How Coaches Can Help Diabetics tLive A Healthier Life

According to health experts, Diabetes is one of the deadliest diseases that affects millions of people all over the world. The elevated blood sugar we have in our system not only wreaks havoc on the metabolism which causes us to gain weight, but it also triggers inflammation which leads to other chronic diseases like heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure.

The good thing is you don’t have to fight diabetes all alone. In fact, you can manage your medical condition easier if you happen to work with the right people. Here’s how diabetics educators and coaches can help you fight Diabetes.

The Professionals

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The health experts recommend you visit at least one institution once a year and bond with other patients, coaches, and educators to establish your support system.

According to the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators, a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) or a Certified Diabetes Coach (CDC) are the right people to work with if you’ve been diagnosed with this medical condition aside from your attending physician.

The CDEs and CDCs can provide you with the motivation, help, and support you need to manage your condition and how to live a healthy lifestyle. Most of them have been working in accredited organizations like the American Diabetes Association, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and Association of Diabetes Educators to ensure they’ve received the right training to facilitate Diabetes patients.

The Benefits

Working closely and personally with your CDE or CDC will give you the following benefits:

Diabetes Education

CDEs and CDCs will give you an in-depth education about diabetes and how your blood sugar works in your body. This will help you get to know your body more and teaches you how to establish self-care. You can also use tools like blood sugar monitors and heart pumps, to monitor your medical condition. This can also help prevent you from having a hypoglycemia attack.

Nutritional Needs

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The diabetes coaches believe one diet regimen won’t work for another, so it’s vital to create a personalized, healthy diet based on your preference. You coach will collaborate and work on your favorite foods and drinks while considering your health and wellbeing to create a balanced diet meal plan.

Don’t want to sacrifice your sweet indulgence? No problem. Your diabetes coach can work on substituting your foods with healthier alternatives without you sacrificing your favorite food.

Exercise

We all know we should exercise in order to burn our fats and shed weight to have a healthy and fit body. But not all people can do running. Instead of forcing yourself to follow a strict workout regimen, your CDEs and CDCs can also help formulate your workout routine based on your activity level and workout preference.

Don’t love running? You can try weightlifting, dancing, or even swimming. The diabetics coaches want you to enjoy exercising, so they want to incorporate your workout with your favorite activities. What’s more? They also design your activities to help you manage your blood sugar as well as improving your heart health and mood.

Medication Integration

Of course, your CDEs and coaches will also work together with your attending physician to make sure the diet and exercise routine they formulate blend together with your medications. They will also ask how these drugs work and consider other treatment options which coincide with your lifestyle.

The Support System

No matter how well your coaches will plan your lifestyle, there will be times where you become frustrated, especially when it’s not going according to your plan or if you feel like you’re not making any progress at all. Your coaches are also there to help you overcome these depressing thoughts and feelings.

They are there to support you all the way and they serve as your anchor to keep going. The good thing is they won’t judge you if you slip up. They understand you’re just human and they aren’t there to reprimand or judge you. They are there to help you stay positive in fighting against diabetes.