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Healthy Living with Diabetes: The MIRS Way

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Healthy Living with Diabetes: The MIRS Way

IndexWhat is Diabetes ?

Managing Diabetes

Exercise regularlyGet regular health check-upsEat HealthyQuit Smoking and DrinkingTake your medicines regularly

(1) What is Diabetes ?Diabetes is a condition that occurs when

The hormone insulin cannot be absorbed into the blood streamThe pancreas that make insulin cannot make it in sufficient quantities.

(2) Managing DiabetesFollowing are the few tips to controlling the damage caused by diabetes

Exercise regularlyGet regular health check-upsEat HealthyQuit Smoking and DrinkingTake your medicines regularly

2.1 Exercise regularlyBeing diabetic is no excuse to give up exercising. Include at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. The more you stay active, the easier it is going to be to control diabetes.

2.2 Get regular health check-upsGo for regular physical and pathological tests, even if you feel OK/good/great. Remember the proverb, Prevention is better than cure?

Avoid any nasty surprises by scheduling regular health check-ups and consulting your doctor about any changes in medicines required.

2.3 Eat HealthyCut down on deep-fried foods and avoid packaged foods laced with preservatives.

Eat lots of greens and salads instead. Make sure your cholesterol levels and blood pressure are monitored regularly.

2.4 Quit Smoking and DrinkingSmoking and drinking increase your risk of diabetes-related complications.

The biggest risk for diabetes patients is that smoking reduces blood flow in the legs and feet which could lead to ulcers and sores that are difficult to heal.

2.5 Take your medicines regularlyEven doctors stress that taking medicines on time is very important to their treatment plan.

Diabetes requires medicines to be taken regularly over a long period of time.

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