A survey in large cities such as Beijing and Shanghai shows that the cost of treating complications has exceeded the cost of treatment itself (blood sugar reduction). The average annual treatment cost for type 2 diabetes patients without complications is 3726.4 yuan, while for those with complications, it is 13897.7 yuan. To alleviate the suffering and economic burden of diabetic patients, the basic principle of treating chronic diseases, "three parts treatment and seven parts care," should be followed.
"Three parts treatment" refers to traditional blood sugar reduction. The "three parts" does not mean weakening or letting go, but rather accurate and scientific treatment.
"Seven parts care" refers to:
First, preventing and treating complications. High blood sugar can cause comprehensive damage to blood vessels, nerves, metabolism, immunity, etc., leading to more than 160 types of complications. Mild ones include fatigue, thirst, weight loss, numbness and coldness in hands and feet, skin itching, insomnia, constipation, etc., while severe ones include vision impairment, lower limb gangrene, renal failure, heart disease, etc. Preventing and treating complications also requires addressing several aspects such as blood vessels. Propolis is a beneficial substance for diabetes discovered in recent years. It contains over 300 kinds of essential natural active substances in 20 categories. The 2005 edition of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia clearly records that propolis has multiple effects such as protecting blood vessels, regulating nerves, enhancing immunity, and regulating metabolism, and has therapeutic effects on diabetes, high blood pressure, and high blood lipids.
Second, protecting the pancreas. Most antidiabetic drugs achieve the purpose of lowering blood sugar by stimulating pancreatic secretion. The already weak pancreas not only does not get rest and treatment, but also has to work harder. At first, it can still cope, but when it reaches a certain degree of exhaustion, it is difficult to play a role. In fact, among type 2 diabetic patients, many patients have normal secretion levels, but more than 90% have insulin resistance. Therefore, it is recommended that diabetics increase their intake of substances that improve insulin resistance in daily life, such as the trace element chromium. Chromium, as an insulin cofactor, is an indispensable substance for human carbohydrate metabolism and lipid metabolism, and is relatively beneficial for reducing insulin resistance and improving the work efficiency of insulin.