Page 2 - Diabetes

Due to the lack of nutrition at a cellular level, diabetes
often damages many parts of the body. Problems
with vision, circulation, nerve pain, numbness, and
tingling can affect one’s ability to function normally.
People who have diabetes are at an increased risk for
blindness, kidney disease, neuropathy (nerve pain,
numbness, tingling), heart attack, stroke, wounds,
musculoskeletal pain, and amputation.

What Can I Do For My Diabetes?
The most important thing you can do for diabetes is
to work closely with your doctor and other health-
care professionals to learn how to manage your
blood glucose levels. You may need to learn to use
a blood glucose monitor to keep track of blood
glucose fluctuations. Your doctor will likely suggest
lifestyle changes such as increasing your activity
levels (exercise) and monitoring your carbohydrate
intake. Sometimes lifestyle changes alone can
control diabetes. Your doctor may also prescribe
oral medication(s) that help stabilize your blood
glucose levels. Some people need insulin to man-
age diabetes. You may need to see other physicians
to prevent or manage complications of diabetes.