Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the U.S. Over a quarter of the diabetes cases go undiagnosed. Complications from diabetes are wide ranging and can be life threatening, but with proper treatment and careful lifestyle management, people can live a relatively normal and healthy life.
If you’ve just been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, you’re in good company. According to the American Diabetes Association, as of 2012, 29.1 million people, or 9.3 percent of the U.S. population, had diabetes. Nearly 28 percent of these cases -- 8.1 million people -- were undiagnosed.
If not detected in time and managed properly, long-term complications of diabetes can include heart attack, stroke, kidney disease, blindness, and amputations. Educate yourself with the free resources available to you, and make a list of questions for your next doctor’s appointment.
How often should I check my sugar?
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An ideal diabetes diet is a healthy and flexible plan rich in nutrients and low in fat and calories, with an emphasis on fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, explains Mayo Clinic. Consume fish at least twice a week. Foods to avoid include the saturated fats in high-fat dairy products and animal proteins and trans fats found in processed foods.
Studies suggest that people with Type 2 diabetes who eat a high-fiber diet incorporating nuts, beans, and legumes can improve their blood sugar and cholesterol levels. Healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that help lower cholesterol levels are found in avocados, olives, pecans, almonds, walnuts, and canola, olive, and peanut oils. Eat moderate amounts of food spaced evenly throughout the day, and don’t skip meals.
Do I need to see other doctors?
You will probably have a diabetes care team in addition to your primary care doctor or endocrinologist that includes an ophthalmologist, a dietician, and a podiatrist. Taking good care of your eyes and feet is very
If you’ve just been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, you’re in good company. According to the American Diabetes Association, as of 2012, 29.1 million people, or 9.3 percent of the U.S. population, had diabetes. Nearly 28 percent of these cases -- 8.1 million people -- were undiagnosed.
If not detected in time and managed properly, long-term complications of diabetes can include heart attack, stroke, kidney disease, blindness, and amputations. Educate yourself with the free resources available to you, and make a list of questions for your next doctor’s appointment.
How often should I check my sugar?
Talk with your doctor …show more content…
An ideal diabetes diet is a healthy and flexible plan rich in nutrients and low in fat and calories, with an emphasis on fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, explains Mayo Clinic. Consume fish at least twice a week. Foods to avoid include the saturated fats in high-fat dairy products and animal proteins and trans fats found in processed foods.
Studies suggest that people with Type 2 diabetes who eat a high-fiber diet incorporating nuts, beans, and legumes can improve their blood sugar and cholesterol levels. Healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that help lower cholesterol levels are found in avocados, olives, pecans, almonds, walnuts, and canola, olive, and peanut oils. Eat moderate amounts of food spaced evenly throughout the day, and don’t skip meals.
Do I need to see other doctors?
You will probably have a diabetes care team in addition to your primary care doctor or endocrinologist that includes an ophthalmologist, a dietician, and a podiatrist. Taking good care of your eyes and feet is very