You and Your Body
This section explains symptoms, complications and precautions you need to take.
Hypoglycemia, or hypo as most people with diabetes say, occurs when the blood sugar falls to a level below 4 mmol/l. In this section, you can read about the symptoms of hypoglycemia and precautions you must take to avoid it.
Hyperglycemia, or hyper as it is often called, occurs when the blood sugar level is too high typically above 15 mmol/l. In this section you can read about the symptoms of hyperglycemia and the precautions you must take to avoid it.
Finding the right balance of food, exercise and insulin is the key to living a good and healthy life with diabetes. Take good care of yourself! You know your own body. Only you can recognize the subtle feelings that may indicate a change.
It is important for the person with diabetes to be aware of stress and to understand how stress can affect blood sugar. Coping with stress is an essential part of your diabetes care.
To protect your feet, you should always wear soft, well-fitted shoes that allow a little extra room since feet expand, or swell, later in the day and when warm. Shoes that are too tight can cause sores within just a few hours. Socks should be seamless.
Serious complications can develop after many years of living with diabetes. The risk of these complications can be reduced or completely eliminated by constantly striving for the best possible diabetes control.
APP KOL/AC 22/02/07