This document is a continuation of: Weird Diabetes Info You Should Know. Please read that guide first before continuing with this guide.
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This document is a continuation of some misc. stuff I found that may help you with your diabetes. Disclaimer: I am not a doc. You will want to research these topics for yourself. Some of these things seem to work for me. You may also be able to find some diabetic supplements on ebay for very low cost. Some of these tips may not apply to Type I diabetes and some other tips may not apply to Type II diabetes so do your research, be smart and consult your doc.
AA. It's all about Diet & Exercise
Did you know that if you have Type II diabetes you might be able to not have to take insulin shots anymore if you just control your diet and do exercises daily? Wow! It's almost a cure. For me personally, I haven't had to take insulin shots in months! That ought to get your eyes open! So get off your landing pad and get to moving. Now diet doesn't always mean you have to eat rabbit food. OK, just kidding, yes it does! I know, not funny. But you should make a big (and I mean big) effort to eat more veggies and lay off the pizza and sodas! (You can almost hear your mom whispering in your ear or perhaps yanking on your ear to eat better). Do a web search on "diabetes diet exercise" and see what I'm talking about! Do your body a favor and eat right and exercise.
BB. Smoking is Linked to Diabetes
Studies show that smokers have a high rate of getting diabetes followed by those who breathe second hand smoke. So, if you smoke, quit, you're hurting yourself and other people. You could be hurting the very people you love the most (or, um, hate the most,... in that case... ah, I'm just playing around, you should always show love and not hate, right?). Do a web search on "diabetes smoking" to verify this. You can find things to help you Quit Smoking on ebay. I know to stop smoking is not easy to do and not a popular thing to say to you smokers and many of you are too stubborn to listen or stop but get over all of that and try your hardest to stop! Many, many authorities are telling you it's a good idea to quit so why won't you?
CC. Stop Drinking Lots of Sugary Sodas
If you're a diabetic, this is a no-brainer: Stop drinking lots of Sugary Sodas. In fact, you probably can't even have one anymore. That's a bummer, huh? Well, maybe occassionally or very rarely you might could cheat a little (but, nudge, nudge, you didn't hear it from me!). But, if you don't have diabetes yet or if you have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes then drinking lots of sugary sodas will just hasten your fall into the hole of getting full blown diabetes! So curb your sugary soda intake now before it's too late! There's plenty of alternatives that you can have: water, tea, diet drinks, decaf coffee, lowfat milk, etc.
DD. Lose Weight
Obesity is really hard on you if you're trying to control diabetes. The fatter you are (sorry to those who are sensitive to that statement) the more likely that you'll have insulin resistance. There is a direct correlation to obesity and lifespan. Lose weight and you may find it is a lot easier to control your blood sugar levels! How do you lose weight? Diet and exercise. Be sensible when you try to lose weight and you may want to consult with your doc first! Lose weight and you may help to control your diabetes and you may live longer! You can find
Diet and Weight Loss Items on ebay.
EE. Drink Lots of Water!
Water will help you flush out the blood sugar and keep you hydrated. Becoming dehydrated can lead to hyperglycemia (too much sugar in the blood stream). Also, during the night, if you have dry mouth, that probably means that you need to drink some water! Exercise related dehydration can happen more quickly in diabetics so be sure to drink lots of water! Again, use your favorite internet search engine and research the "water diabetes" connection. You might find
Water Filters and Such on ebay to make your water drinking more pleasurable.
Studies show that taking statins can cut heart attacks and strokes for people with diabetes by a third! If your doc hasn't prescribed you any cholesterol lowering drugs yet, you should talk to your doc right away! It could save your life! Oatmeal, Cheerios, other fiberous foods, Walnuts as well as exercise may also help lower your cholesterol. Do a web search on "cholesterol diabetes" and "walnuts diabetes" to research the connection.
GG. Monitor Your Blood Pressure Weekly
Just about all diabetics have trouble with blood pressure. High Blood Pressure can be the silent killer as there usually are no symptoms. Most grocery stores have a blood pressure machine to get yourself checked. Check yourself weekly. What's worse is that blood pressure may adversly affect your kidneys too! Talk to your doc about blood pressure lowering meds he can prescribe if you have problems with high blood pressure. You can find
Blood Pressure Monitor Devices on ebay.
Studies show that Ginseng may Lower Blood Glucose. Use a web search engine and search for "ginseng diabetes" to verify this. Be careful taking Ginseng because it may also augment other meds you are taking and perhaps cause a dangerous low blood sugar level. That's sort of the idea, right? Just be careful! You can find
Ginseng Supplements on ebay.
As many as a third or more of diabetics have either dry skin or thick skin or some other dermal complications due to diabetes. Dry cracking skin can get infected and many times diabetics have a hard time healing properly so it could be disasterous. Ever thought you needed thicker skin? Well for diabetic your wish has come true! Actually, it's a bad thing to have thick skin. You really want thinner skin! So be careful what you wish for! Many times skin complications are a result of high blood sugar so be sure to get your blood sugar back into normal range. Skin problems can affect your knuckles, toes, neck, etc. Do a web search on "diabetes skin" to verify this. Skin lotions may help some but proper blood sugar levels are primary. You can find
Skin Lotions on ebay.
Your mother always said sugar was bad for your teeth. It appears that people with diabetes have a higher occurance of tooth decay and other oral infestations probably due to having more sugar in their mouth because of uncontrolled blood sugar levels. Diabetics can get anything from tooth decay, to peridontal disease (disease affecting gums around the teeth), to puss building up in the mouth and throat (like big puss filled zits in your mouth - I know gross), to bad breath and really bad breath, etc. Get your blood sugar under control and some of these symptoms may completely go away! For the zits in your mouth, you may have to get rid the zits of the puss to rid the infection and to fix your bad breath. I know - Ick! Do a web search on "diabetes oral" to find out more about the oral complications of diabetes. If you are a diabetic, is it extremely important to keep your mouth clean. Brush your teeth, use a mouthwash, do whatever you can to help promote good oral hygiene! You can find
Tooth Brushes and
Mouth Washes on ebay.
Is your hair thinning? It may be due to high blood sugar levels believe it or not. For many diabetics who get their blood sugar back under control, the hair loss slows down significantly. Of course hair loss can be from a number of other factors, such as family history, thyroid, etc, but why let your high blood sugar continue to be one of those factors. You can find
Hair Loss Products on ebay.
There is a major connection between water and diabetes. When your blood sugar levels are high, your kidneys try to get rid of the excess sugar. With the excess sugar, water is removed from the body making you thirsty, so you drink water. The kidneys will continue to get rid of sugar and water until all of the excess sugar is removed. If your blood sugar levels remain high, your kidneys never get a rest and will work themselves to death! Also, you'll be thirsty and needing to go to the bathroom all the time as your kidneys are trying to save your life and your health. Get your blood sugar levels under control and the vicious cycle will stop, and you'll stop being thirsty so much and you'll not need to go to the potty all the time. Get under control and your kidneys will thank you.
MM. Excessive sleepiness or Sleep Apnea may be a sign
I know when I have a scoop of ice cream, after about an hour I get really sleepy! I know, I shouldn't have ice cream, but that's just an example. Ever seen someone get really sleepy after the big thanksgiving meal? It could be because their blood sugar shot way up trigging them to get sleepy. You of course can avoid this by not eating a lot of food with carbs and keeping your blood sugar from spiking. In other people, just the opposite is true. When their blood sugar goes up, they can't sleep at all. This may happen when you have a consistently high blood sugar rather than a one time spike. In either case keep your blood sugar where it's supposed to be in the normal range. Do a web search on "diabetes sleep" to find out more. You can find
Sleeping aids on ebay.
See: Even More Weird Diabetes Info You Should Know .
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