showcase www.womanthismonth.com May 2016 55 Learning that diabetes is a life-long disease with no cure which requires continuous support can be a shocking realisation. “When you’re diagnosed with diabetes, your doctor and healthcare providers will ask you to make certain lifestyle changes,” says Dr Wiam Hussein, Royal Bahrain Hospital’s senior consultant – endocrinology and diabetes. “Lose weight and stay in-shape. This is of prime importance as it will control your diabetes along with blood pressure and cholesterol, and you will gain a long list of improvements by losing only seven per cent of your weight or more. “Exercise is of vital importance in controlling your diabetes and preventing progression and complications. You’ll look and feel great; prevent heart disease; have strong bones and muscles; it will make you lose the extra weight and it is fun.” Eating healthily is also important. With all the conveniences and indulgence of fast food and the high caloric intake, no-one thinks of all the diseases and cancers that are associated with poor eating habits. Dental, eye and foot care also take priority. “You probably never had a formal eye exam or gave any attention to your feet or dental exams before,’ says Dr Hussein. “Those body parts are very important for living as we are on our feet most of our life and enjoy life with what we see and eat. “See your doctors regularly, as they will review records of your blood sugar tests done at home; check your blood pressure and cholesterol and perform other physical exams and laboratory tests that can diagnose any related or unrelated conditions at an early stage. “Abstain from smoking and alcohol. “Taking control of diabetes before it controls you is the smartest thing you can do and will result in a better lifestyle than others”. Call 17 246-800 or visit www.royalbahrainhospital.com for bookings and more information. Discovering you have diabetes can come as a huge shock. However, it’s possible to turn the condition to your advantage. ROYAL BAHRAIN HOSPITAL LIVING WITH DIABETES Dr Wiam Hussein Royal Bahrain Hospital @RoyalBahrainHospital |www.royalbahrainhospital.com Diabetes (Type 1 & 2) • yroid disorders & Nodules Pituitary & Adrenal Glands Disorders Parathyroid & Calcium disorders Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome • Cholesterol disorders Hypertension (High blood pressure) Vitamin D Deficiency • Osteoporosis • Obesity department of endocrinology Available on Saturdays & Wednesdays 8 am - 12 pm & 1 pm - 5 pm
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