DOCTOR’S ADVICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DIABETES

Nutrition: rich in fiber, enough vitamins, weight loss

– Fiber plays an important role in the diet as a filler, helping to reduce cholesterol and prevent constipation.

– Do not use quickly absorbed sugar (jam, cakes, soft drinks…) use sweeteners if the patient craves sweets. You should eat foods containing slowly absorbed sugars made from flour, rice, and cereals.

– Use a moderate amount of salt (<6 grams/day, equivalent to one teaspoon).

– You should divide your meals into several meals a day to avoid post-meal hyperglycemia, you should eat regularly and on time, you should not skip meals to make up for another meal.

Personal hygiene: regularly check your skin to detect skin damage early.
Recognize the signs of hypoglycemia
Rapid hypoglycemia: trembling, hunger, sweating, palpitations, restlessness.
Delayed hypoglycemia: headache, double vision, dizziness, numbness of tongue and lips, staggering, convulsions and coma.

– Hyperglycemia: increased thirst, frequent urination, drowsiness…

Exercising:

– Maintain physical activity at an acceptable level. Exercise needs to be appropriate for age, health and personal preferences.

– When blood sugar level > 14 mmol/l, temporarily stop physical training

Comply with treatment regimen

Use medication regularly, on time, and in the correct dose. Do not arbitrarily stop taking medication without medical staff’s advice.

– Monitor blood sugar regularly.

– Carry your health book with you.

– Regular check-ups

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