Hello, how good you are already in this forum, you always have to take the advice with due reservation.Almost 26 years ago I am type 2 diabetic, during this time I have cared for a lot, I still do not present important complications thanks to it.
I tell you that it is essential to go with the endocrinologist for your husband's care, many general doctors lack knowledge to give adequate care to the diabetic patient.It is a complicated disease that is different in each patient, and even more, which is different every day in the same patient.
You do not tell us how old your husband is, that is very important since it gives us data on how the disease has evolved.
In diabetes there are 3 factors has taken into account: food, exercise and medication, in that order.In type 2 diabetes, maintain an ideal pesos solve the problem, since this type of diabetes is closely linked to the accumulation of interstitial fat (the one that covers each cell), this fat acts as an impermeable and prevents theinsulin is received by the cell properly.In addition, in patients of a certain age, insulin quality decreases.So we face two complications ... Insulin does not enter the cell well and the one that enters may not have the necessary quality to make glucose transform into energy.
A proper diet will allow us to remain in weight and that the cells do not accumulate fat.
The exercise is an important factor in this triad, since when exercising we are sending we generate heat and the fat burns but in addition, within the cell there are elements called mitochondria that are responsible for converting glucose into energy, it is shown that withThe constant exercise occurs more mitochondria, which efficient this process.Taking the dog for a walk is not an appropriate exercise for a diabetic, so that walking produces a positive effect should be done as an energetic exercise, this is taking large steps, at good speed to make the muscles heat up.Diabetics need 30 minutes of energetic and dedicated exercise to see positive results.
Medication: specifically metformin, this drug has several functions, one is to help the cells absorb insulin by raising the sensitivity of muscles and tissues, the liver capacity decreases to manufacture glucose and the absorption of glucose in the intestines.
The dose that the doctor is sent 850 mgs 3 times a day, is the maximum dose that can be prescribed, this is doing because your husband is not managing to control their glucose levels, although to be sincere your levels are not alarming, that is whyYou have to go with an endocrinologist.
On the other hand, I can perceive that they are distressed, which is not good, since stress is an important factor for glucose levels to rise, that your husband tries to relax, maintaining a good mood is something important forcontrol your illness.It would be convenient for some kind of relaxation therapy to practice: Yoga, Tai Chi, meditation.As I tell you, the levels at which they are being handled are not critical and perhaps it is only due to the state of anguish in which we all find ourselves.
To inject insulin you always have to rotate the application sites: abdomen, legs, buttocks, arms, since in some patients with insulin resistance, there is a reaction that makes fatty tissue forms around the application site, soWe can see very thin patients who have a prominent abdomen thanks to this effect.
I suggest you read a lot, they are informed, look for self -help groups that send them more information, today they are very active in social networks, through conferences via web.I am in Mexico, here there is the Mexican Federation ofDiabetes that provide us with important advice and information for the control of our disease.You can follow her via the Internet.
Something that is essential, is that your husband is the one who takes control of his condition, I know that you want it and wish to do miracles so that he heals but it is the patient who must attend himself.
Finally, insulin should always be in refrigeration, more if it is of human origin, if the patient has to leave it is important to get a refrigerant porter that helps him keep it in an optimal state.If they are using an analogous insulin type, go to the instructions that come in the packaging.
Even with diabetes, the patient can lead a normal life, if you are going to change you but you have to adapt and be attached to treatment.
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