Diabetes can be managed successfully with expert medical care, such that the patient lives a long healthy life despite the ailment. The four cardinal areas for proper management of diabetes include –
- Exercise -Improves the ability of cells to assimilate glucose, thereby assisting the body to use insulin more efficiently. It also helps to reduce the chances of obesity which is one of the risk factors for diabetes.
- Diet– Persons living with diabetes are encouraged to eat a diet of less starchy foods, more vegetables, and fruits.
- Drug therapy – must be instituted and monitored by a healthcare professional.
- Regular glucose level checks – ensures that glucose level does not rise to a point that may cause complications.
At Paxs Pharmacy, our pharmacists are always on hand to educate patients on the prognosis, pathogenesis and complications of the disease. They will also assist the patient with an effective management plan for the disease to ensure a balanced coordination of exercise, medications and diet.
To help patients monitor their glucose levels regularly, it is advised that they acquire a blood glucose meter or visit our pharmacy for a test.
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