Diabetes

How to Manage Diabetes Symptoms with the Right Medical Supplies?

What is Diabetes?

Diabetes, also known as diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease which impairs the body’s ability to produce or respond to the hormone insulin. It is characterized by high glucose level in the blood and abnormal carbohydrate metabolism. Patients suffer from diabetes due to inadequate insulin production or due to inability of blood cells to respond properly to insulin, or both. Some of the common causes or contributing factors of diabetes include genes or family history and lifestyle factors such as lack of physical activity and obesity.

Type 1 Diabetes - Body does not produce insulin. Type 1 diabetes comprise of approximately 10% of all diabetes cases.

Type 2 Diabetes - Body does not produce adequate levels of insulin. Type 2 diabetes comprise of approximately 90% of all diabetes cases. According to a recent study conducted by The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around 30.3 million Americans have diabetes, while another 84.1 million have prediabetes (which will lead to type 2 diabetes if left untreated).

What are Symptoms of Diabetes?

The most common symptoms of diabetes are-

1. Frequent urination (polyuria)
2. Intense thirst (polydipsia) and hunger (polyphagia)
3. Unusual weight gain or weight loss
4. Fatigue
5. Sores or cuts and bruises that do not heal
6. Male sexual dysfunction
7. Blurred vision
8. Numbness and tingling in hands and feet

How to Manage Diabetes?

Fortunately diabetes can be successfully managed with the help of early intervention using right diabetic medical supplies and healthy lifestyle changes. People diagnosed with diabetes can lead normal lives and avoid serious complications, such as blurred vision, weight loss, nerve damage, and pain in foot and heel.

1. Regular Measurement of Diabetes

Glucose Monitors are used to track any fluctuations in the blood glucose levels. Test Strips are commonly used to accurately test the blood sugar levels. These plastic strips help to monitor blood sugar and ensure the levels are within the target range. Glucose Monitors are used to track any fluctuations in the blood glucose levels. Control solution can be used along with glucose monitors to test the accuracy of glucose meters and test strips. Clinical assessment tools for early detection such as monofilaments help in early diagnoses of sensory loss or neuropathy in diabetic patients. Products such as Baseline tuning forks enable medical professionals to assess any hearing loss and evaluate hearing and vibratory sensation of an individual.

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2. Healthy Diet and Exercise for Diabetes

Maintaining a healthy weight is most crucial for people with diabetes. Diabetic formulae contain vitamins and minerals designed to help maintain a healthy weight and meet the unique nutritional needs of patients with diabetes. Diabetic formulas can be used as a supplement, snack, or meal as part of a diabetes management plan. They help maintain consistent blood glucose levels in the blood, increase energy levels, improve metabolism and aid wound healing. Diabetic patients must monitor the level of blood sugar before and after taking the first few doses of diabetic supplements. This helps realize the effects of these diabetic supplements on blood sugar and accordingly adjust the dose of diabetic medicines. Diabetes friendly diet and consistent physical activity is the key to properly manage diabetes.

 

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3. Wound Care for Diabetic Patients

Diabetic ulcers and wounds healing can be expedited by choosing right diabetic wound care dressings. Thoroughly wash the injured area to remove any foreign debris and minimize any bacteria build up. Keep the wound properly covered and change the wound dressing quickly to avoid exposing the wound to the open air. Wound dressings such as the Deroyal Kalginate Calcium Alginate Dressing can protect your wound area and create a moist environment conducive for proper healing. Smith & Nephew Cutinova Hydro-Selective Dressing has the ability to absorb water from the wound but leave essential wound healing agents in the wound. For diabetic ulcers or the wound that produces a high amount of exudates, Molnlycke Melgisorb Plus Highly Absorbent Calcium Alginate Wound Dressing is perfect choice.

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4. Foot Care for Patients with Diabetes

Diabetic patients suffer from myriad of foot issues. Corns, calluses and diabetic ulcers are a common complication of diabetic neuropathy. Proper foot care such as keeping the feet clean and dry is important. Edema boots, diabetic shoe inserts and diabetes socks can help improve blood circulation and prevent formation of sores, rashes and calluses. Foot cream, especially the one containing urea gel (Bare Urea Gel) can be applied on the heel, between the toes and over the entire foot to moisturize the skin and prevent infections. Foot brush that is designed to maintain hygiene of lower extremities can help you take extra care of feet.

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5. Identify and Safeguard the Children with Diabetes

For children with diabetes, medical alert bracelets such as AllerMates Diabetes Alert Bracelet can help caretakers identify and safeguard the child.

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It is important for diabetic patients to regularly consult with their doctor for early diagnosis, prevention and treatment of any health condition arising out of diabetes complications. Being proactive and alert can help control blood sugar spikes and manage diabetes efficiently.

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