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Diabetic patient shares: blood sugar dropped from 18 to 6, relying on these three “perseverances” besides taking medicine
What is your blood sugar level? This is a topic that many middle-aged and elderly people must talk about when they meet. In the past few years, high blood sugar and diabetes were rare problems because people’s food was simple and they engaged in a lot of physical labor every day, naturally keeping blood sugar stable. However, now our meals are becoming more irregular, and most of the time we are sitting or lying down, leading to an increasing number of people experiencing high blood sugar or even diabetes. Statistics show that so far, the number of people with high blood sugar in China is close to 800 million, and the number of diabetes patients is also close to 200 million, and these numbers are rapidly increasing in recent years, involving a wider age range.
Diabetes is the endpoint of high blood sugar, but diabetes is definitely not the end of high blood sugar elevation. So far, there is still no specific drug that can completely cure diabetes. Improper or delayed management may lead to further deterioration of diabetes. To avoid or control blood sugar well, we must understand its origin, the harms, and prevention methods.
These factors are the “starting point” of diabetes
Family inheritance
We have a large number of genetic sequences in our bodies, which determine our appearance, intelligence, responsiveness, height, and other characteristics. Most of our body’s genes come from our parents. If there are disease characteristics in the family genes, inheritance is likely to occur, such as diabetes, which is a type of disease with a very strong genetic component. If both parents have it, the probability of their offspring developing diabetes is about 20 times higher than that of ordinary people. However, if the offspring lead a very regular daily life, the probability of developing diabetes will be significantly reduced.
Irregular diet
The most direct factor related to diabetes is diet. Our living conditions are constantly improving, and our dietary levels are also increasing. However, this has led many people to make wrong choices in food selection, ignoring the nutritional balance and hygiene of food. Many people prefer foods that are rich in sugar, oil, and spice. Meal times are often irregular – skipping breakfast, hurried lunches, and overeating at dinner. Over time, this can disrupt blood sugar levels, leading to the onset of diabetes.
Insufficient exercise
People nowadays no longer need to engage in a lot of physical labor at work; they mostly sit in front of computers for long hours, commute by sitting in vehicles, and lie down after work. Few people engage in physical exercise regularly, which can lead to weight gain and decreased activity levels in various organs in the body, including possibly affecting pancreatic activity. Insufficient insulin secretion can make it hard to maintain stable blood sugar levels, resulting in a rapid increase in blood sugar over time, and possibly triggering diabetes.
If diabetes is not properly controlled, it can come at a considerable cost
Vision crisis
The eyes are the windows to our souls, and the crucial indicator of good eye health is vision. With the advent of the digital age, most of our daily time is spent facing various screens, such as computers, phones, and televisions, leading to a decline in the vision quality of many people. More and more people are wearing glasses. Normally, a decline in vision takes a long process, but vision deterioration caused by diabetes can rapidly worsen – high blood sugar can exert significant pressure on the optic nerve, leading to retinal damage. This can not only cause decreased vision but even blindness.
Kidney issues
The kidney is the main filtering and metabolic organ in our bodies, and kidney disease is perhaps the most common complication of diabetes because as blood sugar rises, blood viscosity increases, causing significant stress on the kidneys, disrupting various kidney functions, and possibly leading to infections and pathological changes in kidney cells.
Other than these two consequences, if diabetes is not timely and effectively controlled, it can lead to increased blood viscosity, slow blood circulation, resulting in blood vessel blockages, ruptures, inadequate blood oxygen, and other issues.
A diabetic patient shared that he had been troubled by diabetes for 15 years. Initially, he didn’t care, and his blood sugar had spiked to 18, causing discomfort throughout his body. However, after continuous efforts, his blood sugar levels are now stabilized around 6, and his secret to controlling blood sugar is very simple.
Persevere in controlling diet
Improper dietary choices can lead to uncontrolled blood sugar levels, while a well-balanced diet can gradually bring blood sugar back within safe limits. For diabetic patients, all three meals should be light, avoiding foods high in oil, sugar, and salt. They should also eat less refined foods, focusing mainly on chicken and fish for protein intake. The variety of foods should be rich, and it’s important to avoid consuming watery rice because they can cause rapid blood sugar spikes. The key is to control intake – eating until 70% full for each meal and increasing meal frequency appropriately.
Persevere in exercising
To keep diabetes at bay, regular exercise is essential because exercise can effectively promote the body’s digestion and utilization of food, prevent it from converting into sugars. Regular exercise can also enhance metabolism, increase pancreatic activity and sensitivity so that insulin is secreted immediately whenever blood sugar rises, thus controlling the threat of high blood sugar in a short time.
Persevere in measuring blood sugar
Blood sugar is not a stable value; it fluctuates repeatedly throughout the day. With advanced technology, just a small instrument can help monitor blood sugar levels at any time – measuring blood sugar after waking up in the morning, after meals, and before sleep is ideal. This can provide timely understanding of blood sugar levels, greatly reducing the likelihood of emergencies. Additionally, adjusting sugar control measures based on different blood sugar levels is possible.
Persevere in taking medicine
Diabetic patients are a high-blood-sugar group in themselves, so they cannot solely rely on dietary habits to control it. Medication is essential, and it should be taken according to medical advice. Do not stop or reduce the medication without consultation because it could lead to various dangerous situations. Your choice of medication should be based on your specific conditions; what works for others may not be suitable for you. Therefore, do not blindly take medication.
Whether it is diabetes or high blood sugar, while they cannot be completely cured, they do not pose any threat to the body’s health or have a significant impact on lifespan as long as they are managed appropriately and controlled reasonably.
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