mentions diabetes , I believe everyone is familiar with it. This is a metabolic disease caused by insulin secretion defect or its biological effects are damaged.
Diabetes seems to be painless, but in fact it is very harmful. Long-term hyperglycemia will damage eyes, kidneys, nerves and other tissues, and induce corresponding complications, which will have an impact on health and even life.
Therefore, as a diabetic patient, the top priority is to control blood sugar and reduce the occurrence of complications. Autumn and winter are the seasons when blood sugar is prone to rise. If you do not pay attention to health care, it will easily lead to worsening of the condition and make blood sugar uncontrolled. So, how should diabetic patients control their blood sugar in autumn and winter?
1. Pay attention to dietary balance
The overall dietary principles of diabetes patients in autumn and winter are the same as usual. They should eat less and eat more and consume more foods rich in dietary fiber . Due to the drop in temperature in autumn and winter, the body needs more calories to keep warm and the appetite will also increase. If you are not careful, you will intake too much food. Therefore, in autumn and winter, you should also pay attention to to control the total calories you consume every day, and do not exceed the standard.
2. Pay attention to keeping warm
Due to the sudden drop in temperature in autumn and winter, it can stimulate sympathetic nerve excitation , resulting in an increase in adrenaline secretion, and will also inhibit insulin secretion , thereby affecting blood sugar metabolism. Moreover, diseases such as colds and are more likely to occur in autumn and winter, and under the influence of these diseases, blood sugar is less likely to be controlled.
Therefore, diabetic patients should pay attention to keeping warm in in autumn and winter, especially in winter, wear hats and scarves when going out, and can also soak their feet in hot water before going to bed to promote blood circulation.
3. Reasonable exercise
The temperature drops in autumn and winter, and many people no longer exercise outdoors. In addition, their diet is not controlled, which can unknowingly lead to a surge in blood sugar.
Therefore, in order to better control blood sugar, diabetic patients should also insist on exercise in the autumn and winter. They can choose sunny weather to exercise outdoors, such as running, brisk walking, Tai Chi , badminton , etc., which can help control blood sugar, and can also receive sunlight to supplement vitamin D for the body.
In addition to doing the above things well and wanting to control blood sugar better, the following two things should also be paid attention to:
1. Maintain a good attitude, regular routine
The good or bad mood has a great impact on blood sugar. Patients with hyperglycemia should maintain a good attitude to avoid being too nervous and excited, otherwise it will lead to increased blood sugar and aggravate the condition. In addition, you should also ensure a regular schedule of , go to bed early and get up early, and avoid staying up late at . If you stay up late frequently, hormone disorders in the body can also cause excessive blood sugar.
2. Regular blood sugar test
Blood sugar is easily out of control in autumn and winter. Therefore, diabetic patients need to pay more attention to monitoring blood sugar than usual, and keep abreast of their blood sugar status at any time. Once the blood sugar level fluctuates greatly, seek medical treatment in time and ask a doctor to adjust the treatment plan.
It is generally recommended that patients with mild symptoms measure blood sugar every 3 and half a month. For severe symptoms, they can test 3 to 5 days. If necessary, they can also test it every day.
Autumn and winter are seasons when blood sugar is prone to loss of control. Diabetic patients should take good care of their health during this period, start with diet, exercise, etc., develop healthy living habits, keep warm, measure blood sugar levels regularly, control blood sugar within a normal range, and avoid worsening of the condition and causing serious complications.
