Almost every diabetic will tell you that the first few months after diagnosis are the hardest.
During that time, you will need to adapt to medications, as well as make a number of lifestyle changes.
Depending on how you respond to therapy, you may not be able to drive, and you may find that you will have to limit some other activities.
That said, as you gain control over your diet and exercise, eventually your blood sugar readings will also even out.
No matter how much you struggle to get to that point, you will feel immensely satisfied when you are able to put the meter away.
Emotional Outlook is Crucial to Diabetes Management When you are under a heavy amount of stress, it will actually cause your blood sugar levels to go up.
In some cases, this happens because insulin production becomes inhibited.
If you are upset or feeling unhappy, it is very important to get your emotions under control.
Exercise can help you achieve this goal.
You should also consider taking up a hobby that will enable you to relax and shift your focus away from whatever is bothering you.
This can cause as much as a 20-point drop in your readings with a minimal amount of effort.
Be Aware of Pain and Discomfort If you have a headache, arthritis pain, or other forms of discomfort, it can make your blood sugar readings skyrocket.
In some cases, your sugar levels may go up from 50 to 100 points.
While there is no clear explanation for why this happens, you should still be aware of it.
Under these circumstances, you should do your best to reduce pain as quickly as possible.
That said, you should also be aware that a number of painkillers act to inhibit insulin production.
They also tend to cause liver, kidney, and stomach damage.
Since all three organs play a critical role in carbohydrate digestion, they can actually make your diabetes much worse.
Respond, but Don't Dwell on Each Reading Every person with diabetes will get a high reading from time to time.
You should always make sure that your meter is functioning properly.
Next, you should think about issues that might be causing your sugar levels to be elevated.
This may include illness, pain, stress, and straying from your diet.
Regardless of what caused your elevated levels, you should do your best to resolve the issue.
In some cases, you may need to see your doctor or go to the emergency room.
No matter how trivial the cause may be, excessively high sugar levels need to be treated as quickly as possible.
If you have reached steady state, chances are you also lost weight.
At this stage, your body will not be accustomed to high sugar levels.
Unfortunately, reading that may not have killed you a few months ago could cause you to go into a coma now.
In general, if your readings go over a certain limit, you are better off seeking medical attention rather than simply hoping everything will be ok.
While this can add another layer of complexity to managing diabetes, you should still be able to achieve your goal.