Uncle Li sat in the consultation room, looking anxious. He clutched the checklist in his hand, and the numbers on it seemed to be jumping. The doctor pushed his glasses and said gently, "Don't worry, old man, your blood sugar is actually still under control." "
Uncle Li looked confused: "But I heard that as long as it exceeds the normal value, you have to take medicine, isn't this diabetes?" The doctor smiled and began to explain patiently.
Diabetes is indeed a common chronic disease that plagues many Chinese. As soon as many people hear that their blood sugar is high, they immediately fall into a panic and rush to take medication to control it. As everyone knows, lower blood sugar is not always better, and excessive blood sugar lowering may bring risks.
According to the Chinese guidelines for the prevention and treatment of diabetes, fasting blood glucose between 6.1-7.0 mmol/L is considered impaired fasting blood glucose, and diabetes is diagnosed only when it is above 7.0 mmol/L. Even if your fasting blood sugar is slightly higher than normal, it doesn't mean you have to take a glucose-lowering drug right away.
Uncle Li relaxed a little after hearing this, and the doctor continued: "Although your blood sugar is on the high side, it is not enough to require drug intervention. We can start by adjusting our lifestyle. "
The doctor suggested that Uncle Li increase the amount of exercise and walk briskly for 30 minutes every day; Eat a balanced diet and control your intake of fine carbohydrates; Get enough sleep and reduce stress. These measures are often effective in improving mild glucose abnormalities.
Uncle Li thought thoughtfully: "Then under what circumstances do you need to take medicine?" "
The doctor explained that according to the recommendation of the Diabetes Branch of the Chinese Medical Association, the use of hypoglycemic drugs should only be considered when the fasting blood sugar is consistently higher than 7.0mmol/L or the glycosylated hemoglobin is higher than 6.5%. Even so, it is important to adjust the medication regimen gradually according to the individual situation.
Blood sugar control is a long-term process that requires patience and perseverance. The blind pursuit of rapid blood sugar reduction may cause hypoglycemia and endanger health. Moderate fluctuations in blood sugar are normal and there is no need to be overly nervous.
After hearing this, Uncle Li breathed a sigh of relief: "I see! I was really scaring myself a little bit before. "
The doctor nodded: "Many people have a similar mentality. In fact, maintaining an optimistic and positive attitude is also an important part of blood sugar control. "
Studies have shown that long-term mental stress can lead to an increase in the secretion of stress hormones in the body, which in turn affects blood sugar levels. Therefore, learning to relax and maintain a happy state of mind is equally important for blood sugar management.
Uncle Li suddenly realized: "I understand, in the future, I will adjust my mentality, improve my living habits, and not put too much pressure on myself." "
The doctor smiled with relief: "That's right, blood sugar management is important to persevere." Monitor regularly, maintain good lifestyle habits, exercise moderately, and eat a reasonable diet. If these measures do not work well, we consider pharmacotherapy. "
Uncle Li got up and left the consultation room, his face gloomy. He is determined to take his health seriously, but no longer be overly anxious, starting today.
This little story reflects the psychological state of many people when facing blood sugar problems. In fact, blood sugar management is a balancing art that should neither be taken lightly nor overly stressed.
Data from the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that the prevalence of diabetes in mainland China is on the rise, but at the same time, a significant number of people are pre-diabetic. For this group of people, timely lifestyle adjustments can often effectively delay or prevent the occurrence of diabetes.
Blood sugar is not always better. Studies have found that low blood sugar may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. Therefore, glycemic management should pursue "individualized" goals, rather than blindly pursuing the lowest value.
The Chinese Diabetes Society recommends that the elderly and patients with serious complications or comorbidities can appropriately relax the blood glucose control standards to avoid the risk of hypoglycemia. This re-emphasizes the "individualized" principle of glycemic management.
In addition to regular diet control and exercise, some new research results in recent years have also provided new ideas for blood glucose management. For example, intermittent fasting has been found to help improve insulin sensitivity, which can be beneficial for blood sugar control. Of course, these new methods still need to be tried cautiously under the guidance of a doctor.
In addition, getting enough sleep is essential for maintaining normal blood sugar levels. Lack of sleep can affect the secretion of many hormones in the body, which in turn interferes with blood sugar regulation. Therefore, ensuring adequate and high-quality sleep is also an important part of blood sugar management.
In the face of blood sugar problems, we should maintain a rational and peaceful mind. Blood sugar management is a holistic health management process that goes beyond medication control. Through a multi-pronged approach such as proper diet, moderate exercise, adequate sleep, and stress management, most people can effectively control their blood sugar and enjoy a healthy life.
Under the guidance of science, gradually improve your lifestyle and maintain your own health. Blood sugar management is not achieved overnight, but is a long-term process. As long as we maintain patience and perseverance, we will be able to steer this healthy ship and sail to the other side of happiness and well-being.