Diabetes Management Guide

Sam's Trade Guide

Diabetes management and healthy lifestyle are essential to form a daily habits that support living well with Diabetes. The following steps well help: 1-Make a conscious healthy meals choices. -Portion Control. -Eat regular meals. 2-Be active: -Exercise 5 days a week. -Be active 30 minutes a day. -Lose 15-20 pounds if you over weight. 3-Monitor: -Check your blood sugar level routinely. -Check your blood pressure, cholesterol, eyes, feet and teeth. -Take your medication on time 4-Education: -Learn all you can about your type of blood sugar. -Understand what cause them and learn to treat and prevent them. 5-Reduce Risk: -Change some personal habits e.g. stop smoking. -Do a routinely blood sugar test. -See your doctor. -Check your feet for cuts. -Wear a very comfortable shoes. 6-Travel Tips: -What medicines and medical supplies you will need. -Access to medical care, should you need it. -Emergency insurance coverage. 7- Coping With Your Emotions: -Learn to understand and accept your feelings. -A diabetes diagnosis can turn your life upside down. It’s normal to feel overwhelmed. Copyright © 2024