Will I always have diabetes?
Yes. There is
no cure for diabetes… but it can be treated.
Those with well-controlled blood sugar levels and those maintaining normal
bodyweight, can look forward to a healthy life. It takes planning… the most successful person with diabetes
takes control of their diabetes and plans.
Planning means:
- Monitoring blood sugar levels
- Following a diet plan agreed upon by you and your
dietitian
- Exercising and maintaining a healthy body weight as
recommended by your physician
- Taking prescribed medications as recommended
- Visiting your health care providers on a regular basis –
this team might include: an endocrinologist, ophthalmologist, podiatrist,
diabetes educator, etc.
- Reporting
any concerns and asking questions to your physician as they arise.
Maintaining a healthy life starts with you!
Yes you will always
have diabetes, but you can still live a healthy life.
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