High Blood Glucose - I have diabetes, what I can do -II

Handling these situations is very difficult and may require the help of a psychologist, but in any case we must highlight the importance of "educating the person with diabetes (and your family), because only when you understand your condition becomes your responsibility and confronts him. Physicians can provide information and offer treatment, but the final decision will always be in the hands of those who suffer the problem, and the more you understand their disease, the better your prospects. "

It also explains that in recent times has emerged a figure which can be transcendent in coming years: the diabetes educator. This character can take care of the patient emotional support and teach new skills to improve the treatment, and it "can play an important role because it provides individualized treatment, closer to the person.

And above all, because they have the ability to help the patient to accompany him, to answer your questions or how to prepare meals and perform self-measurement of glucose."

To be clear, it is worth noting that a person with diabetes may require measurement of up to four times a day your blood sugar level, because this could vary by factors as diverse as exercise, diet, stress or illness. The educator may be the best person to teach the patient to properly use your glucose meter and with the help of this instrument, develop the skill to combine their resources either therapy (insulin, drugs, and diet) to prevent or have a lot of progress slower complications of the disease.

And with good instruction on self-monitoring the patient may face everyday situations with greater certainty and favorably resolved:
* If you start having chills, dizziness, palpitations, poor coordination of movements, tremors and confusion, the use of the monitor can show that your glucose levels have fallen (hypoglycemia) and it is better to take a drink with sugar.
* Conversely, if sleepiness, hunger, excessive thirst, blurred vision, breathing and urinating frequently, the measurement can reveal excess blood glucose (hyperglycemia) and the need to consult your specialist to make an adjustment in the treatment.
* When the patient is forced to take medication to deal with illness or change of diet (eating out or going on holiday), self-monitoring helps you see how your body reacts in such circumstances.
* It could also help you decide if at some point it is safe to exercise, drive or perform other tasks in the required concentration.

New mentality
Recent research on social and psychological aspects that influence adherence to therapy have given us some surprising results as indicating that not all the responsibility lies with the person concerned, but also physicians.

"The doctors best placed to address this problem are the endocrinologist or internist, but the number of patients is such that many cases are treated by general practitioners, which does not always have adequate training. I think we should focus to physicians who specialize in the subject is still updating, and also to those who know least receive good preparation. "

In conclusion, "The picture of diabetes in world is a challenge and we can not deny, as there is a reality and statistics that reflect the progression of obesity and incidence of the disease. It may seem a startling fact, but that does not mean that we do something. With education and interaction between specialists and patients can undertake real change. "
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