London Drugs Flyer - 10/21-04/30/2022 (Page 4)

preventing diabetes complications people who have had diabetes for a long time and those whose blood glucose levels are not well controlled are at a higher risk of developing complications types of complications of developing heart disease or having a stroke alzheimer's disease at a particularly high risk of developing tooth decay and other oral health problems common in people with diabetes on nerves increase the risk of damage to the and often heal poorly filtering system in the kidneys that clears dialysis or kidney transplant injure the tiny blood vessels that nourish nerves or pain people more susceptible to skin problems including bacterial and fungal infections of the skin to blindness preventing complications the best way to prevent complications is to manage • monitor your blood glucose levels closely • follow your meal plan to ensure that you eat a nutritious diet • get regular physical activity • maintain a healthy body weight pharmacists are always available to help pharmacists can offer strategies and suggest smoking cessation aids that can help you quit successfully range your diabetes care team has set for you not put oils or creams between your toes provider to make sure that alcohol is safe for you to consume • manage your stress in a healthy manner such as practicing yoga or tai chi • brush your teeth at least twice a day with a fluoride tooth- knows that you have diabetes and go for regular checkups see your doctor for regular checkups and follow the doctor's recommendations for specialized tests such as eye exams and screenings for heart disease you will be rewarded with a better quality of life and less risk of developing complications