Do not bathe on an empty stomach.Many people like to take a bath right after waking up in the morning to feel refreshed and energetic all day. However, bathing on an empty stomach, especially a long hot bath, can easily cause hypoglycemia.Do not use water that is too hot.Pay attention to the water temperature. Proper […]
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Eight Safety Travel Tips for People with Diabetes
When traveling, it is critical for people with diabetes to manage their blood glucose well, as they face many challenges. Recently, the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) has simplified eight key travel tips. These are educational and useful for people with diabetes, their families, and healthcare professionals. They also serve as an important guarantee […]
Hot Spring Bathing Is Not Suitable for People with Diabetes
Hot spring water is rich in a variety of trace elements beneficial to human health. It has certain effects on relieving neuralgia, relieving fatigue, alleviating arthritis, and beautifying the skin. Moreover, hot spring therapy is non-invasive and has no toxic or side effects, which meets modern people’s pursuit of natural health. However, despite its benefits, […]
Interpreting the Antibodies in Thyroid Function Reports
In recent years, the incidence of thyroid diseases has been increasing year by year.Among them, the prevalence of Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases (AITD) in the general population is approximately 10%.Some retrospective studies even suggest that AITD may be associated with the development of thyroid cancer.Therefore, an increasing number of medical professionals have begun to focus on […]
Harms of Smoking for People with Diabetes
Smoking not only increases the risk of cancer, respiratory diseases, and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, but is also closely associated with the development and progression of diabetes and its complications.A study including more than 6,000 patients with diabetes showed that after adjusting for other factors that raise HbA1c, smoking itself increases HbA1c.Each additional 20 pack‑years […]
Regular Exercise and Healthy Diet for People with Diabetes
Regular exercise and a healthy diet are the foundation of diabetes management and require long‑term adherence.Exercise helps improve cardiorespiratory endurance, increase energy, enhance blood glucose control, reduce insulin resistance, optimize lipid profiles, lower blood pressure, and maintain a healthy body weight.Exercise should be suspended in cases of severe hypoglycemia, diabetic ketoacidosis, proliferative retinopathy, etc.When blood […]
LDL-Cholesterol Targets for People with Diabetes
Patients with diabetes combined with dyslipidemia have a significantly increased risk of cardiovascular disease.Among these, poor control of low‑density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL‑C) is recognized as the primary risk factor.For people with diabetes, individualized LDL‑C targets should be set based onwhether they have atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) and their age.Patients without atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease Patients with […]
Diabetics Should Not Ignore Blood Pressure Control
People with diabetes often have high blood pressure. If left uncontrolled, it can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.Studies show that active treatment of high blood pressure can significantly reduce the incidence and mortality of cardiovascular diseases, as well as the risk of microvascular complications.Therefore, people with diabetes should monitor their blood pressure […]
Addressing Mental Health in People with Diabetes: Diabetes Distress and Depression
Mental health challenges are a natural consequence among people living with diabetes and seem to interfere with nearly everything we do. Life with diabetes is not easy; every meal and every activity requires putting one’s condition first, leading to a sharp rise in stress.People with diabetes are more likely to experience depression—a diagnosable medical condition […]
How Can People with Diabetes Use Digital Tools for Self-Management?
There is no shortage of diabetes health education available. However, for many older patients with diabetes, reading information does not always mean understanding it, and understanding does not always translate into real action.The challenge of blood glucose control is not lack of willingness, but lack of support. This is where digital blood glucose management plays […]