“The basic diabetes class is today's theme.Then I continue with healthy food and continue with heart disease (cholesterol, high blood pressure, embolisms, heart attacks), ”said Cecilia González, Wellmed Regional Educator.
He pointed out that every Tuesday he offers an English class at 11:00 a.m. and another in Spanish at 1:30 p.m., at the Cross Roads Adult Center in McAllen, where it encourages customers from that center to take care of themselves with a goodFood, exercise and a positive attitude.
First of all, the person must understand what it is to be diabetic, understand.
This class explains the implications that the disease has.It is a chronic condition because the pancreas does not produce insulin or the one it produces is not good.When food enters the mouth, some foods become sugar and these are carbohydrates.The second and third class is about healthy eating and disease complications.
To be diagnosed, two different exams must be performed, because when a person has diabetes, there is no back, because there is no cure.When there is prediabetes, there is the possibility of returning and having a healthy life, as long as they follow measures such as taking care of food, exercise and being monitored by a doctor.
Once the disease has, it can be controlled based on diet, for life, exercise, so that they do not have complications in their kidney, heart, liver, etc.People die from complications, not for diabetes, according to the educator.
better understand your disease
“People who enter class, do it because they want to learn and when they understand, better understand their illness and strive to bring their doctor's recommendations to the letter.The workshop is three classes and those who attend the first attend the other two classes, ”he added.
He stressed that these person should not always be diet, but must learn to eat better, because throughout life they must choose the most beneficial foods.
Finally he recommended eating everything but in small portions and less than what contains sugar.For example as Mexican you will not stop eating tamales, they can do it, but occasionally and only a few.
To combat the disease each person must measure themselves and eat healthy, exercise and visit their doctor regularly, he advised.