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{"id":163,"date":"2021-11-06T20:15:27","date_gmt":"2021-11-06T20:15:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wound.doctor\/2021\/11\/06\/4-benefits-of-controlling-your-diabetes\/"},"modified":"2022-10-06T12:07:22","modified_gmt":"2022-10-06T12:07:22","slug":"4-benefits-of-controlling-your-diabetes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wound.doctor\/ms\/4-benefits-of-controlling-your-diabetes\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Benefits of Controlling Your Diabetes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Living with diabetes is not easy BUT there are many reasons why you should make active efforts to control your diabetes. The biggest being prevention of complications if you are ever in an accident or have a different illness.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/wound.doctor\/ms\/4-benefits-of-controlling-your-diabetes\/#Major_benefits_include\" title=\"Major benefits include:\">Major benefits include:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/wound.doctor\/ms\/4-benefits-of-controlling-your-diabetes\/#So_what_is_the_first_step_to_controlling_this_disease\" title=\"So, what is the first step to controlling this disease?\">So, what is the first step to controlling this disease?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/wound.doctor\/ms\/4-benefits-of-controlling-your-diabetes\/#Next\" title=\"Next:\">Next:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/wound.doctor\/ms\/4-benefits-of-controlling-your-diabetes\/#Set_a_routine\" title=\"Set a routine.\">Set a routine.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/wound.doctor\/ms\/4-benefits-of-controlling-your-diabetes\/#Exercise_regularly\" title=\"Exercise regularly.\">Exercise regularly.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/wound.doctor\/ms\/4-benefits-of-controlling-your-diabetes\/#Know_where_to_get_help_information\" title=\"Know where to get help &amp; information.\">Know where to get help &amp; information.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/wound.doctor\/ms\/4-benefits-of-controlling-your-diabetes\/#Be_consistent_with_health_checks\" title=\"Be consistent with health checks.\">Be consistent with health checks.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/wound.doctor\/ms\/4-benefits-of-controlling-your-diabetes\/#Be_well_prepared_to_face_any_types_of_wounds_with_Spray8_Wound_Care_Mist_which_has_a_series_of_product_that_caters_to_both_minor_and_chronic_wounds\" title=\"Be well prepared to face any types of wounds with Spray8 Wound Care Mist which has a series of product that caters to both minor and chronic wounds!\">Be well prepared to face any types of wounds with Spray8 Wound Care Mist which has a series of product that caters to both minor and chronic wounds!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_benefits_include\"><\/span>Major benefits include:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>\u25cf&nbsp; Increased energy.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf&nbsp; Less risk of complications.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf&nbsp; Better healing.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf&nbsp; Fewer infections.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"So_what_is_the_first_step_to_controlling_this_disease\"><\/span>So, what is the first step to controlling this disease?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Full acknowledgement that you have this disease and something must be done, TODAY. With the right mindset and reliable knowledge, you will be able to follow through with the lifestyle changes you need to make. Regardless of what type of diabetes you are diagnosed (pre-diabetic, diabetes Type 2, etc.) they are all serious and require conducive changes to your lifestyle.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Next\"><\/span>Next:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Be more mindful of everything you eat &amp; drink.<\/p>\n<p>What is \u2018eating healthily?\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Eating healthily for everyone is different. It depends on your age, health status and your daily activity. For a person with diabetes the recommended guidelines to eating healthily are:<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf&nbsp; Control portion sizes.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf&nbsp; Drink more water and less soda &amp; juice.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf&nbsp; Eat foods with more fibre and vegetables.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf&nbsp; Reduce intake of food high in sugar, salt and saturated fats.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf&nbsp; See your health professional for more accurate advice on what to do to control your diabetes.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Set_a_routine\"><\/span>Set a routine.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A routine is vital to ensure you are doing everything you are supposed to do every day. These include:<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf&nbsp; Taking your medicine every day.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf&nbsp; Checking your blood sugar and blood pressure levels.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf&nbsp; Daily foot checks for injury.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf&nbsp; Maintaining dental hygiene.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exercise_regularly\"><\/span>Exercise regularly.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Exercising regularly reduces the risk of heart disease and other complications that can arise from being diabetic.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Know_where_to_get_help_information\"><\/span>Know where to get help &amp; information.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The internet is a wonderful place with heaps of information, however, it is always best to check with your healthcare professional before you make any lifestyle changes to ensure that you are on the right track.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Be_consistent_with_health_checks\"><\/span>Be consistent with health checks.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\u25cf&nbsp; Check-in with your doctor at least twice a year to monitor the progress of your diabetes maintenance.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf&nbsp; Other important tests to have once a year are cholesterol, complete foot exam, dental exam, dilated eye exam, flu shot and urine &amp; blood test to check for any kidney problems.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Be_well_prepared_to_face_any_types_of_wounds_with_Spray8_Wound_Care_Mist_which_has_a_series_of_product_that_caters_to_both_minor_and_chronic_wounds\"><\/span>Be well prepared to face any types of wounds with Spray8 Wound Care Mist which has a series of product that caters to both minor and chronic wounds!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/furley.bio\/therapy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"7044\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/furleybio.com\/blog\/wound-care-dressings-which-is-right-for-you\/spray8-minimalist-design-3-mal\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/d155kity4o7fyf.cloudfront.net\/2020\/03\/Spray8-Minimalist-Design-3-MAL.png\" data-orig-size=\"3250,3750\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Spray8 Wound Care Mist=\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/d155kity4o7fyf.cloudfront.net\/2020\/03\/Spray8-Minimalist-Design-3-MAL-260x300.png\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/d155kity4o7fyf.cloudfront.net\/2020\/03\/Spray8-Minimalist-Design-3-MAL-887x1024.png\" width=\"768\" height=\"886\" src=\"https:\/\/wound.doctor\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Spray8-Minimalist-Design-3-MAL-768x886.png\" alt=\"Treat minor &amp; chronic wounds with ease!\" class=\"wp-image-7044\" title=\"4 Benefits of Controlling Your Diabetes 1\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<p>Buy Now at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/furley.bio\/therapy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/furley.bio\/therapy.html<\/a> with 30 Days Cash Back Warranty!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/furleybio.com\/blog\/living-with-diabetes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">source<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Living with diabetes is not easy BUT there are many reasons why you should make active efforts to control your diabetes. 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