I’m Deborah Susan, a dietician and personal trainer specializing in nutrition and physical fitness for diabetics. Today I shall write on how you can look after your diabetes and continue to lead a healthy, normal and fruitful life.

Looking after your diabetes lifestyle

The secret to continued good health and fruitful life despite diabetes lies in regular testing of your blood glucose, not missing any prescribed diabetes nutritional supplements or insulin pumps for diabetics and a healthy lifestyle. Today I will concentrate on how you can monitor your blood glucose.

Monitoring your blood glucose levels (Diabetes test strips)

The key to keeping your blood glucose levels or (sugar levels as it is commonly known), under control is to keep your sugar level within the recommended range of 4 to 7 mill moles per liter. Only regular monitoring with diabetic strips can help you achieve this.

Measuring your own blood glucose levels is quite easy if you have a good quality branded digital glucose monitoring system. If you don’t have one the neighborhood chemist or any online website specializing in diabetes monitoring tools can help you.

When it comes to glucose monitors, accuracy is the key, so do not buy cheap Chinese glucose monitors. Our own branded diabetic test strip (glucometers) is highly accurate and usually cost between $50 and $75. In addition to the glucometer, you will also need a box of test strips ($40~$60) and a pack of Lancets ($15~$25). The diabetic test strip and lancets are to be replenished as and when required. Replace the battery in the Glucometer as and when required. If the blood glucose test kit does not have a battery level indicator you should replace the battery in the glucometer every six months or so. A weak battery can induce faulty results.

Tip: Buy a blood glucose test strips and diabetic glucose meter that has a large digital readout, adequate memory and battery indicator.

When and how often you use the blood sugar monitors and lancing devices depends on your treatment, the food you consume and level of physical activity. Apart from regular testing at home, you should also do an HbA1c test every six months. This test is done at your local diabetes clinic and the result gives you an overall picture of your blood glucose levels. HbA1c test results should be as close to 7% (or below). Even a tiny fraction above 7% should be brought to the attention of your doctor.

You can keep your blood glucose under control by:

1) Eating regular small healthy diabetes diet plan so as to avoid major fluctuations in your blood glucose levels.

2) Including adequate levels of physical activity so the insulin in your body works more effectively.

3) Reducing any excess body fat by regular checkup with automatic blood pressure monitor. (Include half yearly body fat analysis in your health plan/ schedule).

4) Take your diabetes (and any other prescribed) glucose tablets and diabetic meals according to the schedule given to you.

5) Monitor your blood glucose levels and learn to adjust your treatment according to the results.

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