The following are recommendations for daily life and life for diabetes patients:
Quality aspects •
Sleep patterns: Every day, as much as possible, the same time to sleep and to get up, ensuring adequate sleep for 7-8 hours.
For example, bed by 10 p.m. and wake up at 6 – 7 a.m.
Good sleep helps to stabilize the metabolism and blood sugar in the body, as lack of sleep can lead to increased blood sugar. • Moderate nap: If there is a habit of napping, it is appropriate to control time in about 30 minutes.
Long naps may affect the quality of night sleep and, in turn, adversely affect blood sugar.
• Control of carbohydrate intake: choose complex carbohydrates, such as wheat bread, rough rice, oatmeal, etc., and avoid simple carbohydrates, such as white bread, candy, etc.
The amount of carbohydrates per meal is relatively constant, which helps to stabilize blood sugar. • A reasonable mix of food: every meal is guaranteed with proteins (e.g., skinny meat, fish, beans), vegetables and appropriate amounts of healthy fat (e.g., olive oil, nuts).
For example, breakfast may consist of a glass of milk, a full wheat bread and a vegetable salad. • Pre-eating: Eat vegetables, then proteins and finally carbohydrates, which can slow down the absorption of carbohydrates and avoid a sharp rise in blood sugar. • Control of dietary weights: The use of small dishes and bowls helps to control food intake.
And be careful not to eat too much and not to eat too much. • Select the right time to exercise: it is best to exercise one to two hours after the meal, when the blood sugar is high and the exercise is effective in reducing it.
For example, walk 30-40 minutes after breakfast, or jog after dinner. • Aerobics can be used in a variety of ways: they can include aerobics, such as walking, jogging, swimming and cycling; they can also be trained in a suitable amount of force, such as simple arm-force exercises with small dumb bells or deep crouching to exercise leg strength.
Power training helps increase muscle mass, which helps to consume more blood sugar. • Attention to motor strength: a medium-intensity movement is more appropriate. The strength of the movement can be judged by the heart rate, which is generally around 170 – age per minute. For example, a 60-year-old patient has a suitable heart rate of around 110 per minute for exercise.
• Regular monitoring of blood sugar: As recommended by the doctor, blood sugar is regularly used to measure emptied abdominal sugar and post-eat sugar. For example, empty abdominal sugar is measured daily and two hours after several meals per week.
Recording blood sugar values will help doctors to better understand blood sugar control and adjust treatment programmes.
Note the use and maintenance of blood sugar units: ensure that the blood sugar unit and test paper match before use and that the test paper is in service.
Blood is extracted with care to clean the hand, and according to the correct method of operation, to avoid infection.
• In the area of drug management, take medication or inject insulin on time: if medication is required, it must be taken on time or injected insulin in strict accordance with the instructions of the doctor.
For example, some oral sugar pills need to be taken before meals, and the injection time and dose of insulin are strictly required.
Understanding the side effects of drugs: becoming familiar with the side effects of the drugs they use. For example, some sugar can lead to low blood sugar or to gastrointestinal discomfort.
If there are symptoms of discomfort, contact the doctor in a timely manner. • Daily check of feet: daily check for wounds, water bubbles, red and red.
Because of the risk of neuro- and vascular pathologies for diabetes patients, the wound heals slowly and is susceptible to infection. Keep your feet clean: wash your feet with warm water every day, which is controlled at 37 – 40 degrees Celsius to avoid burns.
After the wash, light drying with soft towels, especially between toes. Choose the right shoes and socks: wear comfortable, breathable shoes and avoid tight or hard shoes. Socks are selected for pure cotton and are replaced daily.
