Managing your blood sugar

Hyperglycemia – control; Hypoglycemia – control; Diabetes – blood sugar control; Blood glucose – managing

Take Control of Your Diabetes

Know the basic steps for managing your diabetes. Poorly managed diabetes can lead to many health problems.

Know how to:

• Recognize and treat low blood sugar
• Recognize and treat high blood sugar
• Plan healthy life
• Monitor your blood sugar (glucose)
• Take care of yourself when you are 
• Find, buy, and store diabetes supplies
• Get the checkups you need

If you take insulin, you should also know how to:

• Give yourself insulin
• Adjust your insulin doses and the foods you eat to manage your blood sugar during exercise and on sick days

You should also live a healthy lifestyle.

• Exercise at least 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week. Do muscle strengthening exercises 2 or more days a week.
• Avoid sitting for more than 30 minutes at a time.
• Try speed walking, swimming, or dancing. Pick an activity you enjoy. Always check with your health care provider before starting any new exercise plans.
• Follow your meal plan. Every meal is an opportunity to make a good choice for your diabetes management.

Take your medicines the way your provider recommends.