Secondary Lymphedema
Secondary Lymphedema is the most common form of lymphedema. Type 2 means that your body doesn't use insulin properly. And while some people can control their blood glucose (blood sugar) levels with healthy eating and exercise, others may need medication or insulin to manage it. Regardless, you have everything you need to fight it. Not sure where to start? Learn how type 2 diabetes is diagnosed.
Healthy Eating
There is no one food or ingredient responsible for causing lymphedema. However, taking care of your body and using nutritious ingredients help to achieve a healthy weight and reduce water retention. Maintaining a healthy weight and paying attention to food ingredients is crucial to the prognosis of lymphedema.
Getting Moving with a Fitness Plan
Work with your doctor or occupational therapists certified in lymphedema to the level of physical activity suitable to you
Schedule a regular time to exercise.
Set fitness goals
Determine the location - gym, park or home
Start slowly and schedule time to rest after exercising
Keep track of the exercise goal
Manage your Lymphedema
Occupational therapists specializing in Lymphedema are trained to provide suggestions for lifestyle changes to accommodate lymphedema. They are also trained to make suggestions for different types of secondary lymphedema. Please contact your local healthcare providers and see an occupational therapist specializes in Lymphedema before buying lymphedema compression garments.