Health for All says
In recent years, with the change of lifestyle and the adjustment of people's diet, the incidence of hyperglycemia has increased. High blood sugar can not only lead to many health problems, but can also cause serious complications such as cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases and kidney diseases. Therefore, for some populations, frequent blood glucose testing is crucial.
Traditional Chinese medicine theory believes that hyperglycemia is mainly caused by factors such as spleen and stomach dysfunction, liver and gallbladder dampness and heat, and kidney qi deficiency. Therefore, TCM has unique insights and methods in hyperglycemia. According to the individual's different constitution and clinical manifestations, TCM will use comprehensive methods such as traditional Chinese medicine conditioning, acupuncture and dietary regulation to lower blood sugar and improve physical health according to the principle of "syndrome differentiation and treatment".
So, who should check their blood sugar regularly?
First of all, people with a family history of diabetes should have their blood sugar checked regularly. Diabetes runs in families, and if you have a relative with diabetes, you're at relatively high risk. By checking your blood sugar regularly, you can detect and control the progression of diabetes early and reduce the risk of complications.
Secondly, obese people should also check their blood sugar regularly. Obesity is an important factor in triggering hyperglycemic diseases, and excess weight can lead to insulin resistance, which can raise blood sugar levels. By checking blood sugar, you can detect the problem of high blood sugar caused by obesity early, and take appropriate measures, such as reasonable diet and proper exercise, to lower blood sugar levels.
At the same time, the elderly should also pay attention to the detection of blood glucose. As we age, the body's metabolism gradually slows down, and the ability to secrete insulin also decreases. As a result, the risk of hyperglycemic disease is relatively increased. Therefore, the elderly should check their blood sugar regularly, detect problems in time and take corresponding measures to prevent the occurrence of diabetes.
Finally, people with chronic diseases should also pay attention to blood sugar testing. Chronic diseases such as hypertension and hyperlipidemia are associated with high blood sugar, and the conditions themselves may also affect blood sugar levels. Therefore, people with chronic diseases should have regular blood glucose testing in order to adjust the ** regimen in time to achieve the purpose of blood sugar control.
All in all, those who should have their blood sugar checked regularly include people with a family history, people who are obese, people who are elderly, and people with chronic diseases. By regularly monitoring blood sugar, hyperglycemia can be detected early, and corresponding measures can be taken to prevent and control the occurrence of diabetes and the development of complications. In the implementation of the first measures, the theory and method of traditional Chinese medicine can be used as an effective auxiliary means to provide more choices and help for diabetic patients.
Health References:
1.Dr. Lilac. (2018).Early Screening Diagnostic Procedures for Diabetes. March 1, 2018, retrieved from: cn bbs topic 31680029