Your Health Is First

Diabetes, Life and Social :

A diabetic can he live "normally" or "quietly"? Can perform all trades, playing sports, spending his license?

Yes, as long as you control their blood sugar, know how to manage hypoglycemia, refrain from smoking, infections treated immediately to avoid alcohol, follow his diet, exercising, taking care of his feet and teeth, to watch his eyes and kidneys to check urine, blood and blood pressure by his doctor to learn about new developments concerning diabetes ... This seems a lot, but these are the principles of common sense and caution that allow diabetics to be autonomous and responsible to lead the most normal life possible, and to predict the future with confidence.

To maintain this course, the tips and tricks provided by associations are invaluable: recipes for eating well despite a restrictive diet sugar, deciphering a food label, sports recommended adaptation treatment for influenza, meals excessive physical activity, hypoglycemia, travel or holiday, human diabetics face the world of work, insurance, school ...

Keep an occupation :

Fortunately, the disease does not preclude having a professional activity. The chosen profession simply must be compatible with the health of the diabetic. This is the occupational physician who decides on the ability of the diabetic for a given position and is bound by medical confidentiality. It is not always wise to tell his future employer that you are diabetic. To prevent possible damage due to their health, diabetics must know their rights. They can apply for this associations. AFD (French Association of Diabetic), for example, developed a legal service which advises diabetics members and represents their interests in court.

Playing sports :

Physical activity is part of the treatment of the disease. It increases the use of sugar by the muscles, helps the body respond better to insulin action and reduces risk factors for cardiovascular disease, heart attacks, paralysis or gangrene of the foot. Sport is also a factor of social integration (especially for youth) and contributes to psychological well-being. Some diabetics are able to be athletes or globes trotters unrepentant and it is salutary to read their testimony.

Drive :

A diabetic who wants to spend his license must declare their disease and go through a medical board which determines the duration of the license (6 months to 5 years) depending on its condition eye and heart. The HGV license, transit, taxi and school bus can not be achieved by insulin-dependent diabetics.

In Conclusion :

Diabetes is a chronic disorder nowadays can control himself. All diabetic must understand the nature of his illness in order to adopt a healthy lifestyle and know alleviate daily stress it causes.