This article by Dr. Stephen Heitner of Oregon Health & Science University covers some simple lifestyle changes that can help HCM patients feel much better. In particular, Dr. Heitner mentions:
- Eating smaller meals and avoiding large carbohydrate rich meals.
- Avoiding dehydration
- Limiting alcohol
- Avoiding exercise after eating
- Engaging in moderate intensity exercise
- Managing weight
- Evaluating and treating sleep apnea and other sleep breathing disorders
- Getting appropriate treatment for anxiety and depression
The above lifestyle changes, combined with appropriate medical treatment, will keep HCM patients feeling their best.
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I would add to this list: Managing your diabetes….even if it means taking insulin instead of oral meds…..Even if it means taking insulin before each meal. The episodes of severe fatigue that I have had with my HCM have been cut by more than 75% since I took the leap to daily and mealtime insulin for my Type 2 diabetes. There are also easy to use continuous glucose monitors you can wear so that you don’t have to stick your finger for blood sugars 4-8 times a day.
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