Newly Diagnosed With Diabetes? Here's What You Can Do!

Reviewed by: Dr. Ritu Budania



Disclaimer: Informative, not prescriptive.


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Losing Weight for people with Type 2 diabetes

Losing weight may make your body use insulin better and help lower your blood sugar

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Eating Healthy Diet

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

Staying Active

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.

Medication

Follow your doctor's instructions on taking medications and focus on a healthy lifestyle and diet.

Blood Sugar Monitoring

Keep a a glucometer or blood sugar monitor at home to check your levels as high or low sugar both can cause problems,

Maintaining Records

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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Joining Support Group

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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