Healthy Living Tips for People with Diabetes

Updated:Apr 24,2015

You can't control everything that can impact your health, such as your genetic makeup, your age, or even your family history of diabetes. However, you can take steps to reach your full health potential, adding years to your life and improving its quality, even if you have been diagnosed with diabetes.

Becoming a healthier you isn't as difficult as you might think if you follow these simple tips.

  • Choose a healthy lifestylepeople exercising
    By managing your weight through proper nutrition and regular physical activity, quitting smoking, and finding healthy ways to deal with stress, you can prevent or delay the onset of diabetes or minimize its impact on your body. A healthy lifestyle will also reduce your risk of developing a host of other medical conditions.
  • Know your health numbers
    Through home monitoring and regular visits with your health care provider, you can keep track of you blood sugar, blood pressure, blood cholesterol, and weight. These critical health numbers provide insight into how well your treatment plan is working to manage your diabetes and safeguard your overall health, including that of your heart.
  • Work with your health care team
    Since diabetes can have multiple health implications (effects on your vision, your feet and legs, and your heart) and since treating it can require special medications and a special diet, your health care team may include a number of medical professionals with various specialties. Your team can guide you to implement a comprehensive plan to treat diabetes and minimize its effects.

This content was last reviewed on 7/5/2012.

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