Managing Diabetes

Article by Tricia St. Claire

When a person’s body is not producing the proper amount of insulin, the person is diagnosed with diabetes. There are several reasons why a person might develop diabetes.

Types of Diabetes

There are several different types of diabetes. The four most common types are Insulin Dependant diabetes, No-Insulin Dependent diabetes, Secondary diabetes, and gestational diabetes.

Physical Symptoms

The main symptom of diabetes is high blood sugar, but that is far from the only symptom. People who have been diagnosed with diabetes often also suffer from nausea, constant thirst, vomiting, slow healing time, locked shoulders, hormonal imbalances, Cushings, poor vision, itching, heart disease, and numb feet. Some diabetics have had to have their feet amputated.

Many diabetics find that one of the symptoms that gives them a great deal of trouble is dizziness. The dizziness often makes the diabetic feel insecure, especially if they are home alone. A lift chair may help with this. The seat of the lift chair tilts to a 45 degree angle, allowing the person so stand gradually, instead of leaping to their feet. The lift chairs also come with several hand holds, making them a safer option for diabetics who are trying to cope with numb feet.

Curing Diabetes

As of right now there is no cure cure for diabetes. The best a person can do is try to manage their diabetes and hope a cure is found sooner instead of later.

Treating Diabetes

The treatment for diabetes varies from person to person. Each person’s body is different and different types of diabetes are treated in different manners. The physical symptoms of a persons diabetes can alter treatment plans.

The most common way to manage diabetes is for a person to monitor their insulin levels. When their insulin level gets to low, the diabetic gives themselves an insulin injection which can prevent them from going into shock. Diabetics have to be extremely careful about what they eat. Most diabetics stick to a low-sugar diet and avoid alcohol as both can lead to an insulin attack.

Some diabetics have noticed that when their circulation is better, they feel better. When a diabetic is able to increase their circulation, they decrease the chances of developing life threatening illness such as Peripheral Vascular Disease. An increased circulation rate also helps diabetics heal faster.

This is good news since a person can actually improve their circulation by sitting in front of their television and eating their favorite sugar free snack. What they need is a lift chair like the Zero Gravity Chairs made by Golden Technologies. In addition to all the health benefits associated with lift chairs, the Zero Gravity can be tilted in just the right way so the person sitting in the chair can assume the Trendelenberg position. This is a position where the person lays flat on their back, before elevating their feet. In addition to helping improve a person’s circulation it can also be used to aid with respiration.

Another feature that will interest diabetics is the heat and massage unit that can be installed in most lift chairs. In addition to helping relax tired muscles, the unit also helps stimulate the person’s circulatory system.