Being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and managing the condition is not easy. It is important to know that you can live a long and healthy life by keeping your blood sugar levels in the target range set by you and your health-care provider. This will help to ensure the sugar is used for energy rather than building up in your blood. If left unmanaged, the excess sugar in your blood can eventually cause problems and lead to serious health complications.
You can manage type 2 diabetes by:
- eating healthy meals and snacks
- enjoying regular physical activity
- monitoring your blood sugar with a home blood glucose meter
- aiming for a healthy body weight
- taking diabetes medications including insulin, if prescribed by your doctor
- managing stress effectively
Medication management
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Medication management