Diabetic General Guidelines

  • 🧠 Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia):

    • 😰 Shaking, sweating, fast heartbeat

    • 😵 Dizziness or confusion

    • 🧃 Sudden hunger or irritability

    • 💤 Drowsiness or fainting

    Act fast: Eat sugar or drink juice. If unconscious, seek emergency help.


    🔥 High Blood Sugar (Hyperglycemia):

    • 🥵 Excessive thirst and dry mouth

    • 🚽 Frequent urination

    • 😫 Extreme tiredness

    • 🤢 Nausea or vomiting

    • 👃 Fruity-smelling breath

    May lead to diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) – a medical emergency.


    🚨 Serious Complications:

    • 💔 Chest pain (heart attack risk)

    • 🦶 Numbness or wounds on feet that don’t heal

    • 👁️ Vision changes or sudden loss of sight

    • 💦 Unexplained weight loss

    • 🧠 Confusion or unconsciousness


    🏥 If any of these signs appear:

    Get emergency medical care immediately.

  • Avoid sugar and sweet items – white sugar, sweets, sugary drinks, jaggery.

  • Eat fiber-rich foods – jowar, bajra, ragi, oats, vegetables, fruits (low-sugar), and avoid deep-fried foods.

  • Include healthy proteins – lentils, chickpeas, pulses, eggs, low-fat milk products.

  • Drink plenty of water – 8–10 glasses daily.

  • Walk, cycle, or do yoga for at least 30 minutes daily.

  • Consult your doctor before starting any intense activity.

  • Take medicines as prescribed on time.

  • Never stop or change your medicines without consulting your doctor.

  • Regularly monitor blood sugar (FBS, PPBS, HbA1c).

  • Practice meditation, yoga, or breathing exercis
  • Stay away from stressful environments as much as possible.
  • Wash and dry your feet daily.

  • Check for cracks, wounds, swelling, or infections.

  • Always wear proper footwear indoors and outdoors.

  • Get your HbA1c test every 3–6 months.

  • Get annual checkups for eyes, urine, and heart.

  • Stop smoking and alcohol completely.
  • Avoid fried foods, junk food, and excess oil.

Hypertension General Guidelines

  • 💥 Very High BP:

    • Systolic >180 or Diastolic >120 mmHg

    🚑 Emergency Symptoms (Seek Immediate Help):

    • 💥 Severe headache

    • 💔 Chest pain

    • 😵 Dizziness or fainting

    • 🧠 Confusion or difficulty speaking

    • 👁️ Blurred or loss of vision

    • 💨 Shortness of breath

    • 🩸 Nosebleed (sudden and heavy)

    • 🫀 Irregular or fast heartbeat

  • Less salt, sugar, and fried food
  • More fruits, veggies, and whole grains
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  • Walk, cycle, or do yoga for at least 30 minutes daily.

  • Consult your doctor before starting any intense activity.

  • Take medicines as prescribed on time.

  • Never stop or change your medicines without consulting your doctor.

  • Monitor BP and visit your doctor as advised 

  • Normal: below 120/80 mmHg
  • High: 130/80 mmHg or above
  • Practice meditation, yoga, or breathing exercis
  • Stay away from stressful environments as much as possible.
  • Stop smoking and alcohol completely.
  • Avoid fried foods, junk food, and excess oil.

Acidity General Guidelines

  • Finish dinner at least 2 hours before bedtime.

  • Cut down on spicy, oily, fried food, tea, coffee, chocolate, and soft drinks.

  • Practice yoga, deep breathing, or meditation daily.

  • Drink plenty of water—but avoid too much during meals.

  • No lying down immediately after eating—go for a short walk instead.

  • Both worsen acid reflux.

  • Use antacids only as advised. Consult your doctor if it persists.

🚨Emergency Warning Signs

  • Especially with sweating, breathlessness, or pain in the arm/jaw.

  • Difficulty breathing at rest or with minimal effort.
  • Bleeding that doesn’t stop with pressure.

  • Especially if sudden or with weakness/numbness.

  • Especially with signs of dehydration.
  • Possible stroke—act FAST.
  • Especially with vomiting, swelling, or fever.
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