THE FOLLOWING TOPICS AND TIPS WERE REPRODUCED FROM PAMPHLETS OF A WELL KNOWN PHARMACEUTICAL STORE IN USA
DIABETES HEALTH:
This is an offer to you for a free resource with information on lowering risk for type 2 diabetes and tips to manage diabetes, if already have it.
USE THIS GUIDER ALONGWITH ADVICE FROM YOUR PHYSICIAN TO STAY HEALTHIER AND STOP DIABETES FROM TAKING CONTROL OF YOUR LIFE.
The details on diabetes:
Diabetes is a group of lifelong diseases in which blood glucose, or sugar, levels are too high because the body cannot make or appropriately use insulin. Insulin is a hormone that helps the body use or store glucose.
Type 1 diabetes: Type 1 which can't be prevented, occurs when the body stops making insulin. To survive, people with this type need insulin therapy.
Type 2 diabetes: This type, which can be prevented, is the most common. People with this type do make insulin, but their bodies do not make enough or do not respond well to it. Type 2 is most often managed through lifestyle changes and oral medication. Insulin may be added after the pancreas gradually loses the ability to produce insulin.
Prediabetes: People have higher than normal blood glucose, but not high enough to be diagnosed with diabetes.
A healthy lifestyle (exercising and eating right) can help the body better use glucose so it does not build up in the blood.
AT RISK WEIGHT CHART
HEIGHT (in ft/in) WEIGHT (IN LBS)
4 10 148
4 11 153
5 00 158
5 01 164
5 02 169
5 03 175
5 04 180
5 05 186
5 06 192
5 07 198
5 08 203
5 09 209
5 10 216
5 11 222
6 00 228
CHECK OUT THE AT-RISK WEIGHT CHART AT ABOVE - IF YOU WEIGH THE SAME AS OR MORE THAN THE WEIGHT LISTED ACROSS THE HEIGHT, YOU MAY BE AT RISK FOR OR ALREADY HAVE PREDIABETES OR DIABETES.
SIMPLE HABITS TO LOWER YOUR RISK:
Small steps do add up. You can lower your risk for type 2 diabetes or delay its onset by making some sensible adjustments:
EAT BETTER:
Fine tune your eating habits with these calorie-and fat-cutting strategies:
DIABETES HEALTH:
This is an offer to you for a free resource with information on lowering risk for type 2 diabetes and tips to manage diabetes, if already have it.
USE THIS GUIDER ALONGWITH ADVICE FROM YOUR PHYSICIAN TO STAY HEALTHIER AND STOP DIABETES FROM TAKING CONTROL OF YOUR LIFE.
The details on diabetes:
Diabetes is a group of lifelong diseases in which blood glucose, or sugar, levels are too high because the body cannot make or appropriately use insulin. Insulin is a hormone that helps the body use or store glucose.
Type 1 diabetes: Type 1 which can't be prevented, occurs when the body stops making insulin. To survive, people with this type need insulin therapy.
Type 2 diabetes: This type, which can be prevented, is the most common. People with this type do make insulin, but their bodies do not make enough or do not respond well to it. Type 2 is most often managed through lifestyle changes and oral medication. Insulin may be added after the pancreas gradually loses the ability to produce insulin.
Prediabetes: People have higher than normal blood glucose, but not high enough to be diagnosed with diabetes.
A healthy lifestyle (exercising and eating right) can help the body better use glucose so it does not build up in the blood.
AT RISK WEIGHT CHART
HEIGHT (in ft/in) WEIGHT (IN LBS)
4 10 148
4 11 153
5 00 158
5 01 164
5 02 169
5 03 175
5 04 180
5 05 186
5 06 192
5 07 198
5 08 203
5 09 209
5 10 216
5 11 222
6 00 228
CHECK OUT THE AT-RISK WEIGHT CHART AT ABOVE - IF YOU WEIGH THE SAME AS OR MORE THAN THE WEIGHT LISTED ACROSS THE HEIGHT, YOU MAY BE AT RISK FOR OR ALREADY HAVE PREDIABETES OR DIABETES.
SIMPLE HABITS TO LOWER YOUR RISK:
Small steps do add up. You can lower your risk for type 2 diabetes or delay its onset by making some sensible adjustments:
EAT BETTER:
Fine tune your eating habits with these calorie-and fat-cutting strategies:
- Replace some of the meat in your diet with a variety of vegetables and whole grains
- Replace desserts and snacks with fresh fruit
- Compare food labels and choose alternatives that are lower in calories, fat and sugar, such as nonfat milk instead of 2 percent
- Use smaller plates to help shrink your portion size
- Split large restaurant portions with a friend or take half home.
GET FIT:
Pump up your activity level with these tips:
- Walk every chance you get - to work or on errands, with co-workers during a break, and before or after dinner.
- Socialize with family and friends by being active together. Ride bikes, play soccer or dance etc.
- Do housework and yard work with vigor.
- If you have been inactive, begin by getting your doctor's advice about what and how much to do.
IS YOUR GLUCOSE UNDER CONTROL?
For people with diabetes, food, activity, and stress can cause glucose levels to change throughout the day. Watching your glucose level closely can help avoid low blood glucose and high blood glucose.
When your glucose level is too high too often, it can lead to problems with kidneys, heart, eyes and nerves. Frequent checks can help prevent damage to these parts of the body.
Your doctor will help you find the best routine (checking of glucose levels) for you.
BEYOND GLUCOSE: GOOD DIABETES CARE:
Here are some helpful tips for taking good care of yourself, from head to toe:
- Floss and brush your teeth and gums after each meal and snack to help prevent gum disease.
- Defend against dry skin by keeping your skin clean and moist and applying lotion regularly.
- Wash your feet in warm water every day, but do not soak them.
- Check daily for sores or other problems. Use moisturizing lotion, but not in between toes
