1. Eat Healthy

1. Eat Healthy

• Eat lots of vegetables and fruit.
• Reduce or eliminate sugary foods and drinks.
• Watch or reduce carbs.
• Watch portion sizes.
• Eat regular meals.
• Lose 10-20 pounds if you are overweight.

2. Be Active

• Exercise at least 5 days a week.
• Be active 30 minutes a day.
• Lose 10-20 pounds if you are overweight.

3. Monitor

• Check your blood sugar levels; know your A1C.
• Check your blood pressure, cholesterol, eyes, feet and teeth.

4. Take Medication

- Know your pills and insulins, understand how they work and take the right doses at the right times.

5. Problem Solve

- Recognize your high and low blood sugars, understand what caused them and learn to treat and prevent them.

6. Reduce Risk

• Quit smoking.
• Do regular health exams (eye, foot & dental).
• See your doctor regularly for check-ups and tests.

7. Cope Well

• Get support from your family, friends and diabetes care team.
• Set realistic goals and work toward them.

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