Diabetes care
Diabetes is the world’s largest lifestyle disease claiming millions of lives in a year. At Svasthay setu we’ve created a comprehensive solution to help patients manage their diabetes effectively and lead long, healthy lives.
Diabetes is a chronic (long-lasting) health condition that affects how your body turns food into energy.
Most of the food you eat is broken down into sugar (also called glucose) and released into your bloodstream. When your blood sugar goes up, it signals your pancreas to release insulin. Insulin acts like a key to let the blood sugar into your body’s cells for use as energy.
There are three main types of diabetes:
Type 1 diabetes is thought to be caused by an autoimmune reaction that stops your body from making insulin. Approximately 5-10% of the people who have diabetes have type 1. Symptoms of type 1 diabetes often develop quickly. It’s usually diagnosed in children, teens, and young adults. If you have type 1 diabetes, you’ll need to take insulin every day to survive. Currently, no one knows how to prevent type 1 diabetes.
Type 2 diabetes, your body doesn’t use insulin well and can’t keep blood sugar at normal levels. About 90-95% of people with diabetes have type 2. It develops over many years and is usually diagnosed in adults . You may not notice any symptoms, so it’s important to get your blood sugar tested if you’re at risk. Type 2 diabetes can be prevented or delayed with healthy lifestyle changes, such as losing weight, eating healthy food, and being active.
Gestational diabetes develops in pregnant women who have never had diabetes. If you have gestational diabetes, your baby could be at higher risk for health problems. Gestational diabetes usually goes away after your baby is born but increases your risk for type 2 diabetes later in life. Your baby is more likely to have obesity as a child or teen, and more likely to develop type 2 diabetes later in life too.
If you have any of the following diabetes symptoms, see your doctor about getting your blood suger tested.
- Urinate (pee) a lot, often at night.
- Are very thirsty.
- Lose weight without trying.
- Are very hungry.
- Have blurry vision.
- Have numb or tingling hands or feet.
- Feel very tired.
- Have very dry skin.
- Have sores that heal slowly.
- Have more infections than usual.
Svasthay setu’s Diabetes Care Program is created with a vision to help people manage their Diabetes in a natural and comfortable way. Our expert counselors will work with you to help you track, manage and lower your blood sugar levels. Your counselor will create your personalized diet plan depending on your preferences and lifestyles.
Our team of Diabetic nurses and nutritionists work closely (on phone) with every patient to help them on a range of issues, with the overarching aim to increase blood sugar levels.
A blood sugar level less than 140 mg/dL normal. A reading of more than 200 mg/dL after two hours indicates diabetes. A reading between 140 and 199 mg/dL indicates prediabetes.
- vegetables. nonstarchy: includes broccoli, carrots, greens, peppers, and tomatoes.
- fruits—includes oranges, melon, berries, apples, bananas, and grapes.
- grains—at least half of your grains for the day should be whole grains.
- protein.
- dairy—nonfat or low fat.
Low-carb diets that emphasize healthy sources of carbs, fat and protein may help lower the risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease. In fact, almost any diet that helps you shed excess weight may improve blood sugar and cholesterol levels, at least temporarily.
If you have any one or more of the symptoms mentioned above, talk to your health care provider about getting a blood test to check your blood glucose level.
- The most important part of managing diabetes is your diet, you should follow a healthy, balanced and well-nourished diet.
- If you have diabetes, you should exercise regularly and stay as active as possible.
- You can self-monitor your blood glucose and medication.
- Spend 45 minutes walking at least 5-6 days a week.
- Take medications as prescribed, don’t skip any dose.
- Routine follow up and investigations are mandatory.
- Once you develop Diabetes you have to take utmost care of your lifestyle as the simplest of errors in managing Diabetes can result to serious complications.