Don’t Let It Get Diabetic! Ways To Control Blood Sugar

Diabetes is one of the most common diseases in the world. In the Philippines, for example, an estimated 4 million fell ill in 2019, according to Diabetes Atlas.

One in 16 Filipinos from 20 to 79 years old is said to be affected. But that doesn’t even include the undiagnosed.

That is why the work of researchers to find a cure for diabetes. Today, when diabetes medication is mentioned, it means that there are ways to control the rise in blood sugar, which is the reason for having more dangerous health complications.

Types of diabetes

In some types of diabetes, prediabetes and gestational diabetes have the potential to be cured early.

Prediabetes

When you are said to be pre-diabetic, your blood sugar is high but it has not yet reached the level of diabetes so it can still be prevented.

Gestational diabetes

Gestational diabetes, on the other hand, only occurs in pregnant women and can disappear after childbirth.

People with type 1 or type 2 diabetes are often affected.

Type 1 diabetes

Although the exact cause of type 1 diabetes has not yet been determined, your chances of developing it increase if:

• The parent or sibling is diabetic
• There has been exposure to a viral illness or other environmental factors
• Have a problem with the immune system or have diabetic autoantibodies

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Type 2 diabetes

Researchers do not yet fully understand why some people develop type 2 diabetes, says Mayo Clinic. But it is clear to them that the following are relevant:

Weight

When there is a lot of fatty tissue in the body, the cells become resistant to insulin. It is the hormone that lowers blood sugar.

Inactivity

The body has difficulty burning fat if there is a lack of exercise or physical activity. Glucose or sugar must also be used as energy and insulin to work.

Family history

And those with diabetic parents or siblings are at risk.

Age

The risk increases with age, but more and more children and teenagers are getting sick.

Other medical conditions

Include having polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), high blood pressure, and abnormal cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

Must do if you are diabetic

To maintain the condition of the diabetic, Dr. has a suggestion. Sheryl N. Tugna ng Philippine Society of Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism (PSEDM). He presented it in four ways that must be done.

Eating properly

Choose vegetables, fruits, fish, and those rich in fiber. Avoid alcoholic and sugary drinks.

Exercise

Page-exercise has been proven to lower blood sugar because it helps fight insulin resistance.

Use the prescribed medication

Daily medication intake or insulin injection as directed by the doctor. Dr. often seems to explain. Reach out to his patients that it is not the drug, such as the often prescribed Metformin, that damages the kidney.

He said the kidney problem is caused by high blood sugar and blood pressure. The known side effects of the drug are stomach pain or diarrhea.

Consult a doctor regularly to monitor blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol.

Natural medicine for diabetes

On the other hand, there are foods or drinks that are said to be good for the prediabetic or diabetic. It is said to be a natural medicine for diabetes because it lowers blood sugar, especially in type 2 diabetes. They can be used as home remedies. But before doing so, consult a doctor.

Apple cider vinegar

Acetic acid, which is the primary compound of apple cider vinegar, is said to have many health benefits. It is said that drinking 2 tablespoons before bed can help reduce morning fasting sugar levels.

Aloe vera

It is good to drink aloe vera juice as a juice, but avoid products with aloin or anthraquinones because of its laxative effect.

Cinnamon

Cinnamon’s ability to lower blood sugar and cholesterol levels have been tested. You can drink cinnamon tea or mix cinnamon powder with oatmeal.

Okra

Proven in some studies that okra has anti-diabetic properties. In addition to food, you can drink water soaked in okra.

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