There are millions of people that have been diagnosed with diabetes, but there are also millions that are on the cusp of receiving that diagnosis. Diabetes is a disease that’s been around since the time of the Egyptians, but a diabetes diagnosis isn’t the death sentence that it once was. However, the diagnosis often comes as a shock.
Glucose Levels
The body uses glucose to fuel the body and insulin is the hormone your body manufactures to regulate the amount of glucose (sugar) in the bloodstream. When the body doesn’t produce insulin or doesn’t create enough, glucose levels build up in the blood. A simple blood test is used to determine if diabetes is present. The following blood sugar levels are used as a guide by medical professionals.
- 140 or less is normal
- 140-199 is prediabetes
- 200 or higher is defined as diabetes
Testing and Control
If you fall within the last two categories, you’ll need to start monitoring your blood sugar levels. For those with a definite diagnosis of diabetes, oral medications may be required. Insulin may also be needed and administered through daily injections or an insulin pump. Testing multiple times per day is required and there will be dietary changes and adjustments to make.
Some individuals are able to control the disease through diet and exercise. Uncontrolled diabetes results in a myriad of related health issues ranging from kidney disease and cardiovascular conditions to nerve damage. Testing and monitoring will still play a major role in daily life – glucose levels that drop too low can result in coma and death if not treated promptly.
Family and Friends
It’s important that your family knows that you have diabetes and what you need to do to take care of yourself. In addition to testing, monitoring and medications, you’ll need to see your doctor more often. There may be family members or friends that don’t want to know about the disease or how it affects you – and that’s okay. As long as you know and understand what you need to do, that’s all that matters. It may also be helpful to join an online diabetic support group.
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