Stay for Blood Sugar Stable

The patients with diabetes mellitus elderly must accept the bitter truth. When he was already old and lived in all the limitations, they still have to set the pattern of life.

The problem, change habits or routines that have been done during the productive period, certainly not an easy task. But, for the sake of a better survival, the elderly with diabetes mellitus should be able to do so.

Here are a number of pillars that need to be people with diabetes mellitus and their relatives. First, diligently following the extension. Counseling is not just directed at patients only, but a companion to a family member.

Counseling may be provided by doctors, nurses, nutritionists, and social workers who interact with people with type 2 diabetes mellitus. In addition to a healthy lifestyle, counseling materials also presents techniques to communicate with their elderly patients.

Of course, communicate with old-old patients should be full of patience. "The approach to the elderly patients was not easy, especially for those diabetics who had no cognitive impairment," said Mulyadi Tedjapranata, Director of Clinical Medizone.

One of the cars effectively communicate with elderly people with diabetes mellitus are forming small groups. Interactions that occur within the group can raise their spirit to continue to lead a healthy life.

"At least, they do not feel alone and mentally down. In addition, they will also be encouraged by the success of other successful people go through life as people with diabetes mellitus," said Mulyadi.

Secondly, planning to consume food. Planning meals in diabetics aged lagjut not an easy task. "Do not forget, they will be more sensitive, especially if there are other complications, such as hypertension," explained Suhanto, Head of Medical Services Mediros hospital, in Jakarta.

Planning to eat it aims to achieve weight loss while keeping elderly patients at an ideal position based on metabolic indices, ie, 22 to 25 in male patients and 18 to 24 in female patients.

If there are complications with other diseases, intake of fiber should be noted. Generally, a good fiber intake between 23-25 ​​grams per day. Can also interspersed with the provision of adequate vitamins and minerals. Therefore, patients should consult with a physician or nutritionist.

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Aloe Vera Helps Overcome Diabetes

In his report, Fujio L. Panggabean, a researcher and observer of medicinal plants, says that the efficacy of aloe vera no other because these plants have sufficient nutrition for the human body. Results of other studies on Aloe vera showed that carbohydrate is the largest component after water, which donated a number of calories as a source of energy.

Health Food

According to one observer of health food (supplement), Dr. Freddy Wilmana, MFPM, Sp.FK, from about 200 species of aloe vera plant, which is suitable for treatment is a type Aloevera barbadensis miller. Aloe vera contains 72 types of substances needed by the body.

Among the 72 substances the body needs it there are 18 kinds of amino acids, carbohydrates, fats, water, vitamins, minerals, enzymes, hormones, and substances drug classes. Among others, antibiotics, antiseptic, antibacterial, anticancer, antiviral, antifungal, anti-infective, anti-inflammatory, antipembengkakan, antiparkinson, antiaterosklerosis, and antiviral resistant to antibiotics.

Given the complete content of it, according to Dr. aloe vera. Freddy was not just useful to maintain health, but also overcome many diseases. For example, aloe vera can reduce blood sugar in non insulin-dependent diabetes.

Containing Antioxidants

According to Drs. Freddy, some mineral elements contained in aloe vera is also serving as forming a natural antioxidant. For example, vitamin C, vitamin E, and zinc.

Even the results of research by scientists from the United States said that in Aloevera barbadensis miller there are some substances that can function as an antioxidant. Antioxidants are useful to prevent premature aging, heart attacks, and some degenerative diseases.

Aloe vera stimulates the growth of new cells in the skin. Mucus contained in aloe vera lignin substances that can penetrate and soak into the skin. This will keep mucus fluid loss from the skin surface. As a result, the skin does not dry quickly and look younger.

In addition to hemorrhoids, aloe vera can be overcome swelling in the knee joints, cough, and wounds. Aloe vera also helps cope with constipation or difficult bowel movements because the mucus is bitter and contain laktasit, so it is a good laxative.

So far, according to Dr. Freddy, studies have not found adverse effects the use of aloe vera. If there is a problem, it is only in the form of allergy in those who have never consume aloe vera.

To remember, according to Dr. Freddy, the nature of the aloe vera plant is almost similar to the apples when discharged directly bitten by brown. It can be a sign of Aloe vera has been oxidized, so that some substances that contain damaged.

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