How to Manage Diabetes
Making changes to your lifestyle is not always easy, but here are some actionable tips to help you embark on this journey and eat better, reduce stress, stay active and control diabetes.
Making changes to your lifestyle is not always easy, but here are some actionable tips to help you embark on this journey and eat better, reduce stress, stay active and control diabetes.
Eating with diabetes does not have to be restricting. An individualized approach that is aligned with your preferences and goals leads to the greatest long-term results. While there are no foods that lower blood sugar, we aim to guide you towards which foods to focus on and which to limit.
Being aware of blood glucose levels helps you be in control of your diabetes. So, what is the normal range for blood sugar in a person with diabetes?
Managing diabetes isn’t just about what you eat. It’s about when you eat, how much you eat and your food choices. Being mindful while you eat can help you control your diabetes.
Have you been experiencing blood sugar spikes at night? Understanding why your blood sugar levels are going up without eating can help you and your health care provider better manage your diabetes.
Improving the quality of your diet can have significant health benefits, but making these changes can be so overwhelming that you put up barriers. What’s the good news? There are many strategies you can adopt to bring these barriers down and control your diabetes through diet.
Being active is one of the best things you can do when you have type 2 diabetes. The benefits include lowering your blood sugar level and your blood pressure, burning calories, boosting energy and even improving your mood.
Stress can affect everything from your blood glucose level to your blood pressure. Stress can make it harder to follow your diabetes management plan. Fortunately, there is a lot you can do to reduce your stress.
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‡ Compared to a standard nutritional drink, or compared to higher glycemic index carbohydrates.
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