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When you have diabetes, you don't have enough insulin in your blood. Insulin is a hormone that is needed to take sugar out of the blood and into cells, where it can be used for energy. Without enough insulin, too much sugar is in the blood. This condition is called adult-onset diabetes.
Staying healthy with diabetes
If you have adult-onset diabetes, you have an increased risk for
heart disease, stroke, and other diseases of the circulatory system.
If you are planning a pregnancy, see your health care professional.
It's extremely important for you to have your diabetes under control months before you become pregnant. You can increase your chances of staying healthy if you do the following:
Stop smoking.
Kaiser Permanente has smoking-cessation programs to help smokers quit.
Get regular eye exams.
Diabetes causes changes in the eyes. There are no symptoms until changes are advanced. Early detection can save your sight.
Eat a healthy diet.
Choose low-fat foods according to the food pyramid. Eat the right amount and have meals regularly spaced. This will help you keep your blood sugar in control and maintain a healthy weight.
Exercise regularly.
Exercise helps you regulate your blood sugar, reduce your risk of heart disease, and maintain a healthy weight. If you monitor your blood sugar at home, test yourself before and after exercising to learn how it affects your blood-sugar level.
Determine your fitness goals, then write them down. Studies shows that people are more likely to accomplish their goals if they record them. Be sure to make them realistic, challenging, and measurable!
Take a look at hospitals when you're shopping for a health club. Almost 400 U.S. hospitals have opened wellness centers that offer basic exercise equipment, squash and racquetball courts, swimming pools, nutrition classes and more. Many times, exercise physiologists help members design their exercise programs.
Our body is made up of approximately 70% water. When our bodies do not move, the water in them becomes stagnant, creating a breeding ground for disease. As you move your body with exercise, you stir the water, refreshing your body, renewing your energy and regaining strength.
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