Ways To Keep Your Diabetes Under Control
Ways To Keep Your Diabetes Under Control: Living with diabetes isn’t undemanding. From regular sugar monitoring to injecting insulin, diabetes can take its toll on the patient. Although diabetes type 1 is hereditary and you need insulin in any case, type 2 diabetes can not only be prevented but can also be controlled.
Here we share a few tips on controlling diabetes and how an artificial pancreas improves the treatment for diabetes.
Keep a Close Eye on Your Sugar Levels
Needless to say, regularly checking your blood sugar levels is one of the best ways to control diabetes. Spot check your sugar to get a clearer picture of how things are working out. Spot checks let you adjust your diet and exercise accordingly.
Keep Your Carbs Under Control
Carbs can quickly shoot up your blood sugar which is something you don’t want. That said, it doesn’t mean that you can’t have carbs anymore. Opt for high-fiber carbs such as whole wheat bread, pumpkins and sweet potatoes. Pair them up with proteins which can slow digestion and keep you full for longer.
Exercise is Essential
Exercise is very important particularly for diabetes type 2. It not only keeps off the weight but also maintains blood sugar levels. Furthermore, exercise induces release of the ‘happy’ hormones known as endorphins. The key is to be regular and exercise for at least 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week to get good results.
Insulin and Artificial Pancreas
When dietary control and exercise fail to control blood sugar, the last resort is insulin administration which is either is in an injection form or more recently, in the form of artificial pancreas.
Let’s see how an artificial pancreas improves the treatment for diabetes: An artificial pancreas is basically a subcutaneous device that not only measures blood sugar continuously but also automatically stimulates the subcutaneous insulin infusion pump to release insulin as the blood sugar dips and surges. Using artificial pancreas is not only feasible but also very beneficial. Studies have shown an improvement in blood sugar control and fewer episodes of hypoglycemia particularly during night. Unlike injectable insulin and glucose monitors, there are fewer pinpricks and needle pricks.
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