DIABETES MANAGEMENT

Diabetes is an insidious disease that often causes symptoms only when we can speak of an advanced stage. In particular, it is worth paying attention to the first, initial symptoms of diabetes, who are among those at risk from this point of view. It is the most common metabolic disorder in the world, which cannot be cured according to the current state of medical science.

For every patient with type ii diabetes, lifelong adherence to a rational diet with a minimum of free sugars, plenty of exercise and reaching a normal weight is essential if they want to be successful in managing diabetes.

Doctors from Texas Health Providers selects the most suitable preparation based on the eating habits, blood sugar values and other associated diseases of the patient, which will help reduce the blood sugar level to the target values. Fortunately, our physicians and patients have many options to choose from, so that satisfactory diabetes compensation can be achieved with mutual cooperation.

DIABETES MANAGEMENT

What is diabetes?

Diabetes is a metabolic disease resulting from a decrease in the activity of insulin, a hormone produced by the beta cells in the pancreas. In particular, it is a chronic, or, we would say, a lifelong disease, which is characterized by a disturbance, first of all, of the metabolism of carbohydrates, but also of fats and proteins, and with specific changes in the blood vessels.

Diabetes is also an aggressive and progressive disease, which has special characteristics in each people, which means that the approach to treatment for each person with diabetes should be individual.

Although we know very well the consequences and signs of diabetes, there is still no single definition for it, although the one mentioned is the most comprehensive. Today, diabetes is considered to be a condition between insulin deficiency and insulin resistance.

Facts about diabetes

Diabetes is one of the most widespread diseases
It is the sixth leading cause of death in highly developed countries
The risk of death in people with diabetes is twice as high as in people without diabetes
It is mainly a result of the western lifestyle and reduced physical activity
Diabetes can be prevented in a large part of people at risk with education about the right way of life, which implies proper nutrition and physical activity.

Symptoms of diabetes

Diabetes is a disease that affects the body’s ability to produce insulin, resulting in high blood sugar. The first symptoms can be really subtle, so most people ignore them. If left untreated, diabetes will not only reduce the quality of life, but it can also shorten it. This is precisely why it is important to detect it in time. Take a look at some of the most common early symptoms to help you do just that.

Increase thirst

When you have diabetes, your kidneys can’t absorb excess sugar, and because of this, it ends up in your urine and collects fluids from the tissues. This makes you go to the bathroom more often and dehydrates you. To quench your thirst, you drink even more fluids, and this leads to even more frequent urination.

Increase hunger

If your body doesn’t produce enough insulin, it can’t convert food into glucose, which cells need for energy. Due to this, your hunger does not go away even after a meal. In fact, eating it will only increase your blood sugar levels. If you’re constantly eating and the hunger won’t go away, it might be best to see your doctor from our Texas Health Providers to get the best solution.

Obesity

Another common symptom of diabetes is constant fatigue. If you have this disorder you will feel tired and sleepy for the same reason you feel hungry, your cells do not have enough glucose for energy.

Blurred vision

When blurred vision is not due to eye problems, it can be an early sign of diabetes. This happens because the fluid levels in the body change, and this causes the lenses in your eyes to change shape. This change affects the ability to focus, so things look blurry to you.

Weight loss

Unexpected weight loss involves losing a lot of your weight without dieting or exercising. Because your body can’t use glucose when you have diabetes, it starts burning fat and muscle. Dehydration is also a cause of weight loss, as your body uses all available fluids to make urine.

Itchy skin

As we mentioned, when sugar is excreted through urine, it collects fluids from your tissues, including your skin. Dry skin can cause itchiness, and the itching can lead to sores and even infections. Another cause of itchy skin is fungal infections, which are very common in people with diabetes.

Slow healing

Wounds that heal very slowly can be a sign of diabetes. High blood sugar not only increases wound inflammation, but also reduces circulation. This makes it harder for blood to reach the damaged areas. Most often this happens on the feet. If you notice that some wounds are healing more slowly than usual, see your doctor from our clinic.

The darker skin

The skin most often darkens in places where it folds, such as the neck, armpits, groin, elbows, knees and knuckles. Although this can occur in healthy people, it is still a common symptom of diabetes and it is best to get checked.

Treatment of diabetes

Diabetes is currently incurable, but with appropriate treatment, you can achieve a good quality of life. In this case, the tablet form of drug treatment can also be considered. Different effects can be achieved with these oral anti-diabetics. Some types help increase insulin production, others reduce insulin resistance, while a third type slows down the absorption of carbohydrates.

In addition to medication, diet and exercise play an equally important role. The purpose of this is to develop a normal body weight. The appropriate ratio of carbohydrates, fats and proteins in the diet also helps this.

In type-1 diabetes, treatment means replacing insulin, since the pancreas does not produce insulin in this case. Given that insulin is a protein that, if administered orally, would simply be broken down by digestion, it is therefore necessary to inject it. The administration of insulin must be coordinated with diet and physical activity.

Regarding the composition of the diet, there is no need to deviate from what we would recommend to an otherwise healthy person of similar age and weight.

The carbohydrate of the food can only be absorbed into the body if the patient administers an adequate amount of insulin, so the two must be in proportion to each other. If too much insulin is administered compared to the carbohydrates taken in, the blood sugar level will fall below the range considered appropriate, while if the carbohydrates are in excess, the blood sugar level will be too high.

Greater physical activity should preferably also be preceded by planning, as it increases the insulin effect. In this case, the same dose of insulin lowers blood sugar more. Accordingly, it is necessary to reduce the insulin dose before and after sports and increase the carbohydrate intake. The extent of this must be established by measurements for everyone, as it varies from person to person. Of course, the specialist from Texas Health Providers will provide detailed information on establishing the appropriate proportions.

Services we Provide

We want to be a sought-after and respected primary medical facility, providing clients with high-quality and safe health care. A hospital with high quality regional and supraregional health services, provides acute 24-hour care in the fields of

Welcome to Texas Health Providers