Healthy Living
When it comes to diet and exercise, people with diabetes should
follow the guidelines given to the general population. Along with
regular physical activity, a balanced diet helps manage blood
glucose levels, reduces blood fats (cholesterol and triglycerides)
and helps to maintain a healthy weight range.
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Healthy eating is all about enjoying a variety of foods from
each of the five food groups:
vegetables and legumes/beans
fruit
grain foods such as breads, cereals, rice and pasta
lean meat, fish, poultry and nuts
milk yoghurt and cheese or alternatives
The...
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Being physically active every day is important for people of all
ages. Being active can help you achieve and maintain a healthy
weight and helps to prevent chronic disease. It also helps you to
relieve stress, sleep better and gives you the chance to interact
with your family and friends and...
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Your diabetes health team is the team you can turn to when
needing advice, tests or medical treatment. A number of
health professionals make up the diabetes health care team.
General Practitioner - Your GP
remains your primary carer, and works with other members of...
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As you develop strategies to help you cope with diabetes, you
will find that monitoring your own blood glucose levels is a
valuable management tool.
Measuring and recording your blood glucose levels is important
because it reflects how your body is responding to changes in
eating...
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