Managing Diabetes
While a diabetes diagnosis can be frightening, you’re not alone. Nearly 1 out of every 10 people in the U.S. have diabetes and manage it successfully.
Like many chronic conditions, early detection and treatment can prevent diabetes from getting worse. Without proper treatment and blood sugar monitoring, serious problems may develop. These problems can affect your eyes, kidneys, nerves, feet, and heart.
It is important to consult with your doctors and create a treatment plan. It will help you keep your blood sugar under control and pay more attention to your overall health.
Keys to managing diabetes
- See your healthcare professional regularly
- Eat healthy and lose weight if needed
- Be more active
- Quit smoking
- Check your feet daily for changes and see your provider if there are changes
- Check your blood sugar and keep a record
- Take your medications regularly
Important tests
- HbA1c test: This blood sugar test shows how well your diabetes is being controlled.
- Diabetic eye exam: This type of eye exam looks at the health of your eye, while a regular eye exam checks your vision.
- Nephropathy test: Diabetes can damage your kidneys. This test helps find kidney issues so you can get treated early.
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