Working closely with your doctor, you can manage diabetes by focusing on six key changes in your daily life: eating healthy, exercising, and getting checkups. Eat only as much as your body needs, limit carbohydrates, and watch your carb intake. Exercise helps lower your blood sugar and lowers your chances of getting heart disease. See your doctor at least twice a year to learn your numbers. Get an eye exam every year and visit a foot doctor to check for problems. Manage stress, stop smoking, and watch your alcohol intake. Women should have one drink a day and men should have two. Check your blood sugar before drinking and take steps to avoid low blood sugars. If using insulin or drugs, eat when you're drinking.These changes can help reduce the risk of blood sugars, stroke, disease, and more..
