Diabetes

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 Lifestyle Challenges

Living with diabetes can be emotionally stressful and challenging as you will have to give up a lot of things which you love.   

• People with diabetes feel tired or energyless, which would affect their ability to honour their professional commitments.
• You will have to spend a considerable amount of money on treating and keeping diabetes under control. 
• You could not be eating your favourite food items at a family function or social gathering, as it might increase your blood glucose levels.
• Sleep quality gets affected due to frequent urination in night. 
• You will get a feeling of social discrimination. 
• Injecting insulin can become a cumbersome process in the advanced stages of diabetes.  

Lifestyle Changes Required  

• Follow a balanced healthy diet. Eat non-fat dairy products and lean meats, and more quantity of vegetables, fruits, and whole grains regularly.
• It is time for you to start physical activity now. Keep your body healthy and fit, Exercise regularly at home, no need to join the gym. 
• Control your alcohol intake progressively. If you don't drink too much beer, wine, and liquor, then it may be easier to control your blood sugar. So if you cannot avoid drinks at least don't overdo it. 
• Try to stop smoking gradually.

Oral health tips

• Use Mouthwash every day as it can reach all the places of the mouth where the toothbrush cannot go. It helps the mouth to get rid off debris that irritates the gum line and causes gingivitis. 
• Brush Enough - at least for two minutes, twice daily.
• Use Proper Brushing Technique because a quick wash of your bristles is not enough to dismiss the leftover food particles and polish your teeth. 
• Pick the right kind of brush which can enter the whole area of your mouth, and clean the hidden food debris there.
• Floss Properly. Floss should massage against the teeth in an action that creates a forward or backward 'C' shape, wrapping floss around each tooth. 
• Change Your Brush regularly.  

Dental symptoms when you should contact the doctor 

• Toothache  Constant pain is a sign that you should see a dentist. 
• The dry mouth When your mouth stops producing enough saliva, you are susceptible to infection and tooth decay. 
• The bad breath Gum disease often associated with bad breath.  
• Irritated Gums and loose permanent teeth. 

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