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Life style modifications to control your Diabetes
Dr. Reshma Harish Joshi ( Clinical Nutritionist ) | 04 May, 2023
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Eat Healthy 

Focus on eating only as much as your body needs. Get plenty of vegetables, fruits, and Whole grains

Limit foods that are high in Sugar and Fat.

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 blood sugar levels.

Choose nonfat dairy and lean meats.

Exercise 

If you're not active now, it’s 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.

An active lifestyle helps you control your diabetes by bringing down your blood sugar. It also lowers your chances of getting heart disease Plus, it can help you lose extra pounds and ease Stress.

Manage stress 

When you're stressed, your blood sugar levels go up. And when you're anxious, you may not manage your diabetes well. You may forgot to exercise, eat right, or take your medicines.

Find way to relieve stress through deep breathing, yoga or hobbies that relax you.

Stop smoking

Diabetes makes you more likely to have health problems like Heart disease, eye disease, Stroke, kidney disease, blood vessel disease, nerve damage, and foot problems. If you smoke, your chance of getting these problems is even higher.

Watch your Alcohol

It may be easier to control your blood sugar if you don’t get too much beer, wine, and liquor.  So, if you choose to drink, don't overdo it.