Healthy Eating Eat only what your body needs Eat plenty of vegetables, fruits & whole grains. Eat less foods that are high in sugar and fat- e.g., carbohydrates If you must- consume only non- fat dairy and lean meats. Exercise Adopt an active lifestyle Walk more, sit less Join a gym, but walking and taking the stairs can be just as good. 30 minutes of strenuous activity coordinated with your meals and medication is the ideal for most Type 2 diabetic adults. Stress Management Anxiety interferes with disease management- you may forget your medication, diet plans, and forget to exercise Manage daily stress with yoga, meditation or soothing hobbies Avoid Alcohol Avoiding Alcohol makes it easier to control your diabetes. Diabetic men are advised to take a maximum of TWO drinks per day Consumption may raise or lower your blood sugar drastically Check your blood glucose levels before drinking Eat when drinking, especially if you are on diabetic prescription medication or insulin.

 

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