Diabetes Management: Steps to Control Blood Sugar and Prevent Complications

Managing diabetes involves keeping blood sugar close to the recommended range while avoiding dangerously low levels. This is often achieved through healthy eating, regular exercise, weight management and prescribed medicines such as insulin or oral drugs. People living with diabetes should understand their condition and take an active role in treatment. Good blood sugar control can reduce the risk and severity of complications. Treatment may also include managing blood pressure, avoiding smoking, maintaining a healthy weight and staying physically active. Regular foot care is important because diabetes can increase the risk of foot ulcers. Annual foot checks should assess sensation, blood flow, foot structure and pressure points. More research is still needed on how well type 2 diabetes self-management programmes work for people living with severe mental illness.

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