Self Care Musts
Looking after yourself and learning about your diabetes is
your best bet to lead a normal, healthy, and long life.
Your doctor and the other members of the health-care team
may advise you and provide the information, support, and technology
for you to look after yourself and live your life in the way
you choose. However it is important for you to play your part
to enable your health care providers help you reach healthy
goals.
The following are important self care musts you should know
about
Reasons to control blood glucose levels
Ways of maintaining normal blood glucose levels through proper
eating, physical activity, tablets, and/or insulin
How to decipher your blood or urine tests (self-monitoring)
and how to act on the results
The signs of low and high blood glucose levels and ketosis,
how to prevent and treat them.
What to do when you are sick.
How to Prevent long-term complications, including possible
damage to eyes, nerves, kidneys, feet, and hardening of the
arteries
How to deal with life-style variations, such as exercise,
traveling, and social activities
How to handle alcohol consumption and smoking.
How to examine your feet on a regular basis.
How to choose the right food.
Know when to contact your health-care team.
Make sure that your family and friends know about your needs
as someone with diabetes.
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