Health management of diabetes
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The health management of diabetes mainly includes the following aspects:
1、 Dietary management
1. Control total calories: Calculate the daily required total calories based on factors such as individual height, weight, age, and activity intensity. Reasonably allocate the proportion of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, with carbohydrates accounting for 50-60% of total calories, proteins accounting for 15-20%, and fats accounting for 20-30%.
2. Balanced diet:
-The main staple food is whole grains, mixed beans, potatoes and other coarse grains, reducing the intake of fine noodles and rice.
-Eat more vegetables, especially green leafy vegetables, at least 500 grams per day.
-Moderate intake of fruits, choose low sugar fruits such as apples, pears, strawberries, etc., and consume them between meals.
-To ensure protein intake, options include lean meat, fish, beans, eggs, etc.
-Control the intake of fats and oils, choose vegetable oils such as olive oil, corn oil, etc., and reduce the use of animal oils.
3. Regular and Quantitative Meals: Eat regularly and quantitatively every day to avoid overeating. Dividing three meals a day into multiple meals can help control blood sugar levels.
4. Pay attention to dietary taboos: avoid consuming foods high in sugar, fat, and salt, such as candies, cakes, fried foods, pickles, etc. At the same time, quit smoking and limit alcohol consumption.
2、 Sports management
1. Choose the appropriate exercise method: Based on personal physical condition and interests, choose the appropriate exercise method, such as brisk walking, jogging, swimming, cycling, Tai Chi, etc.
2. Persist in regular exercise: Engage in at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic exercise per week, which can be divided into 5 days, with approximately 30 minutes of exercise per day. At the same time, strength training such as weightlifting and push ups can be combined to help strengthen muscles and increase basal metabolic rate.
3. Pay attention to exercise safety: Prepare for warm-up before exercising; During exercise, it is important to monitor blood sugar levels to avoid the occurrence of hypoglycemia; After exercising, it is important to engage in relaxation activities. If you have complications of diabetes, such as retinopathy, kidney disease, etc., you should exercise under the guidance of a doctor.
3、 Blood glucose monitoring
1. Self monitoring of blood glucose: Use a blood glucose meter to regularly monitor blood glucose, including fasting blood glucose, 2-hour postprandial blood glucose, bedtime blood glucose, etc. Adjust diet, exercise, and medication treatment plans based on blood sugar levels.
2. Regular check ups at the hospital: In addition to self-monitoring of blood sugar, regular check ups of glycated hemoglobin, blood lipids, kidney function, etc. should also be conducted at the hospital to comprehensively understand one's health status.
4、 Drug therapy
1. Follow the doctor's advice on medication: strictly follow the doctor's prescription for medication, and do not increase or decrease the dosage or stop taking medication without authorization. If insulin therapy is used, it is necessary to master the correct injection method and dosage adjustment principles.
2. Pay attention to adverse drug reactions: Understand the adverse reactions of the medication used, such as hypoglycemia, gastrointestinal discomfort, allergies, etc. If there are any abnormalities, seek medical attention promptly.
5、 Psychological regulation
1. Keep a good attitude: diabetes is a chronic disease that needs long-term treatment and management. Maintain a positive and optimistic attitude, and build confidence in overcoming the disease.
2. Learn to cope with stress: Learn to cope with stress in life, such as work pressure, family conflicts, etc., and relieve stress through listening to music, reading, traveling, and other methods.
6、 Health education
1. Learn diabetes knowledge: understand the etiology, symptoms, complications, treatment methods and other knowledge of diabetes, and improve self-management ability.
2. Participate in health education activities: participate in diabetes health education activities organized by hospitals and communities, exchange experience and share experience with doctors and patients.