1)
Never miss a dose of your
medication
2)
Visit your doctor
regularly to screen for diabetes complication, cognitive dysfunction, fall
risk.
3)
Take time to look at your
feet every day for any red patches. If you have sores or blisters, consult your
doctor.
4)
Have yearly eye exams.
Finding and treating eye problems early may keep eyes healthy.
5)
Monitor your blood sugar
regularly to check if the blood sugar levels are high or low.
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PREGNANT WOMEN
1)
Check blood sugar levels
regularly. Talk to your doctor to know the frequency of testing.
2)
In pregnant women with
pre-existing diabetes, insulin shots are essential for blood sugar level
control.
3)
If insulin is
recommended, please take it without fail
4)
Check with your doctor
for right drugs and which medicine to be avoided
5)
Follow the meal plan
given by your dietitian
6)
Eat a balanced diet and
stay active. Aim for 30 minutes of activity 5 days of the week
WORKING WOMEN
1)
Start the workday off
right, do not skip breakfast
2)
In busy times, plan your
lunch and snacks at the beginning of the week and avoid junk foods
3)
While travelling, carry a
backpack that contains blood sugar meter, emergency snacks, medicine, a water
bottle
4)
Monitor your blood sugar
levels regularly, to check for any hypoglycemia symptoms
5)
Stay active, break the
prolonged sitting habits.
HOUSEWIVES
1)
If you do
not have time, create a reminder or alarm system for when to take diabetes
medicines
2)
Eat meals at the same
time every day, with healthy snacks in between-or several smaller meals
throughout the day
3)
Follow up your doctor for
regular skin checks and foot assessments to avoid any complications
4)
Stay active, Perform
household activities such as gardening, cleaning, grocery shopping, playing
with kids.
DIETARY RECOMMENDATIONS
Healthy Meal Plate
Non-starchy vegetables
Fats & Oils
Starchy foods
Add a glass of non-fat or
low fat milk
Protein
Add a piece of fruit or a
½ cup of fruit salad
EAT SMALL AND MORE FREQUENT MEALS
FOODS TO EAT
1)
Plenty of fruits and
vegetables
2)
Low fat dairy products
3)
Good fats such as
vegetable oils
4)
Healthy snacks such as
unsalted nuts and low fat yoghurts
5)
Lean meat
FOOD TO AVOID
1)
Processed meat
2)
Baked foods such as
cookies
3)
Sweetened juices &
beverages
4)
Salty processed food
EXERCISE RECOMMENDATIONS
Brisk walking
Light jogging
Cycling
Swimming
Leg extensions or overhead arm stretches
Strength exercises
Exercise 30-45 minutes on all days of the week or at least 150
minutes/week
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