Diabetes doesn’t have to rule your life. Be proactive! Follow these guidelines for controlling your diabetes, and your problems should be few and far between:
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Major monitoring: Make sure your doctor orders the key tests at the right times.
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Devout dieting: Work with a dietitian to develop a great eating plan.
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Tenacious testing: Check your blood glucose at correct intervals.
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Enthusiastic exercising: Burn off calories and help your heart.
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Lifelong learning: New things are being discovered and you need to know about them.
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Meticulous medicating: You can’t respond to medicines you don’t take.
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Appropriate attitude: A positive attitude results in better control of your diabetes.
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Preventive planning: Know the menu before you go.
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Fastidious foot care: Check your feet with your eyes daily.
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Essential eye care: Get an eye exam every year.