Turning the Tide on Type 2 Diabetes

Accepting a diabetes diagnosis can be tough for many people, as it requires major lifestyle changes. Ignoring diabetes can lead to serious long-term complications like damaged blood vessels and a higher risk of heart disease. This can be overwhelming, which is why your support is crucial.

A recent study in the journal Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome, and Obesity found that people with type 2 diabetes manage their condition better when supported by their partners. With the right care, your loved one can effectively manage diabetes and lead a normal life. Timely treatment can even extend their life expectancy by up to twenty years.

Here are some ways you can help your partner manage and possibly reverse diabetes:

First, avoid self-medicating unless you’re a licensed doctor. It’s important to take your loved one to a doctor to understand medical supplies and insulin therapy properly. The doctor can also teach you how to self-test blood sugar levels, which helps prevent future complications.

Encouraging regular physical activity is key to managing diabetes. Try to motivate your partner to exercise at least three times a week. You could start taking long walks after dinner, get a dog, or even consider using your car less to live a more active lifestyle.

When it comes to meals, avoid ordering fast food like pizza. Encourage a healthy meal plan and steer clear of high glycemic index (GI) foods such as bread, pasta, white potatoes, melon, and pineapple.

Supporting your loved one through this challenge can help them reverse diabetes and ensure you both get to enjoy many more wonderful moments together.