Taking care of your type 1 diabetes problem can proof to be rewarding because it will help you to help you to lower your chance of getting serious or life threatening complications that type 1 diabetes can bring into your life.
We have a list of tips that you should read from time to time so you can remind yourself about your treatment and help to improve your overall health.
You should make it as a lifelong commitment to manage your diabetes properly. Spend some time reading materials related to the disease and practice all the possible technique that can help to control your blood sugar level.
Engage yourself in physical activity and eat healthily everyday. You might want to befriend with someone who is an expert about diabetes and ask him any questions from time to time.
You can also remind yourself about your health condition by wearing a bracelet or tag that says you have diabetes. And always make sure that you have glucagon kit handy just in case if there is any low blood sugar emergency arise. Get ready for such situation and guide your family and friends how they can use it to help you when necessary.
Check your eyes regularly and go for physical exam at least once a year. Please note that your regular diabetes checkup shouldn’t replace the physical exams mentioned earlier because these exams are meant for the doctor to check for any complications that might arise. And you will need to meet up with eye care specialist because they’re the one who will know better about eyes and identify if there is any cataracts, glaucoma or retinal damage.
People with high blood sugar level are known to have weaker immune system. That is why you should continue to get immunization against flu at least once a year and the tetanus booster shot once every 10 year. There is a high chance that your doctor will recommend you to get the pneumonia vaccine as well.
You will need to make it as a routine to brush your teeth 2 times a day at least. You also should floss your teeth at least once a day to ensure nothing is stuck between your teeth. This is because diabetes can increase your risk of getting gum infections. Schedule an appointment with your dentist if you notice that your gums are bleeding or look swollen and red.
Take good care of your feet and you should consider washing your feet in lukewarm water on daily basis. Clean it nicely and dry them using clean towel. You should also use lotion to keep them moisturized. Check your feet regularly for any signs of redness, swelling, cuts, blisters or sores. Make sure you schedule an appointment and see your doctor immediately if you notice injury that doesn’t heal.