The white dew has passed, the summer heat is fading, the autumn is refreshing, the sweet osmanthus is fragrant, the moon rises in the evening, the night breeze is slightly cool at first, the autumn is coming, the weather is getting cooler, the climate is dry, the temperature difference between morning and evening, sugar You should also make timely adjustments in the autumn regimen to avoid blood sugar fluctuations and prevent complications.
Keep these 6 points in mind, diabetes patients can be healthy through the golden autumn.
1. Keep in mind four lows, two highs, and a moderate amount in the autumn diet
For diabetic patients, sticks to autumn fat is a traditional tonic practice that is too easy to supplement if exercise is too inadequate. , Low calorie consumption will inevitably increase weight and lead to obesity, which is not conducive to the control of blood sugar, blood lipids, and blood pressure.
Therefore, diabetic patients should not "apply autumn fat" casually. Autumn tonics still need to be properly matched, based on the principle that it not only supplements nutrition, but does not cause obesity.
Specifically, pay attention to four lows, two highs and an appropriate amount in autumn diet choices: Low sugar, low fat, low salt, low calorie, high vitamin, high dietary fiber, moderate amount of protein.
- The diet should be light, eat more whole grains, fresh vegetables, especially water and some fruits and vegetables that produce body fluid, dry, high dietary fiber, easy to lax, nourish the kidneys and lungs, such as bitter gourd , cucumber, tomato and so on.Eat meat appropriately, preferably beef, skinless chicken, pigeon meat, fish , etc. It is suitable to eat more whole grains, and eat more foods rich in soluble dietary fiber such as potatoes, taro and lotus root; For , don't choose braised, deep-fried, stir-fried, etc., do not add spicy and warm seasonings, and try to use light and less oily methods.
- Avoid spicy stimulants such as tobacco, alcohol, strong tea and coffee. In dry weather, pay attention to replenish water. Don't wait until you are thirsty to drink water.
2. Keep in mind the skin care method due to the dry weather in autumn
Because of the special pathophysiological resistance of diabetic patients, the skin is more prone to dryness than ordinary people It is prone to a variety of skin diseases, especially skin itching. If you accidentally scratch it, it is easy to be infected and cause skin ulcers, which may cause blood sugar fluctuations and cause or aggravate some complications.
Therefore, sugar friends should pay attention to applying body lotion after bathing.Wear loose cotton clothing, travel shoes, cloth shoes or soft leather shoes, and try not to wear wool or chemical fiber underwear to avoid skin irritation and itching. Change clothes frequently, wash and disinfect towels frequently, and keep sheets dry and clean.
In autumn, the sky is often high and the clouds are light, and the intensity of ultraviolet rays is not worse than that in summer. Therefore, patients with diabetes should still pay attention to sun protection to prevent the emergence of solar dermatitis, etc., avoid going out during strong sunlight and use umbrellas in time , Sun glasses and sunscreen.
3. Frequent measurement of blood sugar, blood pressure and weight
In autumn, due to climate change and improper diet management, blood sugar fluctuations are likely to occur. Sugar friends should check blood sugar frequently, find problems in time, and adjust treatment plans .
Due to the large temperature difference between morning and evening in autumn, the contraction and dilation of blood vessels are aggravated. It is easy to cause blood pressure fluctuations between closing and relaxation, which will burden the heart. It is recommended that diabetic patients over 40 years old should check blood pressure frequently to maintain blood pressure Stable in the normal range, hypertensive patients must take antihypertensive drugs as directed to avoid blood pressure fluctuations and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
It is easy to get fat in autumn and winter, office workers will gain weight faster, and weight gain is also a warning of poor blood sugar control. Monitor your weight frequently. The fluctuation range is preferably within 1-2 kg, not necessarily Lose weight but at least not gain weight.
4. The autumn height is refreshing
The autumn height refreshing is a good time to exercise. Exercise can make you consume energy and reduce excess fat. In addition to helping control blood sugar, it can also enhance physical fitness and improve Vital capacity, increase blood flow, increase bone density, prevent complications,So don’t forget to move while it’s cool.
can choose sports according to personal preferences, such as jogging, qigong, Tai Chi, walking, etc. However, it is best for elderly sugar friends to be accompanied to prevent the occurrence of hypoglycemia.
Exercise time as far as possible when the temperature is suitable, it is especially recommended to exercise in sunny conditions;
When the weather turns cold, try to wear a mask when going out to avoid virus infection. Even in the case of cold weather, for sugar lovers, it is best not to exercise less.
When outdoor sports are not available, you can switch to indoor sports, such as Tai Chi, yoga, rope skipping, etc. You can also walk around the indoor space.
5. Keep a happy mood
The ancients said that there was sad autumn. The scene of late autumn withered can easily cause sadness and emotional instability. For diabetic patients, it is good and stable. The mood is very beneficial for lowering blood sugar levels and maintaining blood sugar stability, so the joyful mood of autumn regimen is also very important.
In terms of emotions, we must maintain tranquility, be less idle, open-minded, avoid being irritable, and stay calm. Sugar friends can participate in some activities suitable for them, such as drinking tea, playing chess, practicing calligraphy, chanting poems and chants, viewing flowers, painting, etc. to keep their mood happy and help stabilize blood sugar.
6. Enhance immunity, keep warm, and prevent infectious diseases
In autumn, the temperature difference between morning and evening is large, easy to catch colds, and easy to develop respiratory infections, urinary tract infections, gynecological infections and other diseases.Sugar friends must be highly vigilant, especially elderly patients with high blood pressure and hyperlipidemia. Once infected, the condition will get worse, blood sugar will easily rise, and even diabetic ketoacidosis will be induced.
Therefore, diabetic patients should pay attention to the cold, pay attention to weather changes at any time, add clothes in time, and keep warm. Usually through active exercise, improve the body's ability to resist cold and disease; pay attention to clean and hygienic skin, take a bath frequently, insist on brushing your teeth in the morning and evening, and after meals; in case of skin breakage, paronychia, boils, hair follicles Inflammation, etc. should be treated in time.
Author: Doctors benevolence and benevolence
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