The deadly sins for diabetics: a quick review
Okay, we are moving past January my friends, into February. How many of you held on to those resolutions? Anyone fall off the wagon? Was anyone able to stay away from those deadly sins? If not, what do we always say? Try, try again.{{more}}
Keep those habits in mind. Keep those wheels turning in your head:
1) Gluttony – Those of us who can have a bountiful table are indeed blessed and should be thankful. But it does not mean that you need to keep eating everything on the table. MODERATION is the key here.
2) Slothfulness – lack of exercise does you NO good, so get moving!!! There is so much research information that shows exercise, even without weight loss, helps your body and health in many ways. You sleep better. Your mood is better. You have lower overall risk of cancer in future. Then, when you add the weight loss benefit, this is a jackpot waiting to be tapped. JUST SAY NO to slothfulness.
3) Smoking – JUST SAY NO. There is no way around this at all. There is absolutely NO benefit to smoking. Sure, it may help your anxiety, but why not try something else to control your anxiety and stress? Why pick something that harms you with every single puff? One of the most vexing episodes I can still remember involved overhearing a doctor say to someone that his father smoked all his life and was still alive and well; imagine that. I was so stunned and angry, I could not speak. DO NOT fall into that ridiculous trap. NO ONE who smokes is healthy that is the short of it. Even if you feel fine and live to be a hundred, you are not healthy. Your lungs donât work like they should, your heart has been poisoned and every vessel in your body has been affected. Not to mention what it does to sexual function in men, but let me not get started on that right nowâ¦
4) Being stubborn – I know many of you fall into this category. I am not blameless, and stubbornness runs in both sides of my family. But when it comes to my health, I listen to what my doctor has to say, I read about it myself, and then get moving on something that has been shown to help me. Ignoring everything your doctor says is not wise and should not be done. If you do not trust your doctor, find another one. Ignoring a problem does not make it go away.
5) Ignorance – As a diabetic YOU hold the most control over what happens. You decide how to eat and when to take your medications. Therefore, you owe it to yourself to pay attention during visits to your doctor; ask questions and read what you can. Education is the key here. Donât hide under a rock.
Until next week, stay safe and healthy Vincies!
Anita Ramsetty, MD endodocs@endocrinehelp.com
Medical Director Endocrine Care Group
www.endocrinehelp.com
Tel: 843-798-4227
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