Exactly what is the Five Star Plan of Action for Diabetics?
The Five Star Plan of Action for Diabetics is not a magic formula, but is simply five main areas of action that someone with diabetes can take and make a part of their lifestyle that can greatly improve their overall health. These five actions may seem to many of you to be nothing more than the very common and general health advise you've heard time and again, and they are, but to someone with diabetes they take on a much greater importance. For a diabetic, these five actions can potentially make the difference between the development of complications brought about by diabetes or not, and by following theses five areas of health improvements they can potentially prevent or reduce complications such as Eye disease, Kidney disease, and nerve damage brought about by diabetes.
Working towards achieving your goals as they relate to each one of the "star actions" is much easier than you think, and the earlier someone with diabetes begins to actively make these actions a part of everyday life the better, because the effort of these actions are easier than dealing with the complications later. Outside of regular blood sugar testing, those not affected by diabetes, or those who feel that they may be at risk can also greatly benefit as well from following The Five Star Plan of Action which includes:
• Monitor and Control Blood Sugar Levels
• Control Cholesterol/Triglyceride Levels
• Reduce High Blood Pressure
• Eat a Healthy Heart Diet
• Follow a physician approved exercise program
These five actions are listed in greater detail in the Effects of Diabetes/How Diabetes Affects the Heart section of this web site. Blood sugar levels as a result of hyperglycemia affects the heart and blood vessels so we place a great emphasis on the health of your cardiovascular system, because many of the complications of diabetes are directly related to, or affected by the health of your heart and blood vessels. So seeing that they stay healthy should make it possible to slow, reduce or possibly even stop the other classic complications from happening. Working with your primary care physician as well as working with a qualified dietitian will help you reach your goals as they relate to each star action and insure a long healthy life! For your convenience we have found many in-depth study materials available through Amazon.com that can help you reach your goals, so remember to visit the Helpful Books and Products section of this web site.
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• Brain • Eyes • Feet • Liver • Heart • Nerve endings • Kidneys • Oral Health
