{"id":66429,"date":"2020-11-02T21:46:34","date_gmt":"2020-11-02T21:46:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lmcca.wpengine.com\/?p=66429"},"modified":"2020-11-03T14:34:24","modified_gmt":"2020-11-03T14:34:24","slug":"sharing-results-and-advice-from-our-diabetes-awareness-month-abcdes-survey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lmc.ca\/zh_hk\/lmc-blog\/sharing-results-and-advice-from-our-diabetes-awareness-month-abcdes-survey\/","title":{"rendered":"\u5206\u4eab\u7cd6\u5c3f\u75c5\u610f\u8b58\u6708 ABCDE \u8abf\u67e5\u7684\u7d50\u679c\u548c\u5efa\u8b70"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A<\/em><\/strong>1C<\/strong><\/h2>\n

We were happy to see that 87%<\/strong> of the LMC patients we surveyed know what an A1C is, and 77%<\/strong> know what their recent A1C is.<\/h4>\n

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A1C is a lab test that measures blood sugar control over a 3 month period. 82% <\/strong>of you also knew that most people with diabetes should aim for a result of 7% or less to avoid long-term complications. Keeping your blood sugars between 4-7 mmol\/L fasting and 5-10 mmol\/L 2 hours after a meal can help you achieve this goal.<\/h4>\n

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Here\u2019s some advice our patients wanted to share with others living with diabetes to help them achieve their A1c target.<\/h4>\n

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\u201cYour health needs to be priority! Eating properly, exercise, sleep and last but not least stress control.\u201d<\/em><\/h4>\n

\u201cManaging diet, in my opinion, has the most impact on A1c. So knowing how your body reacts (e.g. BGs) to different foods and amounts of carbs will help to make sure insulin dosages correspond with the expected BG rise.\u201d<\/em><\/h4>\n

\u201cFollow the Doctor’s advice and take prescribed medicine regularly and on time.\u201d<\/em><\/h4>\n

“Watch your diet. Make sure to take medications. Be sure to check blood sugars before meals, after meals, after snacks.\u201d<\/em><\/h4>\n

\u201cDO YOUR BEST AND DON’T GIVE UP. SOME DAYS ARE HARD BUT KEEP POSITIVE THAT THE NEXT ONE IS GOING TO BE BETTER.\u201d<\/em><\/h4>\n

\u201cStay positive. You are in control. Make the changes that you need to make. You have people who love you & care about you, so don’t do anything that will worry them. In other words, don’t be selfish & instead of feeling pitiful be thankful of the medications, Dr’s & health providers that are there for you. You can do it because you have the power<\/strong>\u201d<\/em><\/h4>\n

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B<\/em>lood Pressure & C<\/em>holesterol<\/strong><\/h2>\n

90%<\/strong> of our patients have had their blood pressure tested in the past 6 months. 94%<\/strong> know that you should aim for blood pressure to be <130\/80 \u2013 this helps protect our heart and kidneys!<\/h4>\n

Almost half of our patients surveyed didn\u2019t know their cholesterol target, and even less know what their last cholesterol level was! Cholesterol is a soft waxy substance made by our bodies. LDL is what we call the \u201cbad\u201d cholesterol, and it contributes to the build-up of plaques in the arteries, which can increase the risk for heart attacks and strokes. This is why you should aim to keep your LDL cholesterol levels less than 2.0mmol\/L.<\/h4>\n

Here\u2019s some advice our patients wanted to share with others living with diabetes to help them achieve their blood pressure and cholesterol targets. The common themes were:<\/h4>\n
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    Reduce\/watch sodium and saturated & trans fat intake<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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    Accept help from medications<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    \u201cExercise; reduce stress; reduce salt intake…meditate…optimize sleep hours. Stress is my biggest culprit\u2026so I am focusing on increasing sleep and trying really hard to stay calm.\u201d<\/em><\/h4>\n

    \u201cEat a healthy diet, reduce sodium and caffeine, exercise and reduce stress. Take blood pressure medication if necessary.\u201d<\/em><\/h4>\n

    \u201cLighter on the salt, try and control anger, do some relaxing activity every day. Read, do crafts, go for a walk, play With your pet etc.\u201d<\/em><\/h4>\n

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    D<\/em><\/strong>rugs (medications)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    We asked our patients at LMC why it’s important to take your medications, and their advice on how to remember to take their medications.<\/h4>\n

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    \u201cTo keep my body functioning as normal as possible and not develop other health ailments\u201d<\/em><\/h4>\n

    \u201cThe end result of uncontrolled diabetes is not desired. From vision to feet health and the overall strain on all other organs.\u201d<\/em><\/h4>\n

    \u201cThey help to control my diabetes and if taken correctly and combined with a healthy lifestyle can help to improve and prolong my life.\u201d<\/em><\/h4>\n

    \u201cTo keep my sugar levels at the appropriate range, maintaining this and ensuring levels are not too high, as this causes medical problems that will be more longer term and a problem.\u201d<\/em><\/h4>\n

    \u201cIt’s important because ending up in DKA has hospitalized me many times, it makes you hallucinate, vomit, feel so cold. Eventually we end up killing our bodies If we don\u2019t manage it the right way. Living with chronic pain is terrible, and knowing that if you’d just cared a little more and just a little sooner, you wouldn’t have to hurt so much which is a terrible thing to go through.\u201d<\/em><\/h4>\n

    \u201cTake medications at the same time every day.\u201d<\/em><\/h4>\n

    \u201cKeep your medications where you will see them daily (i.e. keep them visible), and use a medication container labelled with the days of the week.\u201d<\/em><\/h4>\n

    \u201cSet alarms\/notifications on your phone to remind you to take the medications.\u201d<\/em><\/h4>\n

    \u201cI put my medications in a weekly box, I take some with my breakfast and some with dinner; I have my insulin injection at night when I brush my teeth. I never forget.\u201d<\/em><\/h4>\n

    \u201cBe conscious and aware of the need to properly medicate in order to control the disease [process] and prevent complications. Keep a calendar schedule if necessary.\u201d<\/em><\/h4>\n

    \u201cMake the time for yourself. Self-managing is all on you. Set the right goals, make a to-do list and never be too hard on yourself. Lapse in judgement can happen, we are only human, but always remember to pick yourself up and be accountable.\u201d<\/em><\/h4>\n

    \u201cMake sure you have the best support system you possibly can. If your family and friends aren’t able or willing to be there for you, your Endo. team will be! It took awhile, but having people who are willing to help when you’re having bad days makes you want to take your medication on time, every single time. Also having a CGM is really helpful. It won’t fix your problems, but it will help you understand what’s good for your body, and it can help prevent the extreme highs and lows.\u201d<\/em><\/h4>\n

    \u201cFollowing a daily routine and asking family members to help remind you take medications if possible”<\/em><\/h4>\n

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    E<\/em><\/strong>xercise & Healthy E<\/em>ating<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Exercise is a great way to help your blood pressure and maintain a healthy weight over time. You can use exercise to bring down a high blood sugar if you have overindulged or suddenly find your sugars higher than usual. Here are some exercises our patients enjoy doing \u2013 hopefully some of these will inspire you!<\/h4>\n

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      Walking and jogging<\/em><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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      Biking<\/em><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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      Weight lifting<\/em><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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      Sports like basketball, canoeing, swimming and golf<\/em><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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      Swimming<\/em><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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      Kickboxing<\/em><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      Healthy eating is a big part of managing our blood sugars and our overall health! Here are some eating tips our patients would give to others living with diabetes:<\/h4>\n

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      \u201cLow glycemic vegetables only stay away from high glycemic foods\u201d<\/em><\/h4>\n

      \u201cAvoid packaged foods as much as possible and lay off the sweets. Learn about the Glycemic Index.\u201d<\/em><\/h4>\n

      \u201cEat leafy greens. Plate should be half full of veggies.\u201d<\/em><\/h4>\n

      \u201cPortion control, eat a variety of foods, stay away from processed foods. Eat more fruits and vegetables\u201d<\/em><\/h4>\n

      \u201cFollow your educator\u2019s guidelines, eat sensibly, keep your blood sugar under control, by what you eat, and your medication.\u201d<\/em><\/h4>\n

      \u201cThe more colourful the plate, the better\u201d<\/em><\/h4>\n

      \u201cChange routines up to keep eating healthy motivating. Try cooking with friends instead of going out.\u201d<\/em><\/h4>\n

      \u201cFibre is your friend\u201d<\/em><\/h4>\n

      \u201cDrink plenty of water\u201d<\/em><\/h4>\n

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      S<\/em><\/strong>moking Cessation<\/strong><\/h2>\n

      Smoking can prolong and worsen the complications associated with uncontrolled diabetes. However, one of the ways these complications can be reversed or reduced is with smoking cessation. About 41%<\/strong> of the patients at our LMC clinic report to have been previous smokers, who shared advice to help those who wanted to quit.<\/h4>\n

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      \u201cThere is no great trick to quitting. It’s hard. But it’s different for everyone. You might fail once (or more times), but do not stop trying to quit. Determination and a good set of reason(s) is Important.\u201d<\/em><\/h4>\n

      \u201cIt is difficult to quit, but worth it. Make a stop date and tell everyone so you are supported and accountable. I used nicotine substitutes while I changed my smoking habits\u201d<\/em><\/h4>\n

      \u201cI quit over 32 years ago & felt much better. Smoking is the leading cause of many health issues and you really should try in order to improve your health & prolong your life!\u201d<\/em><\/h4>\n

      \u201cWhen you quit don’t think that you are missing something, keep telling yourself what you are gaining-HEALTH\u201d<\/em><\/h4>\n

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      S<\/em><\/strong>elf Management & S<\/em>tress\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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      Did you know that stress can lead to high blood sugar levels? The human body has a built in stress-response system that cause your blood sugar levels to rise whenever it experiences any form of stress such as exercise or even when you\u2019re sick! It\u2019s important to manage your stress levels to help keep blood sugar levels from getting too high.<\/h4>\n

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      Try some of the tips from our patient to help manage your stress!<\/h4>\n

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      \u201cExercise”<\/em><\/h4>\n

      \u201cSome meditation, visited a mental health professional once a month for most of last year, listen to music, nap every afternoon.”<\/em><\/h4>\n

      \u201cGardening\u201d<\/em><\/h4>\n

      \u201cLive one day at a time , be positive towards life .Stress is a part of life, take time for yourself. Find out why you are stressed & solutions for that stress.\u201d<\/em><\/h4>\n

      \u201cDecide on relaxation therapies including bubble baths, relaxing books to read, find tv shows that take my mind off of stressful things happening in my life, also speaking with friends and family to express challenging things that are going on in my life.\u201d<\/em><\/h4>\n

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      We also asked our patients what motivates them to take care of their health. We hope you will be inspired on your own health journey by reading some of the responses below:<\/em><\/h4>\n

      \u201cFamily and enjoyment, being positive within your limitations.\u201d<\/em><\/h4>\n

      \u201cQuality of life – want to remain as healthy as possible for as long as possible.\u201d<\/em><\/h4>\n

      \u201cLife is beautiful and missing it isn\u2019t fun.\u201d<\/em><\/h4>\n

      \u201cBeing able to live a comfortable life and be independent.\u201d<\/em><\/h4>\n

      \u201cWanting to live a long life free of medical complications as well as being able to maintain my independence.\u201d<\/em><\/h4>\n

      \u201cTo have a happy healthy life. Stay healthy for yourself & your family.\u201d<\/em><\/h4>\n

      \u201cYoga, meditation, good quality sleep, healthy work\/life balance, diet, exercise”<\/em><\/h4>\n

      \u201cI talk to my loved ones. I ask for advice and implement it if I can. Also, I live by \u201cthere\u2019s two types of problems, one you can fix; and one you can\u2019t. If you can\u2019t fix it don\u2019t worry about it”<\/em><\/h4>\n

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