Type 2 diabetes: steps to reduce diabetes
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Type 2 diabetes is not the only thing you and your loved ones. Over 18 million Americans have type 2 diabetes.
Managing blood glucose levels daily is a difficult task for many patients with type 2 diabetes. Two-thirds of Americans with type 2 diabetes analyzed in this study failed to control their blood sugar levels, according to a report released last year by the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE).
Controlling blood sugar is important to reduce the risk of serious health problems in the future. Diabetes can cause heart disease, stroke, blindness, loss of limbs, and kidney disease.
But now you have some new help to better control type 2 diabetes. Bob Harper, NBC's "Biggest Loser" Life & Fitness Coach, and a team of diabetes experts have created a comprehensible incentive to encourage people to take steps to lower their blood sugar levels. This is called step 6.5 for better control of blood sugar levels. These steps differ in that they are easily applicable to everyday life.
"After years of instruction and training, we've worked with many people with type 2 diabetes to see how difficult it can be to survive the disease," said Bob Harper. There is sex. Finding the right tools and motivations is important. It is recommended to enhance treatment for people with type 2 diabetes and use 6.5 steps as part of their daily lives. "
Step 6.5 helps people with type 2 diabetes daily as it focuses on the basics of managing diabetes, such as eating a healthy diet, exercising, monitoring blood sugar levels, and taking one or more medications as needed. can do. These can lower blood sugar levels.
Healthy eating: A healthy diet can reduce the risk of complications such as heart disease and stroke. Good choices include many foods such as vegetables, whole grains, fruits, non-fat dairy products, beans, lean meats, poultry, and fish. There is no perfect food, but the key to a healthy diet is part.
Physical Exercise: Regular physical exercise can lower blood sugar levels. It also helps you manage your weight and reduce your risk of heart disease and high blood pressure. People with type 2 diabetes do little every day to be active, such as walking with friends or using the stairs instead of the elevator.
Blood Glucose Monitoring: There are two tests to test your blood glucose level. One type of test is blood glucose monitoring performed by the patient himself. People with diabetes can check their blood sugar levels at the time of the test. The other is called the A1C test. The A1C test shows an individual's average blood glucose level over the last 2-3 months. According to experts, the appropriate A1C target for most patients with type 2 diabetes is 6.5% or less.
Drugs: Most people with type 2 diabetes take drugs to control their blood sugar levels. Many people need multiple medications to treat their illness in different ways.
For people with type 2 diabetes, it is important to work with your doctor and other healthcare professionals to treat them as partners. They need to work with the medical team to develop a glycemic control plan.
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