You may be stressed and uncomfortable when managing diabetes. The trick to maintaining an enjoyable life while suffering diabetes is learning enough about the condition to enable yourself to have relief from symptoms. Advice, like what follows, is just what you need to get started.
You’ll be surprised at the number of items containing corn syrup, so check labels, and be prepared to put back common items such as ketchup, sodas, sauces and sweets. If you live in or go to Canada, look for ‘glucose/fructose’ on labels.
Take the stress out of diabetes management by developing more consistent habits. For instance, keep your meter, journal, and insulin in one specific place so it will be easy to access in the mornings. When you test, make it a routine so you never forget a step or to write down your levels in your log.
Online pharmacies can offer huge discounts on diabetes medications. Many of these pharmacies allow you to have shipments sent automatically each month, so you won’t run out of supplies.
If you are a diabetic, you should get tested for sleep apnea right away. In order to remain healthy, obtain treatment for your sleep apnea as soon as you are diagnosed.
Know which foods are low on the glycemic index and will help your body release glucose slowly. Foods with high glycemic indexes include pastas, cereal, breads, juices, and desserts. Processed foods are also terrible for your blood sugar. Add more fresh vegetables and fruits, meats and fish to your diet.
With that advice, you should be positive about your ability to take control of your diabetes. Remember, if you apply the guidelines from this article, you will be setting yourself up for future success and a quality of life that is not compromised by diabetes.
