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Quick Tips on Diabetes Management

Quick Tips on Diabetes Management

5 Powerful Habits to Master Diabetes41

Effectively managing your diabetes will make your life much easier. Here are the best ways for people with diabetes to maintain blood glucose levels:

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balanced diet

Eat a balanced diet

Eat foods healthy foods from all food groups, vitamins and minerals which are low in sugar and starch.

exercise regularly

Exercise regularly

Getting your heart rate up for 30 minutes a day, for 5 days a week can lower your weight, stress, and keep your diabetes in the normal range.

sleep

Sleep for 7-9 hours

Proper sleep lowers sugary food cravings, increases your body producing insulin and less cortisol, lowering your glucose level.

quit smoking

Quit smoking

Smoking may prevent you from responding to your insulin treatments. Stop smoking to improve your diabetes.

manage stress

Manage stress

Meditate, spend time with your loved ones, and pursue a hobby for low-stress levels.

Reference: 41. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Diabetes Diet, Eating, & Physical Activity. 2016. Accessed 28 May 2023. Available at: https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/diabetes/overview/diet-eating-physical-activity

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