Hi! I'm not an MD (yet) but I would like to help. I want to share what I've learned in med school and what I see in the clinics. As I've said, I'm not a licensed doctor, yet. You should know that diabetes alone creates a lot of complications especially if your blood sugar is not controlled. Having diabetes increases your risk of getting cardiovascular diseases. To make things worst, you also have hypertension which, along with diabetes, speeds up the development of complications - cardiovas diseases (stroke, heart attacks, kidney failure, vision problems). As physicians, we don't focus only on the medicine but advise patients to change their lifestyles. Eat right, eat healthy, increase your activity level. According to the American Diabetes Association, exercise is one lifestyle modification needed to manage diabetes. Weight loss (maintaining your ideal body weight) is also important. Exercise improves blood sugar levels because we use the sugar for energy. It also helps your heart, improving blood flow.
Here are some tips you can follow:
1. When you're ready to exercise, start slowly. Work your way up to 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise most days of the week. While you're working out, remember to take good care of yourself.
2. Monitor your blood sugar. Check your blood sugar before, during and after exercise — especially if you take insulin or medications that can cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Carry glucose tablets or hard candy in case your blood sugar drops too low or you feel shaky, nervous or confused.
3. Pay attention to your feet. Wear smooth-fitting socks and comfortable athletic shoes. Examine your feet before and after exercise for any signs of potential damage, such as cuts or blisters. Diabetics are poor wound-healers
4. Drink plenty of fluids while you exercise, especially when it's hot. Dehydration can increase your blood sugar. If you exercise for more than an hour, drink carbohydrate-containing beverages rather than plain water.
5. Know when to stop. If you experience any warning signs — severe shortness of breath, dizziness, faintness, nausea, chest pain, heart palpitations, or pain in an arm or in your jaw — stop exercising. If you don't feel better within 15 minutes, seek immediate medical help.
Aside from the synthetic drugs you are using, complementary alternative medicine or natural medicine is another option that you can look into. I can help you on this aspect. We have nutritionists / doctors you can consult and will help you manage your health the natural way. What are the benefits by going natural? You can avoid the side effects of synthetic drugs. Overall health improves when going natural. Unlike synthetics which take care of one problem, natural medicine treats the patient as a whole. Patients feel better while addressing not only the present illness but improving their overall health. If you are interested, you can call me at 09178150312 or 4094154 and we'll set you up with one of our consultants.
