Self-management of patients with diabetes complications is critical.
For patients with eye complications (e.g. retina pathologies), eye examinations are carried out on a regular basis, including eyesight, eye pressure, bottom examinations, etc. Day-to-day care is taken to avoid intense physical activity and to prevent eye bleeding. Be modest, avoid long-term viewing of electronic screens, and read and work in a luminous environment.
In the case of patients with kidney complications (diabetes nephrhoea), the protein intake is strictly controlled and high-quality low-protein foods such as eggs and milk are selected according to the kidney function. Monitoring blood pressure and urine protein, recording discrepancies and maintaining a liquid balance. At the same time, the use of renal toxicity drugs should be avoided.
In cases of complications of neurosis, care is taken for foot care. On a daily basis, he checked his feet for wounds, water bubbles, ulcer etc. Put on the right shoes, so that they do not overstretch or overwhelm the feet. If there is a feeling of decline, use warm water to wash your feet and avoid burns, as the patient may not be able to feel the temperature.
Cardiovascular complications are controlled by blood pressure and blood resin. The diet reduces the intake of salt and saturated fatty acids, eating more vegetables and fruits and whole grains. At the same time, medically prescribed medications are regularly monitored for heart function, taking care of rest and avoiding overwork and emotional excitement.
Before the diabetic movement, you have to prepare yourself for a body assessment. It is advisable to consult doctors before starting the sports programme, especially those with poor control of the condition, complications (such as heart disease, kidney disease, retinasis, neurosis, etc.). The doctor will determine whether and what exercise the patient is fit on the basis of his or her physical condition, such as blood sugar level, blood pressure, CPR, etc.
Next is blood sugar surveillance. Blood sugar is measured before exercise, and if blood sugar is less than 3.9 mmol/L, sugar-containing foods, such as a few cookies or a cup of juice, return to normal and then move; if blood sugar is too high (more than 16.7 mmol/L), it is controlled because the movement may cause a higher rise in blood sugar and even lead to ketone acid poisoning.
The appropriate equipment is then selected. Suitable sneakers are critical in order to ensure that they are appropriate in size, soft on the soles of the shoes, have good vibration and support, so as to avoid injury to the foot. In the case of sports such as swimming, appropriate bathing suits, bathing caps and glasses are prepared.
Besides, get warmed up. A warm-up exercise can take 5 – 10 minutes or a simple joint activity, such as hand-to-hand wrists, ankles, mobile knee joints and hips, so that the body is sweaty, muscles, joints and cardiovascular systems are prepared for the upcoming exercise and the risk of motor damage is reduced.
