{"id":1203,"date":"2017-11-29T09:55:32","date_gmt":"2017-11-29T09:55:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/?p=1203"},"modified":"2023-04-20T05:56:45","modified_gmt":"2023-04-20T05:56:45","slug":"living-with-diabetes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/family-and-general-medicine\/living-with-diabetes\/","title":{"rendered":"Living with Diabetes"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nEat better<\/strong>
\n\u2022\u00a0 Have regular meal schedules
\n\u2022 Work with a dietician
\n\u2022 Have a weekly meal plan
\n\u2022 Make healthy choices when eating out
\n\u2022 Keep diabetes friendly foods at home<\/p>\n

Also Read: Which Cooking Oils Are Best for Diabetics?<\/a><\/div>\n

Increase activity level<\/strong>
\n\u2022 An activity a day is a must \u2013 even a walk would do
\n\u2022 Play a game or learn a new one
\n\u2022 Work out in a group \u2013 it\u2019s good for the morale
\n\u2022 Try different types of work outs
\n\u2022 Join a gym or get a trainer<\/p>\n

\"\"
\nMedication is important<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Medicines must be taken on schedule
\n\u2022 Put a reminder on your clock
\n\u2022 Get a medicine organizer with daily tablets
\n\u2022 Carry snacks at all times (in case medicines have to be taken after food)
\n\u2022 Make sure you carry a bottle of water<\/p>\n

Steady monitoring is necessary<\/strong>
\n\u2022 See your doctor regularly
\n\u2022 Get blood work done on schedule
\n\u2022 Consult your doctor if there is any discomfort
\n\u2022 Keep your monitoring doctor informed of other consults
\n\u2022 Update doctor on new medication<\/p>\n

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\nBuild a support system<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Educate your family about diabetes
\n\u2022 Ask them for assistance
\n\u2022 Family support is necessary for dietary changes
\n\u2022 Get help on days that you are tired
\n\u2022 Remember to thank them<\/p>\n

Get your act together<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Quit smoking
\n\u2022 Avoid alcohol
\n\u2022 Manage weight
\n\u2022 Get into a routine
\n\u2022 Meditate to reduce stress<\/p>\n

\"\"
\nStay positive<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Diabetes is a tough illness- acknowledge that
\n\u2022 Understand the illness
\n\u2022 Take each day as it comes
\n\u2022 Join a support group
\n\u2022 Take pleasure in the small wins<\/p>\n

\"\"
\nLive life fully while managing diabetes!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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