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Understanding Diabetes
What is Diabetes?
Insulin is a hormone that pulls sugar from your bloodstream into your
cells Cells use the sugar for energy Diabetes occurs when your body
either doesnt produce enough insulin or becomes less sensitive to insulin,
and your body has difficulty pulling sugar from your bloodstream into your
cells after you eat
Health Risks
Poor blood sugar control can lead to:
Loss of sensation in fingers and toes
Poor circulation
Amputations
Urinary tract infections
Kidney damage
Blurry vision or blindness
Increased risk for heart disease
Hypoglycemia low blood sugar:
Blood sugar less than 65
Symptoms: fatigue, weakness, loss of coordination
Hyperglycemia high blood sugar:
Blood sugar more than 126
Often there are no symptoms if only moderately high, so check levels
often
Healthy Habits Will Keep Diabetes in Check
Follow a carbohydrate meal plan Talk to your doctor or a dietitian
Check your blood sugars several times a day
Eat a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole
grains and lean meats or
meat substitutes
Choose small portion sizes
Be physically active everyday
Healthy Cooking:
Sesame Asparagus
On a baking sheet, lightly drizzle lemon and olive oil on raw asparagus,
and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds Place in oven on broil Ready in
5 minutes, salt to taste
What you Eat Affects your
Blood Sugar
Carbohydrates cause an increase in blood sugar levels Carbohydrates are
found in milk, yogurt, fruits, grain products, rice, starchy vegetables,
and sweets You need carbohydrates for energy, but make balanced choices
for good blood sugar control
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Take control of your diabetes For more information, visit:
wwwdiabetesorg
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Source:rxassist.org
