I need to get somethings outlined to get us started.
A simple modification in lifestyle is all that's necessary to save a person from a lifetime of swallowing pills.
We should have heard about blood sugar concentration, this is the amount of sugar (glucose) present in the blood.
There is the normal value of blood sugar, there's a value that defines diabetes and there's the "in between" (Pre-Diabetic).
The normal value of blood sugar level is 3.5 - 5.5 mmoI/L (Fasting glucose level). A diagnosis of diabetes mellitus is made when the fasting glucose is 7.0 mmoI/L or Random glucose is 11.1 mmoI/L. That leaves a gap(5.5-7mmol/L) which indicates the Pre-Diabetic State.
"Pre-Diabetes is a condition that occurs when a person's blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not high enough for a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus".
This state is a journey to full blown diabetes and cardiovascular pathologies, but the good news is that it can be arrested and reverted back to normal without the use of drugs.
A simple modification in lifestyle is all that's necessary to save a person from a lifetime of swallowing pills.
- Healthy Meals - Rich in vegetables and fibre, low in saturate fat, sugars.
- Exercise - (30-45min of exercise a day).
- Reduce Excessive Alcohol Intake, Drink More Water.
- Reduce Weight - This is pivotal as obesity is one of the major causes of Pre-Diabetes study has shown that there is 16% reduction in diabetes risk for every kilogram of weight loss.
Are there people at higher risk of developing Pre-Diabetes? Yes.
- Overweight Or Obesed.
- Hypertensive.
- Women who had gestational diabetes.
- Person's with family history of diabetes.
This entity has no distinct sign or symptoms.
So it's important that you get your blood sugar level checked today and if you find out that you're PRE-DIABETIC, Don't panic, Take the steps outlined above, you should be fine. But for further enquiry email me on lifelinewithdrdee@gmail.com.
Your health is in your hands, don't wait till the complications of diabetes begins to manifest, Take charge NOW.
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it's good information. thanks Dr. Dee.
ReplyDeleteplease Doctor Dee my mum was diagnosed with diabetes. and she is currently on pills. would I have to face the same fate when I grow older?
ReplyDeleteNot necessarily, even though ur chance is higher than someone with no family history. So just watch it, eat healthy, maintain a good weight and check ur blood glucose routinely
DeleteHello Doctor Dee, This information is so useful. Thanks and God Bless.
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DeleteAwesome blog, please kindly check ur email. thanks
ReplyDeleteHello Usun, I checked my email, didn't see any mail from you. Hope all is well, in-case you'll like to still write me, you can write me on lifelinewithdrdee@gmail.com. Do have a great day.
DeleteWow. This is great DocDee. God bless you as you inform, educate and entertain(am sure this component will come soon)
ReplyDeleteThis is great. Keep it up.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant Doc! Thanks for saving lives through this medium. God bless you.
ReplyDeleteWelcome Lizamour. It gives me Joy knowing that information here are useful. in-case you'll want to talk privately, you can contact me via email. lifelinewithdrdee@gmail.com.
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Hello Doctor Dee, This is a good initiative, and hope it will continue, am already a diabetic patient but i am happy that it's being managed now, i never knew about all this. But am happy i do and can advise my children and grandchildren accordingly. Keep The good work. God Bless.
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