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Effective Diabetes Management By Dr Roshani Gadge

Pharmeasy brings to you an expert Dr Roshani Gadge, MD (Medicine) and a well-known practising Diabetologist from a Mumbai suburb to know everything about Effective Diabetes Management.

Importance Of Effective Diabetes Management

Many patients fail to understand why taking their diabetes medicines on a regular basis are of utmost importance. Even on the days of testing the sugar levels, it is critical to consume the prescribed diabetes medication as this will give you an insight into whether the medication is working effectively or not! Dr Gadge also suggests that every day as well as on test days, we should follow a regular meal pattern, define our mealtimes, and stick to it! This is an effective diabetes management trick!

How Often Should I Test My Blood Sugar?

For effective diabetes management, ideally, blood sugar should be checked every 15 days, but this varies from patient to patient. Early diabetics (Diabetes of 2-3 years or patients who are less than ten years of age) should check their sugars every three months.

Similarly, long-standing diabetes patients who experience extreme fluctuations in their sugar levels should check their diabetes every 7-14 days or whenever they feel something abnormal.

Patients, whose blood sugar drops to 70mg/dl, should consume sweets immediately and consult a physician.

Do I Need To Take My Medications Even On The Days I Feel Fine?

Diabetes is a chronic disease, so medications have to be consumed on a regular basis. If the medicines are not taken regularly, the sugar levels will fluctuate and the HbA1c (avg sugar in 3 months) will not come under control.

Does Having Diabetes Mean That I Am At A Higher Risk For Further Medical Problems?

With excessive blood sugar levels in our body, bacteria and other infections can easily attack us. Thus, we become more prone to respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, skin diseases, etc. Diabetes also affects immunity hence makes you prone to other diseases.

Also Read: How to Reduce Blood Sugar Level Immediately: Proven Methods and Guidelines

Disclaimer: The information included at this site is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment by a healthcare professional. Because of unique individual needs, the reader should consult their physician to determine the appropriateness of the information for the reader’s situation

Tips To Effectively Manage Diabetes By Dr. Roshani Gadge

Diabetes Management – Sugar and Obesity

There is no direct correlation between sugar and diabetes. Eating excessive sugar results in obesity and obesity per se is a prominent risk factor for diabetes. Simultaneously, if pre-diabetic patients consume more sugars, they increase their chances of becoming prone to diabetes. Therefore, there is an indirect relation between sugar and diabetes.

The fat percentage plays a vital role in Diabetes.

For example, look at us Indians. Most Indians are thinly built, but they have belly fat. Thus, they have a higher percentage of fat in their bodies making them more prone to diabetes. Therefore, it is a misconception that if you are skinny, you cannot develop diabetes.Read More: 5 Healthy Diet Tips for Diabetes

Does having diabetes mean that I have to stop eating my favourite food.

Well, you can eat provided you replace the sugars with healthy substitutes. For instance, if you want to eat Sheer Kurma, make it with a sugar-free substitute like Sucralose, which is very safe for diabetes. Similarly, make Frankies with wheat rotis rather than maida rotis, Sandwiches with brown bread. As a person with diabetes, it’s essential to avoid potatoes. Instead, use sweet potatoes. Talking about desserts, there are varieties of delicious diabetic desserts that exist like fresh Fruit Yoghurt with Granola Parfait,  Dhoodhi Halwa, etc here are the recipes for diabetic desserts.Likewise, desserts made with sugar-free foods should be consumed in moderation as they contain fat and other unhealthy ingredients that diabetes patients should not consume in excess amounts. Diabetes management – if planned properly, can help conquer the disease.Read More- How To Control Diabetes?Disclaimer: The information provided here is for educational/awareness purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment by a healthcare professional and should not be relied upon to diagnose or treat any medical condition. The reader should consult a registered medical practitioner to determine the appropriateness of the information and before consuming any medication. PharmEasy does not provide any guarantee or warranty (express or implied) regarding the accuracy, adequacy, completeness, legality, reliability or usefulness of the information; and disclaims any liability arising thereof.

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