Many of us also not know how to avoid diabetes. First, get regular checkups. You may not know that you have a complication. But your health care practitioner can spot trouble long before symptoms appear. Finding problems early is the best way to keep complications from getting serious.

Keep your appointments with your health care practitioner — even if you are feeling fine. This includes your eye doctor and any other specialists you may need to see.

Also be aware of the warning signs of trouble:

*Vision problems (blurriness, spots).
*Tiredness or pale skin color.
*Overweight and Obesity (more than 20 pounds overweight).
*Numbness or tingling feelings in hands or feet.
*Repeated infections or slow healing of wounds.
*Chest pain.
*Vaginal itching.
*Constant headaches (This may be a symptom of high blood pressure.)

If you have one or more of these symptoms, tell your health-care practitioner!

*And practice good diabetes control. Taking care of your health makes medical sense. So…
*Keep blood-sugar levels close to normal (control diabetes).
*Control your weight.
*Eat a healthy, well-balanced diet.
*Get regular exercise.
*Have regular checkups.
*Check your feet every day for minor cuts or blisters. Show them to your health-care practitioner.
*Do not smoke and quit smoking

If you have high blood pressure or high blood cholesterol, follow the medical advice you’ve been given.


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