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Caring For People with Diabetes

June 3, 2016 By webmaster Leave a Comment

diabetesAfter being diagnosed with diabetes, many people have to make lifestyle and diet changes in order to keep the condition under control. If you are a caretaker of someone with diabetes, it’s important to help them in making good health care decisions. Here’s how you can take care of someone with diabetes.

  1. Learn about the condition

First things first, you need to educate yourself about diabetes. Having the right information will help you to familiarize yourself with critical aspects of the condition such as how to measure blood sugar and the diabetic supplies your loved one needs. Find out the facts about the condition and stay away from the myths that would eventually damage your loved one’s health.

  1. Develop a diet plan

It is important to understand how much fat, carbohydrates and proteins a person with diabetes requires. Consult a dietitian to help you plan a suitable meal plan for the diabetic individual. Try and ensure the patient eats the same meal as recommended by the dietitian. All food must include appropriate ingredients and be taken in the right proportions.

  1. Monitor blood sugar

People who suffer from diabetes should have a consistent record of their blood sugar levels. Keeping this record allows physicians to determine whether the prescribed medication has any effect in managing the condition. There are many devices that can be used to test blood sugar. Look for one that is most convenient for the patient.

  1. Taking medicine as prescribed

Diabetes medication must be taken as prescribed by your Cary doctor. Failing to take the medicine as recommended can have a negative impact on the person’s health. It is important for caregivers to play an active role in making sure all medication is taken diligently by the patient.

 

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  1. Maintain physical activity

It’s important for individuals suffering from diabetes to maintain a healthy weight. One way to keep off excess fat is by exercising regularly. It doesn’t mean that they have to engage in vigorous workouts that may put their health at risk. Simple activities like walking, swimming and jogging can make a huge difference in their overall health.

  1. Support lifestyle changes

If a loved one has just been diagnosed with diabetes, it’s important to help him/her when they choose to make lifestyle changes that boost overall health. Habits like excessive drinking and smoking as well as unhealthy eating should never be encouraged. You need to take an initiative to show the diabetic that you also support the new lifestyle change.

Looking for an expert internist in the Triangle area? Dr. Parikh is the one you should visit. Get in touch with Triangle Doctor today!

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Cary NC

Dr. Himanshu P. Parikh M.D., P.C.
401 Keisler Dr - Ste 200
Cary, NC 27518
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Dr. Himanshu P. Parikh M.D., P.C.
7780 Brier Creek Pkwy - Ste 230
Raleigh, NC 27617
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