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What can you do to manage your diabetes?

I am 19 years old and have diabetes type 2. What can you do to manage your diabetes?

4 Answers

Try to lose excess weight. Eat your meals at the same time everyday and not skip a meal and do some form of exercise daily. This is the basic start in treating Type 2 diabetes. Medications may be needed. See your doctor.
Asking the question is a good indication that you care. You aren’t in denial which is the most dangerous mix. Denial and diabetes is the worst.
I would get a continuous monitor and make sure my glucose levels were less than 100 before meals and less than 140 1 hour after a meal.
Impulse control is critical. Good impulse brings happiness and an easy life. Poor impulse control brings misery.
I have no more data or information about yourself so that’s all I can advise.
Best Dr. Paul Norwood
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The goal is to eat less sugar or carbohydrates. That will help to improve your blood sugars in diabetes.

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Libu Varughese

Diet and exercise are the most important part of the treatment. Then compliance with the medications prescribed by your doctor.