Many people who have diagnosed with diabetes believe that this is just a slow path to worsening health. Let’s be clear, this is far from the truth. The research that has been done on diabetes and how to control it is quite extensive and detailed. The research has revealed clear ways to treat and prevent diabetes. Now just follow this advice and you can manage your diabetes successfully. Many people have already.

You will be under a doctors care to manage your diabetes. Blood tests and follow ups should be the norm. If you have questions the write them down and when you ask, write the doctor answers down. Depending on your overall health, you doctor can give you a fair risk assessment for now and in the future. With that information, you and your doctor can construct a plan to keep your risk factor as low as possible. Your main focus should be Exercise and Diet. If your are struggling to control your blood sugars by yourself, consider getting a coach to get you started. It’s basically building new habits in your lifestyle that will control your diabetes today.

Checking your sugars throughout the day is a new habit you will have to learn. A lot of people use flimsy excuses for not checking or they just forget. There is nothing more important to you than checking your sugars regularly. You must face the fact that you and only you are responsible this task. Most people these days have a phone or tablet.
Hint: Set a Timer to Alert you 3 time during the day. Try to set them within your scheduled day so they are convenient for you to do.

One of the best ways to stabilize blood sugars is a selectively managed diet. There are many foods like legumes that keep sugars low and give good nutritional value. Research the foods that will provide low sugar intake while providing healthy and tasty substance to your body. Stay away from foods with a high glycemic index, they negativity affect diabetes significantly. The more you know about the foods you eat, the quicker you will get to controlling your diabetes.

Get the family and friends to get on the band wagon and support you by becoming aware of your new lifestyle change. So when you go out to dinner with them they need to understand that there is no “just this once” in your lifestyle now. When people understand your reasoning they will be always  be supportive, also they know that there will be just more cake for them.

Dealing with diabetes can be a struggle and finding a good support group will always help greatly. It can be a source of a lot of good information and companionship. Their experiences on how they managed to bring their weight and blood sugars down are inspirational. Some have even stopped their medication. Now those are stories worth listening to.

Request that your doctor to outline an exercise regimen that would  fit you. They know your physical capacities and will not suggest anything to over-stressing your body. Walking is the best exercise for just about everyone. But there are many other possibilities such as tai chi or yoga that will increase your capacity for exercise in a less stressful way.

If these suggestions are followed, it will help you take control of your diabetes and lead a healthier and happier life.

Good health!!