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diabetes
So, You Have
Diabetes…
Diabetes self-management
education (DSME) is the ongoing
process of accessing and absorbing
the knowledge, skill, and ability
necessary for diabetes self-care.
Guided by evidence-based standards,
it incorporates the needs, goals, and
life experiences of the person who has
diabetes. This includes
Understanding diabetes
and its treatment: According
to the NIH-NIDDK (National Institute
of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney
Diseases), USA, diabetes is serious,
but you can learn to manage it. If
you have diabetes you need to make
healthy food choices, stay at a healthy
weight, move more every day, and
not skip medicines even when you
feel fine. If your blood sugar gets
too high (hyperglycemia), take your
medication and talk to your doctor. A
brisk walk can also help. On the other
hand, if your blood sugar gets too low
(hypoglycaemia), carry supplies for
treating low blood sugar with you –
like an energy bar, candy or fruit juice.
Eating healthy: When
you have diabetes, keeping your
blood glucose in a healthy range is
essential. Carbohydrate counting
or ‘carb counting’ can help you
understand how your food choices
affect your blood glucose level. Any
carbohydrates that you eat (rice,
bread, milk, pasta) is digested into
glucose, causing your blood glucose
level to rise. However, it’s important
to eat some carbohydrates throughout
the day because they provide energy
for your body. To better manage your
blood glucose, energy levels and
weight, pay attention to how much
carbohydrate you eat. Maintaining the
right balance between carbohydrate
and insulin helps to regulate your
blood glucose level. Consult a
nutrition expert to plan your daily
food intake based on your lifestyle,
medications and health goals. They
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