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Facts about Diabetes

By: Kazzie Harris

Diabetes is a disease that affects many people; it can strike at any point in their lives. If you have diabetes you want to be active in the management of your self-care. The more you control your self-care, the more you assume control of your medical condition. You may find information about diabetes from a variety of sources, including your doctor. When managing your care, you doctor will encourage you to assume responsibility for the care of your diabetes, thus your will be in charge of you self-care. Be mindful of the fact the self-care for diabetes doesn't occur only after the diabetes diagnosis,

If you are at risk for this disease, inform yourself about its symptoms and keep a close watch on what goes on within your own body. Make it a habit to see your doctor on a regular basis. If you are diagnosed, you will need to be diligent about your care, staying as healthy as possible. Your goal will be to avoid further the complications that diabetes can trigger.

Self-care practices include: (1) Visit the doctor often, he or she will suggest a time table (2) Regular eye examinations, as eye problems often occur in the diabetic (3) Make and keep an annual dental examination (4) Do not smoke, if you are a smoker, quit! (5) Make sure your diet is balanced and healthy (6) Take good care of your feet as diabetes affects blood flow to them and the results can be disastrous

Self-care is empowering. Once the diabetic patient is practicing self-care, he'll feel more in charge of his whole life, and able to help with controlling the progress of the disease.

Diabetes Care Centers are set up in many areas to help patients understand their disease and how to care for themselves more fully. The staff will help you plan your diet, instruct you on how to take your medications, offer aid in planning which check-ups to pursue, and most important, give support to you and your family. These care centers are constantly doing research in hopes of finding a cure for diabetes.

Although diabetes is a genetic disease, it can strike at any time, especially in later years. That is one reason why it's so important to maintain a healthy weight and do some kind of exercise regularly. If you are at risk due to a predisposition within your family or because you don't take good care of yourself, see your doctor at least once a year to ensure early detection.

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Nancy Holmes is the chief editor for Facts on Diabetes, the #1 source on the internet for information about Diabetes, For more articles on Diabetes why not visit: www.factsondiabetes.com/articles
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