Why should I worry about diabetes?Having a high blood sugar level due to diabetes can cause serious damage to your heart, blood vessels, eyes, feet, and nerves.What are the "warning signs" of diabetes?You may experience some warning signs, or you may not. Not everyone has warning signs. The best way to find diabetes is to be tested for it regularly. Diabetes is called a "silent disease" because many people do not have symptoms. Some of the warning signs are:• Being very thirsty• Urinating often (especially at night)• Feeling very hungry or tired• Losing weight without trying• Having sores that heal slowly• Having dry, itchy skin• Losing the feeling in your feet or having tingling in your feet• Having blurry eyesightHow will I know if I have diabetes?You should get tested for it. A simple blood test to check your blood sugar levels is the best way to find diabetes or pre-diabetes. Pre-diabetes is a condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough for a diagnosis of diabetes. Finding and controlling diabetes (and pre-diabetes) early is important. Talk to your healthcare provider about getting tested for diabetes.What can I do to help control or prevent diabetes after a transplant?• Be physically active on a regular basis• Eat healthy meals• Lose weight if you need to• Maintain a healthy lifestyle and keep your blood sugar, blood pressure, and blood fats under control• Be tested regularly for diabetesHow can I find out about my blood sugar?Blood sugar levels will be closely watched while you are in the hospital after the transplant and in the outpatient clinic. If needed, your doctors will help you develop a plan to keep your blood sugar under control. If you are on corticosteroid medication (such as prednisone), your blood sugar levels will improve as the dose of this medication is decreased in the first two months after transplant.
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