The Four Pillars of Diabetes Management^1-2

Whether you’re newly diagnosed with prediabetes or have had diabetes for many years, you can still lead a full and satisfying life. The key to managing blood sugar levels is, in addition to oral medications, weight management, exercise, and eating a healthy diet.

Be active:

Maintain a healthy weight, include physical activity into your daily routine.

Eat right:

Choose what, how much and when to eat.

Track your blood sugar:

Regular monitoring helps you keep track and take necessary steps to manage your blood sugar levels.

Adhere to your treatment:

Taking medicines to help you reach your blood glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol goals.

References:

1. https://diabetesjournals.org/clinical/article/40/1/10/139035/Standards-of-Medical-Care-in-Diabetes-2022 accessed on 11 November 2022

2. In, Krause and Mahan's Food & the Nutrition Care Process, 15th Edition 2021. ISBN: 9780323636551 accessed on 14 November 2022