Food
Your body needs food to make glucose that is used for energy. Eating the right foods during the day will help to keep your blood glucose in control.
Remember that food makes blood glucose go up, so controlling how much, what kind and when you eat can make a difference. Here are some tips:
Eat three well-balanced meals a day.
If meals are more than 4 to 5 hours apart, eat a small snack.
Eat a bedtime snack so that your body has enough energy while you sleep.
Do not skip meals or snacks. Your body will make up for the lack of glucose by asking the liver to produce extra glucose. This can make controlling your blood glucose even harder.
Ask for help if you have questions or need advice about your food choices.
Physical activity
Exercise is important for everyone. When you have diabetes, it helps to use up blood glucose. Physical activity also makes your insulin work better.
Check with your health care provider before starting an exercise program.
Start slowly to avoid injury.
Choose activities that you will enjoy.
Get physical activity every day.
Stress management
Stress increases blood glucose and can cause problems with your blood glucose control.
Think about what causes stress for you.
Find healthy ways that help you cope with stress. Try them.
Seek help if you need it.