If you have diabetes, keeping blood sugar levels under control demands an everyday commitment to healthy eating, exercise, regular blood test, and, often, medication. The payoff? A new study shows that beyond avoiding health complications that may occur over time, there's also an immediate benefit; You'll feel great now!
Harvard University researchers followed nearly 700 people with type 2 diabetes who took an experimental drug. After 6 months those with improved blood glucose levels reported that they had more energy and vitality, less anxiety, and a better social life, made fewer visits to the doctor, and in general felt better about their health.
Improvements in quality of life were consistent, suggesting that there is a physiological connection between healthy blood sugar levels and feeling good. The researchers believe that any measures you can take to control blood sugar will have similar feel-good benefits.
Here are three to try:
1. Stick with the programme.
Even small downward shifts in blood glucose levels can result in improved well-being. Renew your efforts to adhere to the diet and exercise program prescribes by your doctor. Keep your own well-being journal to chart your progress.
2. Take your medication consistently.
After 4 to 8 weeks on medication, most people feel noticeably more peppy. Yet another recent study shows that only one third of people with type 2 diabetes have their prescriptions filled often enough to take most of their meds.
3. Get the latest test.
better control requires better testing. For the most accurate long-term reading of your blood glucose levels, ask your doctor for a hemoglobin "A1c" test at least twice a year ( in addition to regular blood sugar testing.)
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