{"id":64834,"date":"2012-05-30T11:19:15","date_gmt":"2012-05-30T15:19:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/?p=64834"},"modified":"2012-05-30T13:19:47","modified_gmt":"2012-05-30T17:19:47","slug":"health-talk-12-tips-to-avoid-diabetes-complications","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/homepage\/columns\/health-talk\/health-talk-12-tips-to-avoid-diabetes-complications\/","title":{"rendered":"HEALTH TALK: 12 tips to avoid diabetes complications"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_62679\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-62679\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-62679\" title=\"doc\" src=\"http:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/doc-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/doc-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/doc-642x481.jpg 642w, https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/doc-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/doc.jpg 842w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-62679\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dr. Victor Emanuel MD<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>1. CHOOSE CARBOHYDRATES CAREFULLY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Diabetes doesn\u2019t mean you have to cut out carbs completely. Choose carbohydrates that break down in the body slowly, providing steady energy. Go for whole grains, beans, nuts, and fresh vegetables and fruits. Yes, you can eat fruit even though it\u2019s sweet. It\u2019s about eating the right amounts of carbohydrates, including fruit, at each meal or snack.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. LOSE WEIGHT IF YOU NEED TO<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Start small. If you are overweight, shedding just a few pounds can improve the body\u2019s ability to use insulin. It will help lower your blood sugar and improve your blood pressure and blood fats. You\u2019ll also have more energy. If you\u2019re ready, aim to burn more calories than you eat. To start, try cutting fat and calories from your diet, such as chips or fries.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. GET ENOUGH SLEEP<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Getting too much or too little sleep can increase you appetite and cravings for high-carb foods. That can lead to weight gain, increasing your risk for complications such as heart disease. So shoot for seven or eight hours of sleep a night. If you have sleep apnea, treating it can improve your sleep and lower your blood sugar levels.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. BE ACTIVE: EXERCISE AND DIABETES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Choose something you like \u2013 dancing, walking, biking, or just marching in place while you\u2019re on the phone. Do it half-hour a day; work up to that if you need to. Exercise can help you lower your cardiovascular risks, cholesterol, and blood pressure levels, and keep your weight down. Exercise also relieves stress and may help you cut back on diabetes medication.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. MONITOR YOUR BLOOD SUGAR DAILY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You ought to know you\u2019re supposed to check it. And actually checking your blood glucose levels can help you avoid diabetes complications, like nerve pain, or keep them from getting worse. Checking it can also help you see how food and activities affect you, and if your treatment plan is working. Your doc can help you set a target glucose level range. The closer you get to your target the better you\u2019ll feel.<\/p>\n<p><strong>6. MANAGE STRESS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Stress can cause a diabetic\u2019s glucose level to rise. Get rid of whatever physical or mental stresses you can. Learn coping techniques to deal with others. Relaxation techniques such as breathing exercises, yoga, and meditation may be especially effective if you have type 2 diabetes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>7. SAY NO TO SALT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Reduce the salt in your diet. It may help lower blood pressure and protect your kidneys. Not salting the food on your plate may not be enough. A lot of the salt in your diet comes from processed foods. Avoid convenience foods and use fresh ingredients when you can. Season with herbs and spices instead of salt when you cook.<\/p>\n<p>Adults aged 51 and older, and individuals with high blood pressure, diabetes, or chronic\u00a0 kidney disease should reduce their sodium intake to 1500 mg a day \u2013 that\u2019s less than half a teaspoon of salt.<\/p>\n<p>8. HEART DISEASE RISK AND DIABETES<\/p>\n<p>Heat disease can be a serious diabetes complication. Keep an eye on your risk by getting these ABC\u2019s checked.<\/p>\n<p>A 1c level. This is a measure of your average blood sugar control for the last 2-3 months. You may need it checked two or more times a year. Talk to your doc about setting a goal, but one has actually been set for you. Still, discussion is encouraged.<\/p>\n<p>Blood pressure. Goal: below 130\/80 mmHg, depending on your doctor.<\/p>\n<p>Cholesterol: Goal: LDL (Bad cholesterol) below 100 mg\/dl; HDL (Good cholesterol) above 40 mg\/dl; and triglycerides below 150mg\/dl.<\/p>\n<p><strong>9. TAKE CARE OF BUMPS AND BRUISES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Diabetes raises your risk of infection and slows healing so treat even simple cuts and scrapes quickly.\u00a0 Properly clean your wound and use an antibiotic cream and sterile bandage.\u00a0 See doc if it\u2019s not better in a few days. Check your feet every day for blisters, cuts, sores, redness, or swelling. Moisturize them to prevent cracks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>10. BREAK YOUR SMOKING HABIT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Diabetics who smoke are twice as likely to die prematurely than those who don\u2019t. Quitting helps your heart and lungs. Quitting lowers your blood pressure and risk of stroke, heart attack, nerve damage, and kidney disease. Ask doc about help for quitting tobacco.<\/p>\n<p><strong>11. PICK SUPER FOODS, DON\u2019T SUPERSIZE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s no single diabetes diet. But here are basics to keep in mind. Enjoy super foods like berries, sweet potatoes, fish with omega-3 fatty acids, and dark green leafy vegetables. Look at food labels and avoid saturated fat and trans fats. Instead, opt for mono and polyunsaturated fats like olive oil.<\/p>\n<p><strong>12. SET UP DOCTOR VISITS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Expect to see your doctor up to four times a year. If you take insulin or need help balancing your sugar levels. you may need to visit more often. Also get an annual physical and eye exam. You should be screened for eye, nerve, and kidney damage, and other complications. See a dentist twice a year. And be sure to tell all health care providers that you have diabetes.<\/p>\n<p>See you next week.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"1. CHOOSE CARBOHYDRATES CAREFULLY Diabetes doesn\u2019t mean you have to cut out carbs completely. 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