Kindle Notes & Highlights
by
Richard Hall
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January 31, 2018 - August 12, 2020
teach them how to offer it
Two of the most significant guidelines for family members are probably to have realistic expectations about your blood glucose levels, and to avoid blame.
The secret to genuine support is to focus on problem solving and avoid blame.
*Voice your opinion
*Find some help from your friends
most cases, you may experience several challenges when interacting with your friends.
*Understand the value of a little diabetes education
*Avoid blame game
focus on problem solving.
managing your stress is crucial in managing your blood sugar level.
*People under stress tend to neglect taking care of themselves.
*Stress can also change your blood glucose levels directly.
managing your stress levels,
#Relaxation to handle stress
stress walk
something as simple as taking a short walk can give you the much-needed time out
Quick relaxation
loosening your clothing. Take off your glasses and remove that extra sweater.
-Tighten the muscles in your toes, then hold for ten seconds. Relax and
contract and relax your muscles as you go. Now, breathe deeply and slowly.
Progressive muscle relaxation
Every time you tense a muscle, hold it for five seconds and then release for thirty seconds before going to the next movement.
*Forearm and right hand
*Right upper arm
*Forearm and left hand
*Left upper arm
*Forehead –
*Cheeks and eyes
*Jaw and mouth
*Neck and shoulder
*Back and chest
*Belly
*Right thigh
*Right calf
*Right foot
*Left thigh
*Left calf
*Left foot
Autogenic training
This technique involves teaching your body to respond to certain commands.
Experts believe that this process is similar to self hypnosis, as well as biofeedback. Most
visit your doctor every three or four months at least.
report to your doctor if you experience problems related to your eyes, nerves, cardiovascular or kidney such as:
Retinopathy
Nephropathy
If you experience persistent foot or leg swelling and pain, this might be a symptom that you have kidney disease.
Nerve Disease