buffalo - At the drug store buy a Glucometer. That measures glucose levels in the blood.I take it she is type 2 diabetic.
Besides that I would go to http://www.phlaunt.com/diabetes/index.php because the more info you have the better you can manage diabetes.
There are 4 key steps to controlling glucose levels : 1) EXERCISE- Walking is fine but Nordic Walking is Great. Exercise also lowers Glucose levels , lowers Cholesterol and lowers Blood Pressure. Google it.Exercise is Non-Negotiable !!!Thats why it is Number 1 on the list. 2) Knowledge- http://www.phlaunt.com/diabetes/index.ph… This is a great site for info 3) Meds. Metformin to start. 4) Diet- A low carb diet is in order. I can't count carbs so I use Mendosa's Glycemic Index Diet. Great for the whole family. http://www.mendosa.com/gilists.htm
I have followed these 4 steps with great success..
Rawr! - Well she needs to be able to exercise! she also needs to eliminate any sugar that she may sneak. Make sure she doesn't eat out TOO much because she doesn't need a ton of sugar or salt in her bloodstream.
My mother has been diagnosed with diabetes. Please help me.
buffalo - At the drug store buy a Glucometer. That measures glucose levels in the blood.I take it she is type 2 diabetic.
ReplyDeleteBesides that I would go to http://www.phlaunt.com/diabetes/index.php because the more info you have the better you can manage diabetes.
There are 4 key steps to controlling glucose levels :
1) EXERCISE- Walking is fine but Nordic Walking is Great. Exercise also lowers Glucose levels , lowers Cholesterol and lowers Blood Pressure. Google it.Exercise is Non-Negotiable !!!Thats why it is Number 1 on the list.
2) Knowledge- http://www.phlaunt.com/diabetes/index.ph… This is a great site for info
3) Meds. Metformin to start.
4) Diet- A low carb diet is in order. I can't count carbs so I use Mendosa's Glycemic Index Diet. Great for the whole family. http://www.mendosa.com/gilists.htm
I have followed these 4 steps with great success..
Take care
Buff
Noccie - This is a question for her doctor.
ReplyDeleteRawr! - Well she needs to be able to exercise! she also needs to eliminate any sugar that she may sneak. Make sure she doesn't eat out TOO much because she doesn't need a ton of sugar or salt in her bloodstream.
ReplyDeletedave - Diabetes patients require extra care. You will need the following basic supplies to take care of your mother's diabetes:
ReplyDelete· Blood sugar monitoring device
· Blood sugar testing strips
· Syringes
· Needles
· Lancets or lancet devices
Learn more about basic diabetes supplies at this web site: