What is Diabetic Rehabilitation Program?
Diabetic Rehabilitation is a comprehensive program designed for those who suffer from diabetes. The program can reduce the severity of the disease, and significantly reduce the risk of long-term complications. The program includes:
• Education
• Monitored exercise
• Orthotic assessment & prescription
• Diet counseling.
What does patient education include?
Education regarding diabetes, its management, self assessment, prevention of
complications is provided in the form of:
• Lectures
• Group discussions
• Handouts
• Demonstrations
Benefits of Monitored Exercise for Diabetic Patient:
• Increase insulin sensitivity – it can remain high for 24-48 hours
after a person stops exercising.
• Helps restore normal glucose metabolism by decreasing body fat.
• Strength training increases glucose uptake by the muscles and enhances
the ability to store glucose.
• Helps lower coronary risk factors like
high blood pressure and high cholesterol.
• Increase endurance
• Lower cholesterol
• Weight management
• Decrease stress.
What is diabetic footwear?
Diabetic foot wear is customized footwear fabricated after scientific foot & gait analysis & plantar pressure measurements. It can prevent complications, such as:
• strain
• Calluses
• Ulcers
• Amputations.
What does nutritional counseling involve?
Regular sessions with a certified nutritionist help attain and maintain optimal blood glucose, blood pressure & lipid levels. The patient is encouraged & guided in making healthy food choices in order to better manage his condition.
Will my doctor be involved?
Your personal physician is a vital team member of the diabetic rehabilitation program and will be periodically informed about your progress. They will also be involved in any decision affecting your rehabilitation.
Article By:
Dr. Alok S. Patil
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