Adopt life-changing habits
The successful care and management of diabetes can not be achieved through the use of medication only, but a combination of adherence to taking medication as prescribed and making a choice of a positive lifestyle. A positive diabetes lifestyle is critical to the disease control, management and prevention of complications.
Adoption of good nutritional eating habits, cessation of bad lifestyle habits like cigarette smoking, sedentariness and excessive alcohol use are vital to successful diabetes management. A diabetes lifestyle adoption forms an important part in the treatment and management of diabetes mellitus.
Optimum Diabetes Lifestyle
Regardless of a woman's life phase, optimum diabetes management involves focusing on a balanced diet, regular physical activity (150 mins/week moderate exercise), weight management, stress reduction (sleep, mindfulness), and avoiding smoking/excess alcohol to control blood sugar and prevent complications.
Consistent blood sugar (glucose) monitoring and taking medications as prescribed are also crucial components for overall healthy living with diabetes. It’s important to work with your health care professionals to manage diabetes.
