We are in the Christmas season and, even with the crisis that Hurricane Maria, the Puerto Ricans, in one way or another, celebrated Christmas.
There are parties, parrandas and a lot of food in different places.Especially, people with diabetes should be careful this season and not exceed food.Fortunately, there are several things that can be done to make them easier to maintain the blood sugar level within healthier parameters at this Christmas time and throughout the year.
Among these: Take diabetes medications, whether pills or inject insulin according to the doctor's instructions, follow your balanced food plan, exercise and check their glucose levels daily.In addition, they should visit their doctor regularly and learn more about diabetes.
Remember that, when the doctor talks about "diabetes control", it refers to maintaining sugar levels - or blood in blood within healthy parameters.Having too much or very little blood sugar can make the diabetic feel ill and that other health problems arise in the future.
Next, you will find several testimonies with the best diabetic tips to have a healthy Christmas:
Moderation
“I am diabetic for five years.I weighed 163 pounds and as I am allergic to the medicines, the doctor recommended that I go to the School of Diabetes of the Health Program at your fingertips, in the municipality of Bayamón.I started with my healthy dish and exercise, to eat vegetables and fruits.Now at Christmas, when I go to a party, I eat my 6 ounces of roasted pigeon, a little rice with gandules and half a pastel, and I am happy.I already lowered three sizes and I have under control my diabetes ” - María Jesús Matos Ríos, Bayamón
healthy eating
“I will follow my routine of having a healthy eating.I know that everything I eat becomes glucose, so a balanced diet will avoid those glucose climbs that I do not want.Of course I am going to eat my little girl of piglet and a little rice with gandules, but in moderation! "- Yolanda Meléndez, Río Piedras
Exercises
“I will continue my exercise routine.Exercise is beneficial for people with diabetes.My doctor explained to me that during the first 30 minutes of physical activity, the body begins to consume the glucose stored in the blood to transform it into energy.In addition, exercise helps me avoid obesity and thus better control diabetes.When suffering from overweight, the body stops taking advantage of the insulin that occurs, causing glucose levels to rise ” - Félix Moreno, Guaynabo
review glucose levels
“Daily, I will review my glucose levels, as I do every day for the year.My sugar levels must be between 90 and 130 mg/dl on an empty stomach and in less than 180, two hours after eating.I use a glucometer to properly measure glucose levels ” - Sara Ramírez, Añasco
more positivism and less stress
“I will work to be more positive and avoid stress and depression.My doctor has told me that they are emotions that increase glucose levels, so it is important that channels properly.If any of these problems is suffered, a good option is to look for a specialist and psychological support ” - Gustavo Jiménez, Aguadilla
Willpower
“Yes you can enjoy the Christmas holidays.The important thing is to keep the diet and do the exercises, even at this time.I go to the School of Diabetes of the Health Program at your fingertips, of the municipality of Bayamón, and there I have learned how to educate my palate.I can go to the parties and try a piglet of piglet, 1/3 of cake and a little ofRice with gandules.We must have willpower, but you can because it is for the health of one ” - Zaida Pérez, Bayamón.