Diabetes Health Tips

Living With Diabetes







High fructose corn syrup is found in a surprising number of food products, so you should check the ingredients on most drinks or condiments before buying them. In Canada this item is labeled as “glucose/fructose”.

If you notice that your urinary ketone levels are uncommonly high, this may indicate that your body is especially low on insulin levels. Your body is being forced to process sugar, rather than fat as fuel for your body from day to day, or as part of your fasting efforts. Consult your physician if ketone levels continue to rise as this may be indicative of a condition called ketoacidosis.

Don’t worry if your blood glucose levels spike right after treating a hypoglycemic episode. That is because of this: your body releases hormones when you have low glucose levels, and because of that, you might inadvertently be consuming more glucose than you need to correct the hypoglycemic episode. Try lowering the amount of food or drink by half and give your levels a check at 30 minutes.

To keep from developing diabetes related circulation problems, regularly tap your feet! Foot exercises will keep your blood moving even when you’re stuck in a chair. Simply alternate lifting your heels or toes in the air while the other half of your foot remains on the floor. After time, this will become a habit, and keeping your circulation strong will be like second nature to you.

Keeping up with your restrictions and following a doctor’s directions will help you control your diabetes the best you can. Sure, there may be complications, but they will be few and far between if you take a few preventative measures. Lots of people have this disorder and lead happy and healthy lives, and I’m sure you will too!