the management of this disease is so important; This is more than just monitoring your blood sugar. Blood pressure and cholesterol must also be monitored and controlled through diet, exercise, and medication as needed.