Regulating your diabetes may help control:
- Kidney disease
- High blood pressure
- Vision problems
- Poor circulation
Test your blood sugar daily.
Write down the results. Regular testing helps ensure your treatment plan is working.
Eat right.
Choose foods and recipes with less sugar, less fat and low sodium. Eat meals that are high in fruits, vegetables and whole grain.
Stay active.
Walk, bike, swim or hike. Check with your doctor to see if you should have limits in your exercise program.
Take prescribed medicines as directed.
Ask your health care provider if other medication that you may be taking, either prescribed or over the counter, will interfere with your diabetes medication.
Log in to Blue Access for Members and use the Personal Health Manager for more information about diabetes.
(These tips are intended as general information only. Please consult your doctor for specific medical advice.)
