First Steps to Help Beat Type 2 Diabetes!

A diagnosis of type 2 diabetes can send your mind into a spin and your emotions all over the place. But it's not a death sentence and treated sensibly with an increase in physical activity and a healthy eating plan, you will be able to live your life without fear of complications. Become your own expert on diabetes and what affects your blood sugar levels. Always remember you are the captain of your ship and the following people are your crew, chose them wisely:

1. Your health care provider: You really need to be with a health care provider you have confidence in, one who is up-to-date with the latest developments in diabetes treatment. You may prefer to be with an endocrinologist, a specialist who handles all hormone-related diseases or a diabetologist, a specialist who only works with diabetics. You need a health care provider who will help you get your blood sugar levels to near-normal levels. So find someone who is willing to listen to you and answer your questions.




2. A diabetes educator will teach you how to monitor your blood sugar and how to take your insulin or other medications. Your health care provider may recommend a diabetes course you can take at your local hospital. This is one way to learn the practical skills of dealing with type 2 diabetes.

3. Consult with an Accredited Practicing Dietitian: finding the right diet for you is the main controlling factor to bring down your weight, your blood sugar and your cholesterol levels.

4. An ophthalmologist is someone you will definitely want to include. It is recommended people with type 2 diabetes have yearly dilated retinal examinations starting immediately you are diagnosed. This is because type 2 is usually not diagnosed until you have had high blood sugar for a couple of years. Early detection is the key ... much can be done to prevent and treat diabetic eye problems.

5. A dentist is another important member of your crew as due to high blood sugar levels, saliva contains sugar levels just as high and this causes tooth decay and gum problems. It is recommended you brush your teeth twice a day, and see your dentist twice yearly.




6. You will want to see a podiatrist yearly even if you don't have feet problems. People with diabetes often have some nerve damage due to high blood sugar levels. This can result in tingling, burning or numbness in your hands, but more frequently in your feet.

Learn all you can about type 2 diabetes, people with diabetes manage their own health. Your health care provider and your health-care team will help but, day-to-day, you are in charge of your treatment. Your team help you but you must get your type 2 diabetes under control.

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Beverleigh Piepers is a registered nurse who would like to help you understand how to live easily and happily with your type 2 diabetes. http://drugfreetype2diabetes.com