How to deal with diabetes
1. Eat healthy meals and snacks
2. Take your medicine
3. Monitor your blood sugar and keep a daily log
4. Exercise every day
5. Live a healthy lifestyle (no smoking, less stress, adequate sleep, avoid excessive alcohol)
6. Lose weight if overweight
7. Maintain recommended weight
8. Reduce/control high blood pressure and high cholesterol
9. Adjust your meal plan/exercise to keep your blood sugar in the desired range.An A1c blood test can determine how well your blood sugar has been controlled during the past three months.
10. Check and take special care of your feet and skin every day
11. Make and keep follow-up appointments with your doctor and others
12. If you need help, ask for it
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