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If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, it is not the end of the world. Today one fifth of the world's population has been diagnosed with diabetes, this being more so in developed countries. In the United States alone, more than twenty million cases of diabetes have been diagnosed. Your first thought after hearing of your diagnosis may have been that you cannot live with the condition. However, please understand that diabetes is quite manageable.
Once you are diagnosed with diabetes, try to identify a doctor who that you want to care for you for the rest of your life. You cannot do away with diabetes. You face it and begin learning to live with it. You doctor will very likely recommend a glucose meter and strips for carrying out your regular blood sugar testing. It is possible that Medicare or other insurance may cover your glucose meter and strips. You may be reimbursed by the policy for the cost.
The first thing that you need to plan on doing is getting regular exercise. Walking is the most preferred form. If have leg problems, a nice alternative is swimming. If you are offered the choice of taking the stairs or the elevator, then opt for the stairs and burn some calories.
The second most important thing that you need to do is eat less. Remember that you will be able have better control of your diabetes if you are within your weight limits. Most diabetic patients are over weight. Cut down on weight and half your problems are solved, not to mention that you will look healthier with less flab. The best foods are barley and brown bread. Learn to keep a tab of what you eat and what you could avoid eating. Do a home blood glucose test after a meal to check how your blood is affected. If your glucose levels are high then avoid the particular dish causing the increase.
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