Healthshots

By Aayushi Gupta

Published Jan 28, 2023

5 lifestyle tips to manage diabetes

Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how your body converts food into energy and can aggravate a number of other illnesses. To control it, adopt these lifestyle tips.

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Stay Hydrated

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Your risk of rising blood sugar levels diminishes if you are well hydrated. That's because getting enough water can aid in your body's ability to pass extra glucose in the urine.

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Follow a Healthy Diet

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What you eat influences your blood glucose levels. So, avoid unhealthy foods and eat foods high in fibre, low in fat, whole grains, seafood, and fruits and veggies.

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Maintain a Healthy Weight

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Diabetes is more prone to occur in obese people. While maintaining a healthy weight can lower your risk of developing diabetes and improve your health and wellbeing.

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Exercise Regularly

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You should maintain a healthy lifestyle in order to avoid lifestyle disorders like diabetes. So, exercise regularly for at least 30 minutes.

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Monitor Your Blood Sugar Levels

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Daily self-monitoring of blood sugar levels can assist your doctor to determine whether food and exercise interventions are effective and further allow you to make necessary changes to the treatment.

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