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Diabetes: 20 Healthy Lifestyle Tips for Diabetics

  By Trina Remedios  posted Feb 2nd 2013 at 8:00AM IN | Avg Rating
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Diabetes: Lifestyle Tip for Diabetics #1

Diabetologist, Dr Shalini Jaggi pins down the most important tip for diabetics. Getting yourself tested is vital in controlling diabetes, she explains, “Test your glucose levels regularly - You can live a healthy, active life with diabetes but keep a time track of your blood sugar level. Monitoring blood sugar levels in a staggered manner i.e. pre- and post-meals and not only at breakfast but also sometimes at lunch and other times at dinner can help you understand your body's needs at different times of the day. Depending on your levels, you may need to adjust your physical activity, meals, or medications.”

  • Test your glucose levels regularly
  • Eat right, especially at restaurants
  • Ensure friends and work colleagues know the danger signs
  • Always tell someone your plans for the day
  • Choose whole grains and cereals
  • Fruits are not a taboo for diabetics
  • There is no special diabetic diet
  • Never go on a carbohydrate free diet
  • Include MUFA and PUFA in the diet
  • Eat a well balanced diet at all times
  • Watch your weight
  • Exercise regularly
  • People with diabetes should exercise regularly for better blood sugar control
  • Is it okay for Diabetics to Consume Alcohol?
  • Diabetes Reversal
  • Importance of Dental Care for Diabetics
  • Diabetes and foot care
  • Steps to Healthy Feet
  • What is Gestational Diabetes?
  • How to treat Gestational Diabetes?

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