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Diabetic Clarity

How To Treat Diabetes

Diabetes has no known cure, but by carefully monitoring blood
glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol levels, the disease can be well-
managed.

Type I diabetics must take insulin injections – through an insulin pump
or shots – to keep control over the blood glucose levels. Type II
diabetics will need to use insulin, oral medications or a combination of
both to control their glucose levels.

However, type II diabetics can reverse their condition by following a
healthy diet and exercise routine.

How can you effectively manage your blood glucose levels?

• Create and follow a meal plan that is sensible for you, listening
to how your body responds to the foods you consume.
• Add more physical activity to your everyday life
• Use your doctor-prescribed medication and continually check
your blood glucose levels based on the doctor’s
recommendations.

What Are The Key Points Of Monitoring Your Blood Glucose
Levels?

Create A Sensible Meal Plan

To ensure your blood glucose levels stay within the normal range, you
must make good healthy food choices. Diabetics must have a well-
thought-out meal plan that is based on how their body responds to the
foods consumed.

This can be achieved by seeking out the assistance of a diabetes
teacher, dietician or nutritionist.

When you’re creating your meal plan, you need to remember a few
factors:

• Weight

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