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Your kidneys play an important role in staying healthy. They act as filters to clean your blood. When you have diabetes, there are many things you can do to prevent or slow down kidney damage, which can be the result of high glucose (sugar) levels in your blood. First, ask your doctor what blood glucose numbers are healthy for you. With that information, you can keep your blood sugar as close to normal through your prescribed treatment plan. Second, keep your blood pressure below 130/80. That will help prevent kidney damage. It will also slow damage to your heart, eyes, and blood vessels. Third, have your doctor or dietitian draw up a healthy eating plan for you, and then follow it. Fourth, have your doctor check your kidneys at least once a year, and have any kidney tests he or she thinks you might need. Fifth, see your doctor right away if you think you may have a bladder or…
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In a person with diabetes, the heart often has to work harder because of high blood sugar. High blood pressure and smoking cigarettes can contribute to heart problems, along with having high cholesterol (fats in your blood) and being overweight. Your heart is a big muscle that circulates blood through your body. Your blood carries oxygen to all of your organs, something that is necessary for life. How can you prevent heart problems? Keep your blood sugar and blood pressure as close to normal as possible. Keep your cholesterol and other blood fats as close to normal as possible. Take all medications as directed by your doctor. • Ask your doctor if you should take an aspirin every day to protect your heart. Eat a healthy diet. You may want to consult a registered dietitian to find out what foods are best for you. Don’t smoke. Ask your doctor for help in quitting if you find that you can’t stop…
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For a person with diabetes, keeping your feet healthy is very important. High blood glucose (sugar) can cause two different kinds of foot problems. One problem is nerve damage and the other is poor blood flow, or circulation. With nerve damage, you may not feel pain, heat, or cold in your legs and feet. You may not know if you have a sore or a cut on your foot, because you cannot feel it. This lack of feeling is called diabetic neuropathy (ne-ROP-uh-thee) and can lead to serious infections. Poor blood flow makes it very hard to heal from a sore or an infection. Not enough healthy blood reaches your feet, and this contributes to the lack of feeling. 25% of all hospital admissions for people with diabetes are foot related. By taking good care of your feet, you can prevent or manage foot problems. What should you do? The American Diabetes Association suggests you wash your feet in warm…
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