How to Maintain Blood Sugar with Type 2 Diabetes

Diabetes affects thousands of Americans each year. Blindness, limb amputation, kidney disease/failure and other complications can result if you do not control your diabetes. Reading this article will teach you how to maintain your blood sugar with type 2 diabetes.

Instructions

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  Develop a diet regimen and stick to it. A healthy diet is a very good start to maintaining your blood sugar. Maintaining your blood sugar is a good way to have ultimate control of your diabetes. If you ever lose control of your diabetes you are looking at a slippery slide to bad health. It is recommended that you make an appointment with your doctor to discuss a diet plan that is suitable for you and your current health condition.

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  Exercise regularly. Exercising regularly is another beneficial way to maintain your blood sugar. Exercising helps you use more of the sugars you eat as energy needed when you exercise. Exercising also helps you maintain cardiovascular health (heart disease can develop with diabetes if diabetes is not under control and exercising helps maintain a strong heart). It is recommended that you consult with your doctor about an exercise routine that would fit your lifestyle and health.

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  Take insulin when needed. It is commonly known that some people do not like taking shots; however, if you don't take your insulin when needed your diabetes can spin out of control bringing on an array of health complications. It is recommended that you test your blood sugar and take your insulin shot if your blood sugar levels are between 120-150 mg/dL or above. Ask your doctor about different kinds of diabetes treatments that can help you better control your blood sugar and diabetes.