Effective Management of Diabetes

Type 1 diabetes is characterised by the body producing insufficient insulin to regulate blood glucose levels. Having a healthy balanced diet, an active lifestyle and taking insulin are the basic ways type 1 diabetes is managed today. The amount of insulin has to be balanced with food intake and daily activities. This requires close monitoring of blood glucose levels.
Type 2 diabetes is characterised by the body producing sufficient insulin, but is inhibited from using it to regulate blood glucose levels. The body is said to be insulin resistant. The root cause of type 2 diabetes is to be found in the lifestyles of sufferers. Having a poor diet, being overweight and inactive are major contributing factors.




Effective management of type 2 diabetes requires the sufferer to reduce their weight to a level that is normal for some one of their height and gender. This requires them to adopt a healthy diet and becoming more active. In the short term, they may also need to take insulin or oral medication to control their blood glucose levels until their body no longer needs this support.
Adult diabetics are at high risk of developing cardiovascular disease. It is estimated that as many as two thirds of diabetics die from heart disease or stroke. Other complications of diabetes include kidney disease and blindness. Effective management of diabetes is about more than taking insulin to control blood glucose levels; it is also important to manage blood pressure and cholesterol levels. The foundation for which is having a healthy diet, an active life style and not being over weight. By doing so, diabetics can reduce their risk of developing cardiovascular disease or having a stroke.




Diabetics must take responsibility for the day to day management of their condition; much of which involves keeping blood glucose levels as near to normal as possible. Controlling blood pressure and cholesterol levels are also important parts of the effective management of diabetes.

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