VACAVILLE, Calif. -- “The symptoms of pre-diabetes are difficult to spot, and often overlooked. Many people do not make changes to their lives until they already have the disease.” said Dan Friedman, vice president of The Hot Tub Store.
“Now is a good time to take stock, and see if the risks and pre-diabetes symptoms apply to anyone in the family,” continued Friedman. Here are three helpful tips for gaining control of diabetes.
Find Support - People tend to turn inward at the first sign of serious illness. This is no time to stop talking to loved ones, or looking for others who can help with the lifestyle changes needed to fight diabetes.
Anytime someone in the family realizes there is risk, the first thing to do is talk to everyone involved. If one person is at risk, very likely others in the family are as well and they may not realize it.
If the doctor has diagnosed diabetes, tell family members. It isn’t something to be ashamed of. The only way others can support the changes needed, and help out by changing their ways as well to avoid temptation, is to know what is going on.
Even if everyone in the family is supportive, an outside support group of others going through the problems that come with fighting diabetes is a big help. A doctor can point out local groups, and there are many online groups that can also add a voice of support and helpful tips of what to do and what to avoid when adjusting lifestyle habits.
Stay Healthy - One very important thing anyone with diabetes or pre-diabetes can do is stay healthy. Don’t smoke and avoid being around others when they are sick. Also get regular flu shots. According to the CDC the shot is better than the nose spray flu prevention for anyone with a compromised immune system.
There are two reasons to avoid getting sick while dealing with diabetes. Having diabetes tends to lower the immune system making it more difficult to get better and also allows minor illnesses to become more severe.
The second reason is perhaps even more problematic with diabetics. It is much harder to keep up with good eating and exercise habits when sick. It is also more likely people will forget to keep track of insulin levels and medications when suffering from even a bad cold or flu.
Another thing people with diabetes can do to prevent unnecessary illnesses and possibly serious infections is to never share insulin needles or pens with other diabetics.
Reduce Stress - Install a hot tub in the home for a great source of entertainment and added value, and reap even further rewards in better diabetic health. A study by the McKee Medical Center in Loveland, Colorado shows that 30 minutes of soaking in a hot tub 5 times per week for about 3 weeks produces drastic reductions in blood sugar levels.
“We think this is a great opportunity to actually show local residents the positive effects that soaking in a hot tub spa can have in terms of improving the overall quality of their lives. That’s why we will provide free hot tub test soaks in all five of our locations throughout the entire month,” said Friedman. “We want residents to check out all the benefits of a relaxing in HotSpring Spa and hot tub for themselves.”
Consumers wanting to find the Hot Tub Store location nearest them are encouraged to visit the company website for more information. The website address is http://www.HotTubStore.com
