Posted by Health Handouts | Posted in Health Tips, Wellness Tips | Posted on 24-08-2010
Living well with diabetes means locating a balance between the food you eat and your activity. This balance will help –
o Make sure to keep your weight in a healthy range
o Prevent low blood sugars and high blood sugars
o Make sure to keep your blood cholesterol and other blood fats in a normal range
o Control your blood pressure
Living Well with Diabetes
Here are some tips –
o Make sure to eat about the same amount of food at each meal or snack.
o Make sure to eat meals at the same time every day.
o Be active. Be certain to get 30 minutes of exercise most days of the week.
o Do your exercise about the same time every day.
o Make sure to eat high fiber foods, such as vegetables, fruits, whole grains and beans.
o Make certain to use the Percent Daily Value on food labels to compare products and select those lowest in saturated fat, total fat, cholesterol, and sodium.
o If you crave sweets, try fresh fruit, no-sugar gelatin, or no-sugar popsicles.
o Be certain to use smaller portions when you are trying to lose weight.
o Follow a healthy eating plan. See a registered dietitian for a personalized meal plan.
o Make sure to take your medicines as directed.