How to "escort" health, National Healthy Lifestyle Action Day | diabetes patients travel
Today is the 17th National Healthy Lifestyle Action Day, which has become an important focus for the prevention and control of chronic diseases and the promotion of healthy lifestyles in China. As one of the major chronic diseases in China, diabetes patients cannot face the "sweet burden" without daily health management. In the golden autumn season, Roche Diagnostics Health Care Department provides seven tips based on different stages of travel before and during travel, giving simple and understandable popular science advice on the carrying and use of equipment, drugs and other items necessary for diabetes patients to travel.
Data shows that there are more than 140 million diabetes patients in China. If the blood sugar of diabetes patients is not well controlled for a long time, irreversible complications such as kidney disease, retinopathy, cardiovascular disease will occur. The longer the course of diabetes, the worse the blood sugar control, and the higher the risk of complications. Therefore, the task of prevention and treatment of diabetes in China is very arduous.
For every patient with diabetes, it is very important to measure the diet, calculate the carbohydrate intake, and pay close attention to blood sugar and drugs. Self management of diabetes patients is an effective way to control their condition, but the main scene of self management is outside the hospital. Patients lack effective management motivation, and there are low compliance problems in key links such as blood glucose monitoring and medication, which affects the effect of sugar control.
With the wide application of information technology in the medical field, the digital management model of diabetes is gradually accepted by medical professionals and patients. The prevention and treatment of diabetes cannot be separated from the evolution and iteration of management tools.
As the National Healthy Lifestyle Action Day approaches, we look forward to the advent of more diabetes management tools, and when the burden of diagnosis and treatment on doctors is reduced, we will further improve the diagnosis and treatment effect of diabetes patients, help to achieve the health management of the whole population in the whole life cycle, and ultimately promote the development of diabetes in China.
Additionally, Roche has different types of blood glucose meters that facilitate self-monitoring and can also be connected to the "Light Sugar Lehuo" mini program to generate data reports. Mini programs can help doctors effectively identify disease conditions, adjust treatment measures, and efficiently manage disease progression.
Seven tips to accompany diabetes patients on a "long journey"
1. Communicate travel plans with physicians
Before starting the journey, it is recommended that patients with diabetes consult a professional doctor about the journey plan. It is particularly recommended to have an early understanding of the duration, destination, local lifestyle, local vaccination requirements, and other relevant landing conditions for cross-border travel.
2. Prepare and carry medical related documents in advance
In addition to the basic identity documents, diabetes patients can also carry common prescriptions, medical materials transportation certificates, international health insurance certificates, and relevant medical documents that can explain the medical history for emergencies.
3. Prepare a "everything you need" suitcase
For patients with diabetes who need to travel long distances, it is recommended to prepare twice the daily dose of drugs and diabetes supplies, and carry half the dose of drugs and supplies with them on the journey.
4. Reasonably plan the time arrangement during the journey
Travel means an increase in physical consumption, and diabetes patients need to plan the time allocation in the travel in advance. Regular rest can not only restore physical strength in a timely manner, but also regulate disease symptoms. During rest, it is necessary to supplement water and snacks appropriately, and check blood sugar levels to prevent hypoglycemia or other unstable blood sugar situations.
5. Try and adjust to local dietary habits
Each trip is inseparable from exploring local food. diabetes patients can increase the frequency of monitoring blood glucose levels at the beginning of the trip, and gradually adjust the insulin dose required by local diet to better control blood glucose.
6. Adapt to local time difference
The adjustment of jet lag may mean that diabetes patients need to adjust the dose of insulin and the frequency of blood glucose monitoring. diabetes patients can work with professional doctors before the trip to develop medication and blood glucose monitoring plans during the trip according to the local actual situation.
7. Enjoy the journey
Everything is ready, please enjoy the journey to the fullest.