When you have diabetes, it’s critically important to manage your blood sugar levels to keep diabetes under control. Your diabetes specialist can help. Dr. Juan Carlos Zubieta at North Houston Diabetes Institute in Humble, TX, offers various diabetes services, including tips on managing your blood sugar and diabetes.
What You Need To Know About Diabetes and Blood Sugar Levels
Diabetes affects your entire body, including your major body systems, such as your immune, circulatory, and nervous systems. When you don’t control blood sugar levels, your diabetes isn’t controlled either, and uncontrolled diabetes can lead to:
- Heart and vascular problems, including inadequate blood flow to your extremities
- Loss of nerve sensation, leading to injuries you may not feel
- Heightened nerve sensation, leading to peripheral neuropathy
- Inadequate healing, leading to a minor injury becoming serious
So, what can you do to manage blood sugar levels? The first step is measuring your blood sugar levels regularly. You should also visit your diabetes specialist regularly to help you monitor your blood sugar levels. Routine laboratory blood testing is the key to managing diabetes.
Dietary modifications are a major part of diabetes management. Remember to:
- Eat a healthy diet rich in proteins and complex carbohydrates and low in sugar
- Avoid foods and beverages with high sugar content, like sodas, juices, candies, and other simple sugars
- Exercise regularly for at least 30 minutes on most days of the week
- Drink plenty of water to help you stay hydrated
- Carry a healthy snack with you to avoid low blood sugar
Your diabetes specialist may also prescribe medications to regulate blood sugar, including metformin and insulin.
Want To Know More About Managing Blood Sugar Levels and Diabetes?
Talk with an expert to learn more tips on managing blood sugar levels and living well with diabetes. Call Dr. Juan Carlos Zubieta at North Houston Diabetes Institute in Humble, TX. You can reach him in the office by calling (832) 644-9595, so call today.