Last Updated on October 30, 2020
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People who have diabetes need to be extra careful with their general health management. If this is the case for you, you can take a few simple steps every day when it comes to diabetes management that can help you deal with the disease and prevent any further health complications. Better yet, you can do all of these things in 10 minutes. So here is a practical guide on how to deal with diabetes daily.
1. Scan your body every single day
Diabetes patients are more prone to experience subsequent health problems, from blisters and sores to cuts and ingrown toenails. An untreated wound can lead to amputation, which is why it is super important to scan your body for injuries of any sort. Be especially careful about the places in your body in which moisture can hide, because that’s where germs will grow more easily, and dry them carefully. You should check under your breasts, under your arms, and between your legs. Pay special attention to your feet, and don’t forget to check between your toes. If you have any scrape or cut, be sure to treat it as soon as possible.
2. Protect your feet
Like we have said before, untreated wounds can lead to amputation for people with diabetes, since wounds can take a long time to heal, leading to infection. The feet are the part of the body that is more affected by this problem, which is why you should avoid walking barefoot, even inside your home. Keep your shoes by the door, so you don’t feel tempted to go outside with no shoes on, and always check the inside of your shoes to make sure that there is nothing in them that might cause damage to your skin.
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3. Prevent low blood sugar
If your blood sugar happens to drop below 70 mg/dL, you may experience hypoglycemia, referred to as low blood sugar. As a result, you may experience dizziness, trembling, or hunger. To keep this from happening, you should keep a small bag with half a dozen pieces of hard candy or a couple of glucose tablets with you at all times. Low blood sugar might manifest if you exercise extra hard or skip a meal, so be careful.
