{"id":205242,"date":"2018-08-17T18:54:21","date_gmt":"2018-08-17T18:54:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/5f17670acf5743285.temporary.link\/rohsi.org\/?p=205242"},"modified":"2018-08-18T00:00:17","modified_gmt":"2018-08-18T00:00:17","slug":"6-lifestyles-to-control-your-diabetes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rohsi.org\/?p=205242","title":{"rendered":"6 LIFESTYLES TO CONTROL YOUR DIABETES"},"content":{"rendered":"

6 LIFESTYLES TO CONTROL YOUR DIABETES<\/a><\/p>\n

Working closely with your doctor, you can manage your\u00a0diabetes<\/a>\u00a0by focusing on six key changes in your daily life.<\/p>\n

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  1. Eat healthily.<\/strong> This is crucial when you have diabetes because what you eat affects your\u00a0blood sugar<\/a>. No foods are strictly off-limits. Focus on eating only as much as your body needs. Get plenty of vegetables, fruits, and\u00a0whole grains<\/a>. Choose nonfat dairy and lean meats. Limit foods that are high in\u00a0sugar and\u00a0fat<\/a>. Remember that carbohydrates turn into sugar, so watch your carb intake. Try to keep it about the same from meal to meal. This is even more important if you take insulin or drugs to control your\u00a0blood<\/a>\u00a0sugars.<\/li>\n
  2. Exercise.<\/strong>If you’re not active now, it\u2019s time to start. You don’t have to join a gym and do cross-training. Just walk, ride a bike, or play active video games. Your goal should be 30 minutes of activity that makes you sweat and\u00a0breathe<\/a>\u00a0a little harder most days of the week. An active lifestyle helps you control your diabetes by bringing down your blood sugar. It also lowers your chances of getting\u00a0heart disease<\/a>. Plus, it can help you lose extra pounds and ease\u00a0stress<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  3. Get checkups.<\/strong> See your doctor at least twice a year.\u00a0Diabetes raises your odds of\u00a0heart disease<\/a>. So learn your numbers:\u00a0cholesterol<\/a>,\u00a0blood pressure<\/a>, and A1c (average blood sugar over 3 months). Get a full\u00a0eye exam<\/a>\u00a0every year. Visit a foot doctor to check for problems like\u00a0foot<\/a>\u00a0ulcers and\u00a0nerve damage<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  4. Manage stress.<\/strong> When you’re stressed, your\u00a0blood sugar levels<\/a>\u00a0go up. And when you’re anxious, you may not manage your diabetes well. You may forget to\u00a0exercise<\/a>, eat right, or take your medicines. Find ways to relieve\u00a0stress<\/a>\u00a0— through deep breathing,\u00a0yoga<\/a>, or hobbies that relax you.<\/li>\n
  5. Stop smoking.<\/strong> Diabetes makes you more likely to have health problems like\u00a0heart disease<\/a>,\u00a0eye<\/a>\u00a0disease,\u00a0stroke<\/a>,\u00a0kidney disease<\/a>,\u00a0blood<\/a>\u00a0vessel disease, nerve damage, and foot problems. If you smoke, your chance of getting these problems is even higher.\u00a0Smoking<\/a>\u00a0also can make it harder to exercise. Talk with your doctor about ways to quit.<\/li>\n
  6. Watch your\u00a0alcohol<\/a>.<\/strong> It may be easier to control your blood sugar if you don\u2019t get too much beer, wine, and liquor. So if you choose to drink, don’t overdo it. The American Diabetes Association says that women who drink\u00a0alcohol should have no more than one drink a day and men should have no more than two. Alcohol can make your blood sugar go too high or too low.\u00a0Check your blood sugar<\/a>\u00a0before you drink, and take steps to avoid low blood sugars. If you use insulin or take\u00a0drugs<\/a>\u00a0for your diabetes, eat when you’re drinking. Some drinks — like wine coolers — may be higher in carbs, so take this into account when you count carbs.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    WebMD Medical Reference\u00a0Reviewed by\u00a0Neha Pathak, MD<\/p>\n

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    6 LIFESTYLES TO CONTROL YOUR DIABETES Working closely with your doctor, you can manage your\u00a0diabetes\u00a0by focusing on six key changes in your daily life. Eat healthily. This is crucial when you have diabetes because what you eat affects your\u00a0blood sugar. No foods are strictly off-limits. Focus on eating only as much as your body needs. 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