Understanding Diabetes Beyond the Diagnosis

Diabetes is often viewed simply as a chronic illness, but living with it for over three decades has taught me that it is much more nuanced. While it requires careful management, diabetes doesn't have to define your life or limit your potential. Through consistent monitoring and a disciplined lifestyle, it's possible to maintain stable glycemia and prevent common complications such as kidney or retinal damage.

My Journey and Insights

Being insulino-dependent since my diagnosis, I've learned the importance of balance in diet, medication, and physical activity. Regular check-ups and self-care routines have helped me avoid complications affecting the kidneys, eyes, and feet. Sharing these insights is my way of supporting others who are navigating this condition, emphasizing that with the right knowledge and care, a fulfilling life with diabetes is entirely achievable.

A Community of Support and Knowledge Sharing

This website is not a business but a platform for sharing real-life experiences and practical advice on diabetes management. While I do not expect payment, donations are welcomed and appreciated to keep this resource available. Together, we can foster a supportive community dedicated to understanding and managing diabetes effectively.

Down to the main points.

• Walk right after eating

• Drink even more water than advised for "normal people"

Whether you are on tablet medecine or on insulin, to take it around meals - before, during or right after.

Doctors have long told you that you should walk or practice some sport, gym or physical activity. But "when" you do it is of prime importance. As said Zarathustra (LOL) "to kill a rabbit, you need not only to shoot, you need to shoot at the right time".

That means that to keep your blood sugar within the desirable target span one must walk or moderately exert oneself RIGHT AFTER eating and taking your medicine or insulin. By right after I mean, you should get going within 15 minutes after eating. You do not need to go for a long walk. 15 or 20 minutes are OK. But you should start immediately after each of your 3 main meals : breakfast, lunch and dinner.

By doing that you do not allow your blood sugar to go up. As Zarathustra - him again - said : "If you do not want to resort to using your high ladder all the time, don't let the cat climb up the tree".

Second thing : we all know that we should drink at least 1 liter of water in addition to our tea, coffee or soup. Diabetics should try to drink even a bit more. They should drink especially in the morning and in the afternoon, not to be woken up by the urge to urinate during their sleeping hours. Drink a large glass of warm water right after getting up and have your glass, gourde or bottle always ready underhand for sips all along morning and afternoon.

I have met in Nepal a Buddhist monk who had diabetes and could not afford medecine. He took care of his condition by drinking 3 litters of water in the morning before his 11 AM meal, followed by a half an hour walk and a siesta.

To whoever gets this message,

Good Luck, and

Be happy,

Yake