Reviewed by: Dr. Ritu Budania
Disclaimer: Informative, not prescriptive.
Losing weight may make your body use insulin better and help lower your blood sugar
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A nutritionist may provide a diet plan on eating healthy foods like veggies, fruits, low-fat dairy, good fats, whole grains, and lean proteins that help your overall health
Trying activities like walking, swimming, yoga, stretching, weightlifting, or biking may help lower blood sugar, make your body use insulin better, and help manage diabetes.
Follow your doctor's instructions on taking medications and focus on a healthy lifestyle and diet.
Keep a a glucometer or blood sugar monitor at home to check your levels as high or low sugar both can cause problems,
Keep track of your blood sugar levels, diet, medications, and other health information in a journal, as it may help you and your diabetes doctor spot any patterns in your blood sugar.
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Join organizations, forums, or groups where you can share your concerns with people who are going through the same things as you and get ideas on what has helped them.
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