Diabetes Can Be Controlled

Diabetes, which is seen as the epidemic of the age, is increasing day by day. Stating that approximately one third of the people in our country are not aware of their condition, Anadolu Medical Center Endocrinology and Metabolism Specialist Dr. Erdem Türemen said, “Diabetes can be controlled with good follow-up and patient compliance.

Diabetes, which can progress to undesirable results, especially with the damage it causes in various organs, allows patients to continue their daily life without reducing their quality of life if they act consciously and comply with the treatment.

Stating that there are many known or unknown reasons for the increase in diabetes, Anadolu Health Center Endocrinology and Metabolism Specialist Dr. Erdem Türemen said, “There are many reasons for the prevalence of diabetes mellitus in society. Weight problem is at the forefront of the factors that cause Type 2 diabetes, which is more common especially in the society. Because diabetes is a disease associated with obesity and body fat. There are many causes of obesity; Inactivity, watching television, increasing the hours of using tablets and phones, and different nutritional problems can also trigger the disease. Diabetes is now seen more and more frequently, even in children.

Diabetes progresses slowly and without symptoms

Suggesting that diabetes progresses slowly and without symptoms, so people in the risk group should be careful, Endocrinology and Metabolism Specialist Dr. Erdem Türemen said, “In diabetes, which is an insidious disease, people with a family history of diabetes, overweight, hypertension, heart disease and cholesterol problems are the most risky groups. At this point, screening tests to be applied to risk groups and possible diabetes histories enable early diagnosis of diabetes.

During the period of hidden sugar, the person should be followed closely.

The term, which is known as "hidden sugar" among the people, is defined as pre-diabetes in the medical language. Anadolu Health Center Endocrinology and Metabolism Specialist Dr. Erdem Türemen said, “We care about pre-diabetes because many steps such as taking some precautions, using certain medications, changing lifestyle or dieting prevent a possible diabetes. In this period, if the person immediately gets hungry after meals, drinks a lot of water or experiences sudden weight loss, an increase in blood sugar is suspected and some tests are performed when necessary. If the patient's Body Mass Index is above 30, if there is a family history of diabetes or a history of heart disease, this time screening tests and sugar loading tests are required to understand whether the person has pre-diabetes. The fasting sugar of the person may be normal, but you may not be able to understand whether the person has pre-diabetes without performing a sugar loading test, that is, whether the person has pre-diabetes with this test; If there is pre-diabetes, it is possible to learn how close it is to diabetes,” he said.

Regular exercise and a healthy diet are important

Emphasizing that changing the lifestyle, exercising regularly and eating healthy reduces the risk of developing diabetes, Anadolu Health Center Endocrinology and Metabolism Specialist Dr. Erdem Türemen said, “Taking precautions with the necessary screening tests, especially in the pre-diabetes period, which is known as hidden sugar, also reduces the risk of early diabetes. In the pre-diabetes period, it may be necessary to use drugs that slow down diabetes. Before using medication, we advise patients to correct their diet and be active. If the patient applies these and manages to maintain a certain weight control, he does not need medication anyway. The important thing is to achieve weight control in the pre-diabetes period. It should be noted that the frightening complications of diabetes can be prevented with good follow-up and patient compliance. Because the important thing is to keep blood sugar at a certain level," he said.

Endocrinology and Metabolism Specialist Dr. Erdem Türemen made suggestions for the right exercise:

• Start the exercise slowly and at a slow pace and gradually increase the pace. Don't push yourself too hard.
• Always carry a letter, bracelet, etc., stating that you are diabetic. move.
• Walk 3-5 times a week.
• If you have foot problems, choose sports that put less stress on your feet, such as swimming and cycling.
• Keep your sneakers and sports clothes where you can see them at all times. Thus, exercise will always be on your mind.
• Check your feet often (redness, blisters, etc.).
• Keep glucose source foods with you during exercise.
• Avoid late exercise, do not exercise alone.
• Use a pedometer and aim for 10000 steps. Scientific studies show that those who use pedometers take 2500 more steps and lose more weight than those who do not.
• Drink enough water.
• Measure your blood sugar before and after exercise.