Diabetes.. is not only a common disease, but in almost every patient, severe complications also occur. Although there are many risk factors for diabetes… if you take good care of your health, “diabetes” will become just a disease you have only heard of by name!
Complications… dangers that diabetic patients must beware of!
Having high blood sugar levels continuously for a long time causes blood vessels to deteriorate… leading to various complications such as kidney failure, coronary artery disease, stroke, etc. These often do not show symptoms in the early stages, making it difficult to treat and restore the function of those organs to normal. Therefore, diabetic patients should take care of themselves by…
- Controlling blood sugar levels to be close to normal
- Controlling blood pressure
- Reducing sweet, fatty, and salty foods; reducing carbohydrates; increasing fiber-rich vegetables and fruits
- Controlling body weight and exercising regularly
- Taking medication and regularly visiting the doctor as scheduled
- Controlling cholesterol and fat levels within the target range
- Quitting smoking
Goals of diabetes control
- Blood pressure below 135/85 mmHg
- Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol below 115 mg/dL
- High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol above 46 mg/dL
- Triglycerides below 150 mg/dL
- Control blood glucose levels to achieve HbA1c below 7%
How to take care of yourself to stay away from diabetes
- Exercise more and regularly
- Avoid using convenience vehicles and walk more
- Maintain a normal body weight, neither overweight nor underweight
- Be cautious about food, especially fast food that is high in fat
Dr. Ayutthinee Singhakowin
Specialist in Endocrinology and Metabolism
Diabetes and Endocrine Center, Phyathai 2 Hospital
