How diabetics can overcome retirement

I have communicated with many people with diabetes. Some people were diagnosed with diabetes a few years after retirement. There are also people with diabetes who had diabetes before retirement. It seems that their blood sugar control has become worse after retirement. The transition from working as an office worker to being at home is a very important process. Only by preparing early can we go through it smoothly.

Many people have worked for decades and look forward to taking a break after retirement. There are also many people who are unwilling to do nothing after retirement. No matter what the situation is, retirement is a big change. We often say that big changes in life and work are a kind of change. Stress not only affects mood, but also affects blood sugar control. As mentioned before, some people gain weight, develop diabetes, or lose control of their originally well-controlled blood sugar due to changes in their work and rest schedules after retirement, reduced activities, and the impact of loss or indulgence. Of course, we often say that the elderly can have more time and energy to manage their health. Compared with office workers, it is easier to manage the five carriages of diet, exercise, medication, monitoring, and education. But in the early days of retirement, , it is necessary to pay attention to several things.

Don't let your body and mind stop

After retirement, you must not let your body and mind idle, but take more time to exercise. Exercise and physical activity have many health benefits. In addition to improving the control of blood sugar, blood pressure, and blood lipids, strengthening bones and maintaining independence in life, they are also helpful for brain health, helping to keep the mind flexible, improve thinking and memory ability, and prevent Depression, these are especially important for older people. We always say that patients with diabetes need "combined exercise", that is, a combination of aerobic exercise, strength training, balance and flexibility exercises. For elderly people with diabetes, dance, swimming clubs, cycling clubs, etc. are highly recommended to combine exercise and flexibility. forms of social interaction.

Pay careful attention to your health

After retirement, you have to rely on a fixed monthly pension to live, which requires everyone to plan for medical expenses. Even for the elderly with medical insurance, the annual outpatient expenses often exceed the reimbursement limit. Diabetes patients with limited financial conditions should communicate with their doctors in advance to jointly develop a more economical treatment plan. They can also see if they can get more discounts from physical or online pharmacies. Many drug and instrument manufacturers have clubs to become Members can also enjoy discounts and services.

Safety first when traveling

After retirement, we have more time to travel. We also encourage diabetic patients to travel, but we remind everyone to make travel plans in advance and don’t forget that diabetes is always with you because of the beautiful scenery. There are many articles about diabetes and travel in the magazine. You can check them out. What I want to emphasize here is that drugs and equipment must be adequately prepared. The contact information of doctors and family members must be carried with them and communicated to fellow travelers. Diet, medication and Monitoring is not advisable, so it is recommended that if you are traveling in a group, you must find a formal tour group, preferably one equipped with medical personnel, and inform the person in charge, "I have diabetes and need to eat or have my blood sugar checked during the trip."

The content of this article is reproduced and adapted from Diabetes World