my uncle is diabetic for the last 25 years..he's been taking insulin injections for the last 4-5 years. he's having some unavoidable family tensions. his age is 66 yrs. from the last 4 days he's having regular bp high- bp low probs and his right eye shows blood spots and is completely red. my aunt has been proviing him continuous emotional support...and we all love him.
2006-10-03 17:48:16 · 13 answers · asked by nick_v1441 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
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2006-10-04 18:00:09 · answer #1 · answered by 99CLOUD99 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The reak answer is that by cutting your sugar intake is the best way to get a jump on lowering your blood sugar. By drinking water alone will not do it because the sugar is still inside your body. If your PANCREAS is not working properly then it doesn't matter what you do. Your kidneys will suffer. You have to live a healthier life overall by eating right, exercisind and have regular check ups.
2016-03-18 04:30:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes if you add vinegar to it. Things like vinegar and lemon juice which have a high acidity help counter those spikes in sugar levels. Also, avoid potatoes, corn, rice and wheat products. Check out the glycemic index chart, it will be useful. Add a TBS of vinegar to a glass of water with each meal and see what it does to your blood sugars.
2006-10-04 07:01:10 · answer #3 · answered by eremitt 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Water is of very limited help. Excessive water intake induces diuresis. More urine takes more glucose and salt out of blood. More urine reduces serum creatinine also and protects kidney. But water is not a treatment for diabetes,hypertension or stress.
2006-10-03 17:58:56 · answer #4 · answered by J.SWAMY I ఇ జ స్వామి 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best support is nothing from his own diet, excersise , medication and the RIGHT STUFF he should eat. Ask him to cut carbohydrates. Take him to a good doctor Diabetes is not just insulin injections, Is he taking BP pills or not, Is he taking medicine for heart or not. Also check his A-1C report.
Go to american diabetes association website and take Free PHD evaluation. Follow all medicines/ He must control his Blood pressure.
2006-10-03 20:03:50 · answer #5 · answered by Loganathan R 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its not really helpful other than the body needs it. BUT for high blood pressure it can be a killer. (Any liquid)
I am a type 1, with HBP, and now on diaysis. If I so much as drink one extra ounce of liquid my Blood pressure goes sky high and my dialysis treatment goes off wack too!
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Have your Aunt or uncle talk to their doctor for a better treatment plan, sometimes I have to have a "stress" pill added to get thru the really ruff times and I think thats ok! with all the crap we go thru just to live and than a stressful event shows up too!!!
And good for you for taking care of your uncle.
2006-10-03 18:38:39 · answer #6 · answered by omapat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the following things could help to keep blood sugar down to a safe level
avoid eating alot of white pasta[ wheat pasta is better] and starches
do not eat lots of sweets, sodas or drinks with alot of sugar in them
drink lots of liquids, water,plain tea or coffee,
[do not drink can or fresh juices..to much sugar]
sugar free drinks are ok
walking and moving is good to help blood sugar.[walk around the block 2 times a day or walk to a close park, or walk in a store or mall....
always bring a snack to eat when Hungary, fresh veggies or fruit........you can eat orange but not juice, the pulb in the orange slows down the carbs.....
eat brown rice and wheat pasta, avoid corn as much as possible, avoid chips, and sweets are OK, there are many desserts available, that are sugar free, candy too, look in the stores
longs, safeway, albertsons,trader's Joe's have what you need. a good source for wheat pasta is trader's joes is where i buy my wheat pasta products.........
2006-10-03 18:52:46 · answer #7 · answered by walterknowsall 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to a health food store and get some gymnema sylvestre, an herbal that works! It helps lower blood sugar. you'll be glad you did! My best wishes that your uncle's condition improves!
2006-10-04 00:38:45 · answer #8 · answered by snafu1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
drink at least 1.lit of water in early morning before washing ur teeth.this is immediate cure for constipation (mother of all disease)it can sugar reduce level and bp in amonth or so try no harm. best luck.we prey for his recovery.bye
2006-10-03 18:13:49 · answer #9 · answered by wahidah_rahim 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
intake of water may help in UT I (Urine infectionsetc,.)
it can be controlled if not cured completly if consulted in Homeo / aurvedic. with faith , in over a period about 6/9 m0nths with result.
2006-10-03 18:17:17 · answer #10 · answered by veerabhadrasarma m 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋