Tips for a diabetic patient

Yes,I know that lot of people will read it but please remember this is not instead of treatment, it enhances health and helps prevent complications.You can still enjoy life even though you are diabetic,be healthy stay healthy though a diabetic.
Don't panic or neglect the condition, accept the diagnosis, start a sensible diet, exercise and medication as per the doctor's advice. Keep a record of all readings.
2.Stress, excessive sleeping and eating is a sure way to increase blood sugar levels and also you would be inviting the complications.
3.Regular practice of yoga, pranayama and meditation surely helps you in many ways.
4.Repeated infections, weight loss, uncontrolled pains and aches, blurring vision etc may be an indication that your blood sugar is not under control. Check it.
5.Changing your life style to become more creative, stress free and avoiding sedentary life habits is as important as maintaining your blood sugar normally
6.Cut down on poultry, dairy, fried stuff and sweets, better still avoid them.
7.If you are sleeping at noon daily -change it, it may increase your complications.
8.Drinking excessive fluids is not advisable, drink when you are thirsty.
9.Cumin, turmeric, myrobalan, (amla) pepper, ginger, asafetida. Cloves, bitter gourd, fenugreek can be increased in your daily diet .It has been proved to be highly beneficial.
10.Including more of curry leaves, coriander, gotukola, greens, cabbage, garlic, onion, wheat, ragi, pulses can all make delicious dishes. There are many dishes which are diabetic friendly and healthy.
11.Being labeled a diabetic does not mean that you should be depressed, you can still enjoy life.
12.All diabetics will not have a cardiac arrest or stroke or lose vision. Life is your choice; keep your body fit and free from complications.

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