It’s no secret na hindi madali magka diabetes. We know that diabetes comes with its struggles. Para sa ilan, ang pagkakaroon ng diabetes ay hindi madaling tanggapin. Kapag narinig nila ang salitang diabetes, maaring isipin kaagad kung ano ang mga hindi na nila pwedeng ma-enjoy.
However, having diabetes shouldn’t feel like the end of the world. At best, naniniwala tayo na diagnosis is better than progression, and knowing how to deal with diabetes in a productive and healthy way is important to a fulfilling life. Kaya tara, pag usapan natin ang ilang mga paraan para mag cope, at madaig ang bigat na dala ng living with diabetes.
Coping with Diabetes After Diagnosis
The first part of coping with diabetes is after diagnosis. Ang iba’t ibang tao ay may iba’t ibang paraan ng pagtanggap sa kanilang diagnosis. Para sa ilan, sa diagnosis nagsisimula ang kanilang mga pangamba. Tandaan na kung ano man ang nararamdaman mo kaugnay ng iyong diabetes, what you’re feeling is valid. It’s okay to feel a certain way. Here are other ways that you can start dealing with diabetes after diagnosis.
Talk to Your Healthcare Provider
Isa sa pinaka mabisang paraan para maibsan ang pangamba sa diabetes ay ang pakikipag usap sa eksperto. Your diagnosis is an avenue to be able to ask anything about diabetes, as well as a way to let your primary healthcare provider know how you are feeling. Ika nga, huwag mag alinlangan na magtanong, at huwag mahihiyang magbigay ng saloobin; the more you understand diabetes, the better you can deal with it.
Psychological & Emotional Coping
Kung nangangamba ka sa diabetes, okay lang ‘yun. Kung parang wala lang din sa iyo, okay lang rin ‘yun—it’s important to recognize how you feel and know that it’s valid and okay. For people having a hard time dealing with diabetes, it helps to have healthy emotional and psychological support like being able to talk to doctors, joining a faith community, and knowing that it’s okay to feel what you feel about it.
Set Goals but Take Manageable Steps
Pagdating sa managing diabetes, it might feel like there are so many dos and don’ts if you want to stay healthy. Para sa iba, ito ay nakaka overwhelm.
Breath in, breath out, and stay calm. You don’t have to deal with everything all at once. Take the necessary steps to wellness one step at a time. Maaaring simulan sa paniniguro na uminom ng gamot sa tamang oras, tapos sundan ng pag bawas ng ilang pagkain na hindi pwede kung hindi pa sila tuluyang kaya pakawalan. Don’t stress too much; taking small steps towards improvement is better than burning out while trying to get so much done at once.
Acceptance
Diabetes is a lifelong condition kung kaya’t it helps to be at peace with it. You might be thinking, “Can I live a normal life with diabetes?” Absolutely! With the proper care, people with diabetes can live long healthy lives. People diagnosed with diabetes also don’t have to give up things that they enjoy; mahalaga lang din na ang mga nakaka-trigger ng spikes sa blood sugar ay enjoy-in lamang in moderation. Yes, you can live a normal and fulfilling life with diabetes kung kaya’t laban! Kaya natin ito!
Long Term Management
Diet and Activities
When it comes to long term diabetes management, unang una diyan ang diet. It’s a main component of how to stay healthy with type 2 diabetes. Ang mga pagkain na mayaman sa proteins, fiber, at healthy fat ay makakatulong sa pag manage ng blood sugar. Hindi lang ‘yan, pero kung sasamahan ng physical exercise, mas maganda ang outlook na nakikita para sa mga may diabetes. Mangyari lamang na mag-konsulta sa iyong primary healthcare provider kung anong exercises ang maaaring lahukan.
Social Life
A big component of winning the fight against diabetes is having strong and loving support groups. Mainam na ipaalam sa mga kaibigan, pamilya, at partner ang tungkol sa iyong condition. Their support, like reminding you of what to eat, times for taking meds, and helping you with doctor visits, vastly improves the rate of treatment success. Hindi lang ‘yan, pero ang social isolation ay napag alamang nakakapagpalala ng diabetes symptoms at mga kaakibat nitong karamdaman tulad ng cardiovascular disease. Isa itong nakakamanghang pruweba na love and connections can help cure us.
Routine
Tulad ng nabanggit natin, it’s important to take small steps to adjust your lifestyle towards making it diabetes-friendly. Sa tuwing may makakasanayang routine, magdagdag ng panibago. Kung nagsimula ka sa pagbawas ng sweets sa diet, kapag may lakas ka na ng loob ay pwede mong subukang mag lakad ng 30 mins everyday. Introducing healthy activities gradually and sticking to them will eventually result in a routine; tsaka mo marerealize na “wow, diabetes is a piece of cake—and I ain’t having any!”
Coping is Caring Kaya’t may Todo Aruga para sa Diabetes
Mahalagang laging may dalang maintenance medication if you are living with diabetes; another way of coping with the stress of diabetes is to have cost-effective and reliable medication readily available to you. Mabuti at mayroon ang MedChoice ng mga popular na gamot para sa people living with diabetes.
Metformin + Sitagliptin: Isa ito sa mga pinaka popular combinations for type 2 diabetes. GLUDIN® (metformin) reduces glucose production in the liver samantalang ang GLIPTADIN® (sitagliptin) ay pinadadami ang production ng insulin.
Metformin + Gliclazide or Glimepiride or Glipizide: ang ZELTINE-MR® (gliclazide), SOLADIN® (glimepiride), at GLIPDIN® (glipizide) at mga sulfonylureas ay nagpapataas din ng production ng insulin sa pancreas kaya’t ipinapares sila sa metformin.
Phospholipids + multivitamins: ang PHOSMAX® ay isang supplement na tumutulong sa pag manage ng diabetes, at pag provide ng karagdagang sustansya sa katawan.
Mula sa diagnosis, hanggang sa gamutan at pag-maintain ng healthy routines, kaakibat natin ang pamilya, kaibigan, partners, at health professionals in overcoming diabetes. You can live a healthy and normal life with diabetes kung kaya’t fight the good fight! If it feels like diabetes is a big hurdle, remember that your courage, strength and determination is bigger!
Disclaimer: This information is not intended to substitute a professional expertise, ask your doctor or healthcare provider for diagnosis and treatment.
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