What are the steps I need to know about to help control my blood sugars?
You can begin to take control and live well with diabetes by following these 5 M’s of diabetic care outlined below. • Monitor – Learn how to check blood sugars and use those numbers to gauge your progress and know when to make healthy changes to your plan. • Meals – Eat healthy nutritious meals. Learn which foods help stabilize blood sugars and what foods to eat with care. Learn the importance of portion control to avoid what I call Portion Distortion. • Motion– Use physical activity and exercise to lose weight; to increase your strength, stamina, and balance; to help burn off excess sugars, and increase your energy levels. • Medication– Learn what each medicine does and which ones may be most appropriate for you. Learn how and when to take them so they are most effective and minimize the possibility of side effects. • Motivation– Living with a chronic condition is difficult. Many people feel overwhelmed and struggle to take action. Every day you face challenges that can wear you down.
