Healthy Eating & Physical Activity
Healthy eating, along with medicine if prescribed and regular physical activity, can help lower your blood sugar. Eating healthy is key to reducing your risk of health complications from diabetes.
Changing the way you eat can be hard. So make changes slowly. Start by adding high-fiber foods including fruits and vegetables. These fiber-rich foods may help stop spikes in blood sugar. Eat less meat and fewer sweets.
Regular physical activity can lower blood sugar by decreasing insulin resistance. It can also reduce your
risk of heart disease and high blood pressure. Plus, it will
help you manage your weight.
Eating healthy and being active can help you manage your weight. If your doctor says you need to lose weight, do it slowly. Work together to come up with a meal plan that will help you lose about one pound a week. Even losing a little weight may lower your blood sugar level and make you feel better.
It’s hard to do everything right every day. Just try to do some things right each day. Take small steps toward creating a healthy meal plan and activities that you can enjoy.
