{"id":8700,"date":"2022-01-18T12:39:59","date_gmt":"2022-01-18T12:39:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/?p=8700"},"modified":"2024-06-25T12:59:40","modified_gmt":"2024-06-25T07:29:40","slug":"just-diagnosed-with-type-2-diabetes-follow-these-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/just-diagnosed-with-type-2-diabetes-follow-these-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Newly Diagnosed With Type 2 Diabetes: Follow These Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/just-diagnosed-with-type-2-diabetes-follow-these-tips\/#Getting_Started_With_Type_2_Diabetes\" title=\"Getting Started With Type 2 Diabetes\">Getting Started With Type 2 Diabetes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/just-diagnosed-with-type-2-diabetes-follow-these-tips\/#Common_Symptoms_of_Diabetes\" title=\"Common Symptoms of Diabetes\">Common Symptoms of Diabetes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/just-diagnosed-with-type-2-diabetes-follow-these-tips\/#Tips_For_People_with_Type_2_Diabetes\" title=\"Tips For People with Type 2 Diabetes\">Tips For People with Type 2 Diabetes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/just-diagnosed-with-type-2-diabetes-follow-these-tips\/#Plan_Your_Diet_and_Meals\" title=\"Plan Your Diet and Meals\">Plan Your Diet and Meals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/just-diagnosed-with-type-2-diabetes-follow-these-tips\/#Stay_Active\" title=\"Stay Active\">Stay Active<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/just-diagnosed-with-type-2-diabetes-follow-these-tips\/#Ensure_to_Take_Type_2_Diabetes_Medicines_on_Time\" title=\"Ensure to Take Type 2 Diabetes Medicines on Time\">Ensure to Take Type 2 Diabetes Medicines on Time<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/just-diagnosed-with-type-2-diabetes-follow-these-tips\/#Monitor_Your_Blood_Glucose_Regularly\" title=\"Monitor Your Blood Glucose Regularly\">Monitor Your Blood Glucose Regularly<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Getting diagnosed with diabetes can be stressful. Your family and friends might taunt you for not living an active lifestyle and blame you for reaching this stage. Type 2 diabetes is indeed a lifestyle disorder, but that doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t get <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetic-diet-chart-a-complete-guide-to-control-diabetes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes<\/a> because of other important reasons such as hereditary or family history.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/beatoapp.com\/\/lps\/inapp-beato-paid-coach-consult-web?id=2400330&#038;campaignid=2400330&#038;source=2400330&#038;utm_content=%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F8700\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png\" class=\" wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-300x88.png 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-768x225.png 768w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-420x123.png 420w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-840x246.png 840w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-150x44.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike a fever or cough, you won\u2019t probably feel sick. Diabetes is notoriously known for entering into your life, silently attacking your blood glucose levels. That doesn\u2019t mean your life is over. It is true that you may need to make some changes to your daily routine.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Getting_Started_With_Type_2_Diabetes\"><\/span>Getting Started With Type 2 Diabetes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your body needs insulin to use glucose as energy. However, in type 2 diabetes, your body either does not produce enough insulin or does not use it well, and your cells are unable to use glucose for energy. When glucose accumulates in your blood, it can lead to serious complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Symptoms_of_Diabetes\"><\/span>Common Symptoms of Diabetes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Frequent urination, thirst, persistent hunger, weight loss, visual problems, and weariness are all signs of type 1 diabetes. These signs and symptoms may arise unexpectedly. Type 2 diabetes symptoms are similar to type 1 diabetic symptoms in general, but they are frequently less severe. As a result, the condition may be recognised years after it has begun, once complications have developed. As a result, being aware of risk factors is crucial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_For_People_with_Type_2_Diabetes\"><\/span>Tips For People with Type 2 Diabetes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Diabetes has a wide-ranging impact on the body. To manage diabetes properly, you must take actions to keep your risk factors under control and within normal ranges, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check to see if your blood sugar levels are under control. Maintain a healthy diet and attempt to be active.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try to keep your blood cholesterol (HDL and LDL) and triglyceride levels within acceptable limits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain healthy blood pressure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/shutterstock_1558807826-1.jpg\" alt=\"food\" class=\"wp-image-8072\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/shutterstock_1558807826-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/shutterstock_1558807826-1-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/shutterstock_1558807826-1-420x235.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plan_Your_Diet_and_Meals\"><\/span>Plan Your Diet and Meals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Try to stick to a healthy eating plan. Reduce your carbohydrate intake and increase your intake of healthy fats. Carbohydrates cause surges in your glucose levels, which aggravates your diabetes condition. Instead, stick to the Mediterranean diet or the Dash diet (vegetables, whole grains, beans, fruits, healthy fats, low sugar). These diets are high in fiber and nutrition, but low in fat and calories. If you need help understanding nutrition and meal planning, consult with a health coach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stay_Active\"><\/span>Stay Active<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Being active is another aspect of living a full and healthy life with diabetes. Whatever you do or how you do it, remember that any form of physical activity helps lower your blood sugar.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Physical activity also has the following advantages:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Having more power<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stress Reduction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintaining joint flexibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lowering your chances of developing heart disease and stroke<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feeling good and motivated<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/shutterstock_604475180.jpg\" alt=\"aerobics\" class=\"wp-image-8703\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/shutterstock_604475180.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/shutterstock_604475180-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/shutterstock_604475180-420x235.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>You can try these activities:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Aerobic exercise (walking, biking, swimming)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Being physically active throughout the day (taking the stairs instead of an elevator)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strengthening exercises (lifting weights or using resistance bands)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exercising flexibility (stretching and yoga)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any queries regarding whether activities are appropriate for you, consult your doctor.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ensure_to_Take_Type_2_Diabetes_Medicines_on_Time\"><\/span>Ensure to Take Type 2 Diabetes Medicines on Time<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is one of the most critical parts of diabetic care. Take your medications and insulin (if necessary) on schedule. Visit your doctor on a regular basis to monitor your diabetic state. If you are unable to visit a hospital or clinic, you can consult a doctor online.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/shutterstock_144659519-1.jpg\" alt=\"monitor glucose\" class=\"wp-image-8702\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/shutterstock_144659519-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/shutterstock_144659519-1-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/shutterstock_144659519-1-420x235.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Monitor_Your_Blood_Glucose_Regularly\"><\/span>Monitor Your Blood Glucose Regularly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You don&#8217;t have to go to the lab anymore to get a blood sugar test. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.beatoapp.com\/products\/beato-curv-glucometer-free-strips-lancets-type-c-usb-connector-not-compatible-with-ios?utm_source=Organic&amp;utm_medium=hindi_Blog&amp;utm_campaign=CurvGluco\" title=\"Glucometers\">Glucometers<\/a><\/strong> are accurate enough to check your blood glucose levels. The BeatO Smartphone Glucometer is small and portable, allowing you to take it with you wherever you go. This coin-sized glucometer syncs with the <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.healtharx.beato\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"\"><strong>BeatO App<\/strong><\/a> and connects to your smartphone. The BeatO App not only allows you to check your blood glucose levels but also preserves your sugar measurement data. Furthermore, the app provides a plethora of options that allow you to manage your diabetes on your own from the comfort of your own home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/diabetes-care-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"\"><em>Diabetes Reversal: All You Need to Know<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":8701,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[9,6,7,53],"class_list":["post-8700","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-diabetes-basics","tag-blood-sugar-level","tag-diabetes","tag-diabetes-care","tag-diabetic-nutrition"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8700"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8700"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8700\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":32984,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8700\/revisions\/32984"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8701"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8700"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8700"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8700"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}