While diabetes may be managed through diet, exercise and
medication, it's better to adopt healthy habits that help you
avoid the condition before diabetes has the chance to strike.
Why so? Because in its early stages,
diabetes is a silent disease. According to the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
about a quarter of the people who have
diabetes aren't aware they have it. And
prediabetes — high blood glucose (sugar)
that is not high enough to be clinically
defined as diabetes — affects more than
one out of every three adults in the US.
Symptoms include tiredness, thirst and
slow-healing wounds.
Healthy for life
Follow these healthy lifestyle tips to
maximize your sense of well-being and
reduce your risk of developing diabetes.
– Watch your diet. Adopt eating habits
that can lower your blood sugar and
help you lose weight, if needed. Because
people respond to diets and eating plans
differently, consult with a dietitian for
expert advice.
– Exercise regularly. It needn't be strenuous.
A long walk every day can clear your mind
and build cardiovascular health.
– Know your doctor. Establish a relationship
with a primary care physician. He or
she can help you identify underlying
health concerns.
– – –Learn your numbers. Ask your care provider
to test your blood sugar levels through an
A1C test, which measures blood glucose
levels over the past three months. Your
doctor will select the correct test for you.
We can help
The Northwell Health Diabetes Wellness
Programs provide outpatient education and
resources to help people in the community
manage their diabetes. Classes address topics
from blood glucose monitoring to healthy
decision-making and are covered by most
insurance plans. Whether you are newly
diagnosed with diabetes or need a refresher
program for encouragement, ask your doctor
for a referral.
Learn your diabetes risk.
Visit hra.northwell.edu/diabetes.
If you have diabetes and your symptoms
get out of control, you should know
that Syosset Hospital and North Shore
University Hospital (NSUH) were recently
recertified in advanced inpatient diabetes
management by the Joint Commission.
That means these hospitals' inpatient
diabetes programs meet high national
standards for safety and quality of care.
Both facilities care for patients with
diagnosed diabetes as well as those who
are admitted to the hospital with another
condition and may have undiagnosed
diabetes. Every patient admitted to one of
these hospitals receives diabetes screening
and education. This exemplifies Northwell
Health's commitment to protect the health
of the community.
Joint Commission diabetes certification
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