Diabetes needs serious amount of care as it is also a serious disease. Managing your diabetes may require every bit of your focus and commitment. But when you’ve applied the appropriate care interventions, you’re reducing your risk of complications that could be life-threatening at times.

How can you actively participate in your diabetes management? Consider the following points:

1. Commit yourself to follow a diabetes care program
   Once you’re diagnosed with diabetes, your doctor will set a care program that you must comply along with your diabetes care team. Decide in your heart to abide to your team’s instructions. You can also benefit from learning more about this illness and what you can do to minimize risks.
2. Undergo a regular routine physical exam
   Diabetes can trigger other health complications. Ensure that you undergo these routine exams to make sure that diabetes hasn’t compromised them yet.
3. Control cholesterol and blood pressure
   Having a high cholesterol and blood pressure can do worse damage to your blood vessels. Unfortunately, diabetes can complicate such damage, which can result to heart attack and stroke. This complication can even result to an untimely demise so it’s best to just monitor your diet and exercise to have normal cholesterol and blood pressure.
4. Be vaccinated on time
   Diabetes can also make you susceptible to illnesses that are vaccine-preventable. It will be safer if you undergo routine vaccines to prevent such illnesses. Make sure you consult with your healthcare team before you get any vaccine.
5. Monitor oral health
   Unfortunately, diabetes can also affect your gums. Make sure you maintain oral hygiene such as brushing at least twice a day, using fluoride toothpaste, flossing, and visiting your dentist twice a year. If you’re suspecting any unpleasant occurrences in your gums, report to your dentist.
6. Take care of your feet
   Diabetes increases your blood sugar, which leads to limited blood flow and damaged nerves around the feet. If this is not quickly addressed, you may develop blisters or cuts which can be easily infected. With diabetes, the healing of such minor wounds may take time.
7. Consider taking aspirin daily
   Feel free to inquire from your doctor if taking daily aspirin will be helpful for you. Aspirin helps reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke, which can arise when you have diabetes.
8. Quit smoking
   Sadly, however, smoking makes it worse for your diabetes. Cutting off the habit can help you minimize the complications. Consult with your healthcare team if you need assistance on how to curb this habit.
9. Moderate alcohol drinking
   Alcoholic beverages can trigger the increase of your blood sugar when you drink a lot of these. If you ever need to drink alcohol, exercise moderation.
10. Eliminate stress
    Stressors can make you discouraged from carrying out your diabetes care routines. Find a way to eliminate these by relaxation, nurturing a positive mindset, exercising gratitude, and more.

As you strive to manage diabetes at home, let our home health care team assist you. We are well-trained and licensed to administer necessary treatments for patients who choose to recover or stay at home. Don’t hesitate to contact us to receive our services at Superior Health Care Providers, Inc.