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Blood Sugar Tests: Health checkup is especially important for sugar patients during festivals like Diwali. During this period, the consumption of sweets, fried and sweet dishes increases, due to which the blood sugar level can increase rapidly. Increasing sugar level can not only intensify the symptoms of diabetes but also increases the risk of other problems like heart, kidney and eyes. Therefore, after the festival, it is important for sugar patients to check their health. Serious problems can be avoided by getting checked on time.
after the festival sugar patients One should avoid sweet and fried dishes. Things like sweets, cakes, pakodas and samosas can increase blood sugar. Apart from this, consumption of junk food, excess salt and fatty food should be reduced. Monitor sugar level every day and drink water regularly. Maintain exercise and light physical activity, so that the sugar level in the blood remains under control. It is very important to maintain balance in food and drink, take medicines on time and follow the diet plan as per the doctor’s advice.
What tests should be done if blood sugar is high?
Dr. Puleen Kumar at RML Hospital, Delhi It is said that during festivals, normal people and diabetes patients also eat more sweets. In such a situation, there is a risk of increasing the sugar level. At this time it is important to take care of your diet and monitor your sugar level every day. If the sugar level is increasing then avoid eating and also get your HbA1c test done. This test tells the average blood sugar level over the past 2 to 3 months, which helps the doctor make treatment changes and understand the risk of diabetes-related complications.
Apart from this, diabetic patients should undergo blood glucose test, lipid profile and kidney function test. Eye examination and ECG or cardiac test may also be necessary to check heart related risks. Sugar can be controlled by regular testing and any problem can be caught on time.
keep these things in mind
Limit sweets and fried foods.
Monitor blood sugar daily.
Drink enough water and stay hydrated.
Do light exercise or yoga.
Take medicines and insulin on time.
Follow the diet plan as per the doctor’s advice.
Keep getting regular checkups and tests done.