On the occasion of World Diabetes Day, which is celebrated this Friday, in a report seen by the Argentine News Agency, a specialist indicated that preventing diabetes complications requires consistency, control, and good education about the disease.
Some fundamental habits are:
Regularly monitor blood glucose, following the instructions of the medical team. Maintain a balanced diet, with appropriate portions and low consumption of simple sugars. Engage in regular physical activity, adapted to each individual. Comply with periodic medical check-ups, including blood tests, blood pressure control, and examination of the diabetic foot. Take care of the skin and feet to prevent injuries or infections. Do not smoke and moderate alcohol consumption, as they worsen vascular complications. Seek support and continuous education to better understand the disease and how to manage it in daily life.
"It is essential that people with diabetes have information and tools that allow them to take care of their health and prevent complications," said the national medical director of Ospedyc, and stated that "a good diet, regular blood glucose control, physical activity, and medical check-ups are the pillars of treatment."
Nutrition as a tool for prevention and health
On World Diabetes Day, the Buenos Aires College of Nutritionists points out that it represents a key opportunity to remember the power of nutrition in improving the quality of life for those living with this condition.
The incidence of diabetes is increasing worldwide, driven mainly by sedentary lifestyles, overweight, stress, and poor eating habits, while the vast majority of cases are type 2 diabetes, which can be prevented or even reversed with a healthy lifestyle and a plant-based diet.
"Nutrition plays a central role in this process. Personalized nutritional education can transform the relationship with food and improve treatment outcomes."
Diabetes not only affects blood sugar levels but also cardiovascular, renal, and eye health, among others. Prioritizing fresh foods over packaged ones, moving more, and having check-ups with qualified health professionals are simple actions that can save lives," highlighted the nutritionist.
Education, professional support, and collective awareness are the most powerful tools to build a healthier future.
Buenos Aires, November 14 (NA) – Diabetes occurs when the body does not properly use insulin, a hormone that regulates blood glucose levels, leading to an increase in sugar in the bloodstream and, if not detected or treated in time, can cause complications in organs such as the heart, kidneys, eyes, and feet.
"There are different types of diabetes, with type 2 being the most frequent, mainly related to factors such as being overweight, poor diet, and a sedentary lifestyle. It is not about 'dieting,' but about learning to eat in a balanced, conscious, and sustainable way over time," explained the licensed nutritionist (M.P. 5.276), Victoria Núñez.
A healthy diet to prevent or control diabetes includes the consumption of fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, lean proteins, and quality fats, limiting ultra-processed foods, added sugars, and sugary drinks.
It is important to understand how foods affect blood glucose, learn to read labels, organize meals, and adopt routines that include movement are essential steps to empower people and help them make healthier choices.
In this sense, Núñez pointed out:
"As nutritionists, we have a fundamental role in the approach to diabetes. We accompany the patient not only in planning their diet but also in building lasting and realistic habits, considering their environment, food culture, and emotions. However, a balanced diet and regular physical activity can help prevent or delay its development," explained the doctor.
Therefore, a balanced diet not only aims to control glucose but also to protect the heart and reduce the risk of complications.
"Prevention begins at the table and is sustained over time. Every choice counts."
"As nutritionists, we have a fundamental role in the approach to diabetes. We accompany the patient not only in planning their diet but also in building lasting and realistic habits, considering their environment, food culture, and emotions."
"Prevention begins at the table and is sustained over time. Every choice counts."
