What You Need to Know

The 5 commandments of Diabetes

The basics need-to-knows of a diabetic

As a diabetic we need to know certain things, because our bodies essentially function differently than other people's. On this page we have our "Diabetic" commandments, a basic guideline as to what you need to know and whats good to know in order to control your diabetes.

  1. Stay active- You need to stay active in order to control your bloodsugars correctly, it is impoortant to the body in general to get physical activity , so this is just kind of a nudge in the right direction. Take part in sports or any kind of excersize, the excersize will help bloodglucose levels lower that can help you with meals etc.

  2. Controlled Diet- A healthy diet contains the correct level of carbohydrates, proteins and fats, carbohydrates are not bad for a diabetic, as long as the correct ammount of insulin is taken before meals. Include supplements in your diets such as Chronium and the correct other vitamins and minerals. Dieticians are available for people with Diabetes , it is recommended to consult a dietician.

  3. Good education- Educate yourself on Diabetes, get to know what the causes are and how to control it. Always take notes at the doctors appointments to gain knowledge in order to control your Diabetes in the best possible way. Education is key, educate yourself on how to dosage your insulin correctly.

  4. Test regularly- Monotoring your bloodglucose levels in crucial in the world of a diabetic, controlling your glucose levels means you need to be aware of what they are at all times, test atleast four times a day and correct your glucose levels accordingly. When your bloodsugar is low it is important not to overshoot with sugars, it will spike your bloodsugar to high, eat accordingly and test every 20minutes until bloodusugar is correct. Bolus (inject) after for what you have eaten in order to prevent high bloodglucose levels

  5. Support group- Get to know other diabetics and learn from their experiences, gain knowledge through other people so that you can control your diabetes and avoid any bad experiences. Learn how to help other Diabetics and educate non- Diabetics.

      6. These are the 5 Fundamentals/ commandments of diabetes, it is important to know these and follow them as a diabetic in order to prevent future complications, because high bloodsugar can cause problems in the future that could have been prevented today! It is important to note that while very few people actually get Diabetes under control, that you should strive to do so. Learn how to control YOUR Diabetes and live with it, make it your lifestyle!


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