Making wise food choices can help you keep your blood sugar at the right level. What you eat can also affect your overall health. Some people have high cholesterol levels and need to watch how much fat and cholesterol they eat. Other people may need to lose weight and must limit the number of calories in their diet. Your doctor will help you find the right nutritional plan for you.
Exercise can help the body better use the insulin it has, resulting in a lower blood sugar level.
Talk with your doctor about starting an exercise program. This handout provides a general overview on this topic and may not apply to everyone. To find out if this handout applies to you and to get more information on this subject, talk to your family doctor. Visit familydoctor.org for information on this and many other health-related topics. Permission is granted to print and photocopy this material for nonprofit educational uses.