Skip to content My WebMD Sign In, Sign Up Font Size  Taking Care
of Your Diabetes Every Day   1. Eat healthy food  2. Get regular
exercise  3. Take your diabetes medicine  4. Test your blood
sugar.   You will get plenty of help in learning how to do this
from your health care providers. Your main health care providers
are your doctor, nurse, and dietitian. (A dietitian is someone
who is specially trained to help people plan their meals.)   Eat
Healthy Food  People with diabetes do not need special foods.
The foods on your diabetes eating plan are the same foods that
are good for everyone in your family! Try to eat foods that are
low in fat, salt, and sugar and high in fiber such as beans,
fruits and vegetables, and grains. Eating right will help you:
1. Reach and stay at a weight that is good for your body.  2.
Keep your blood sugar in a good range.  3. Prevent heart and
blood vessel disease.  People with diabetes should have their
own eating plan. Ask your doctor to give you the name of a
dietitian who can