It can be frightening to confront the possibility of a serious and life-long disease, but you can start to tackle it by adopting life style changes. You can manage your condition and try to reduce the chances of developing complications. Even those people who are at high risk can take steps to prevent the development of diabetes.
If you have any of the following symptoms, you should immediately see your doctor and take advice.
Remember, many people with diabetes don't have symptoms. If you think you are at high risk, consult your doctor, get your blood sugar levels checked. Adopt a healthy life style. You may take following actions to reduce the risk of developing diabetes or if you have diabetes, to keep it under control.
Eat a balanced diet high in fiber, low in saturated and trans fats.
Take regular exercise, maintain a healthy weight and reduce stress.
Regularly check your blood sugar levels and cholesterol levels.
Avoid smoking
If you have any of the following symptoms, you should immediately see your doctor and take advice.
- Increase number of urination
- Extreme thirst
- Extreme hunger
- Unexplained weight loss
- Extreme tiredness and irritability
- Frequent infections
- Blurred vision
- Bruises or cuts that heel slowly
- Tingling or numbness in your hand and feet
- Recurrent skin, gum or bladder infections
Remember, many people with diabetes don't have symptoms. If you think you are at high risk, consult your doctor, get your blood sugar levels checked. Adopt a healthy life style. You may take following actions to reduce the risk of developing diabetes or if you have diabetes, to keep it under control.
Eat a balanced diet high in fiber, low in saturated and trans fats.
Take regular exercise, maintain a healthy weight and reduce stress.
Regularly check your blood sugar levels and cholesterol levels.
Avoid smoking
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