What should I do each day
to stay healthy with diabetes?

What should I do each day to stay healthy with diabetes?

Bowl of fruit.

Follow the healthy eating plan that you and your doctor or dietitian have worked out.

Person walking.

Be active a total of 30 minutes most days. Ask your doctor what activities are best for you.

Bottle of medicine.

Take your medicines as directed.

Glucometer.

Check your blood glucose every day. Each time you check your blood glucose, write the number in your record book.

Foot being examined.

Check your feet every day for cuts, blisters, sores, swelling, redness, or sore toenails.

Toothbrush and dental floss.

Brush and floss your teeth every day.

Control your blood pressure.

Control your blood pressure and cholesterol.

No smoking!

Don't smoke.

 
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