Diabetes is one of the common diseases, but diabetes can easily induce many diseases, so people call it a human killer. So many friends are afraid. So, what is the treatment for diabetes? The following is an introduction to the new treatment for type 1 diabetes and how to prevent it.
New treatment methods for type 1 diabetes
1. Diet therapy
It is the first measure of the basic treatment for all types of diabetes. The principle of diet therapy is to control total calories and weight. Reduce the content of fat, especially saturated fatty acids, increase the content of dietary fiber, so that the ratio of carbohydrates, fat and protein in food is reasonable. Control the total energy intake and distribute various nutrients in a reasonable and balanced way. Maintain a reasonable body weight, reduce the weight of overweight / obese patients the goal is to lose 5% to 10% of body weight for 3-6 months. weight loss patients should restore and maintain the ideal weight over a balanced nutrition plan.
2.Exercise therapy
Is also one of the basic treatment of diabetes. According to the actual situation of the patient, choose the appropriate exercise, appropriate ability, step by step, your support. Exercise mode, intensity and frequency should be combined with the actual situation of the patient. Generally recommended for moderate intensity aerobic exercise, such as walking, playing cycling, golf and gardening activities, at least 150 minutes of exercise per week.
3. Quit smoking
Smoking is harmful to health, especially for patients with type 2 diabetes who are at high risk for vascular disease. Every patient who smokes should be cautioned to quit as an important lifestyle intervention.
4.Medication
The main oral hypoglycemic drugs, according to the different mechanisms, are divided into insulin-producing sulfonylureas, biguanides, thiazolidinediones two-glycosides, insulin sensitizers, and alpha-glucosidase inhibitors. Drug selection should be based on two major pathophysiological changes of type 2 diabetes: insulin resistance and impaired insulin secretion. In addition, the characteristics of the patient’s blood glucose fluctuations, age, weight, and vital organ function are also important factors to consider when selecting medications. Combination medications should be used with complementary mechanisms to improve efficacy and reduce the incidence of adverse effects.
How to prevent diabetes fall
1.Regular checkup
Regular physical examination, blood glucose and urine glucose test, impaired glucose tolerance is found, and prevention should be actively enhanced.
2.Ensure sleep
In 8 to 6 hours of sleep. People who sleep less than 6 hours a day have double the risk of diabetes, while those who sleep more than 8 hours have 3 times the risk of diabetes.
3. Don’t live alone
People who live alone have a 2.5 times higher risk of developing diabetes than others. Experts recommend maintaining a healthy lifestyle even if you live alone.
4.Lose weight
Even if you are fat and don’t exercise, just a 5% weight loss will reduce the risk of diabetes by 70%.
All patients should have a timely checkup once they find out they have diabetes and cooperate well with the doctor. Keep good living habits and eating habits and exercise more during the day.