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Diabetes Self Management is the combination of using current knowledge and education to affect lifestyle choices.
Using up to date and factual nutritional information for meal planning is a cornerstone of diabetes care. In this approach we do not eliminate foods, so much as look at their effect on blood glucose and modify the frequency of consumption of foods which adversely affect the blood sugar.
Incorporation of physical activity into the lifestyle in the most important step a person can take to self-manage diabetes. The current recommendations from the Department of Health and Human Services is for each individual is 10,000 steps daily.
Self blood glucose monitoring is an effective way for the individual to see a cause and effect related to food intake, stress, physical activity and medications.
Understanding the effects of medications on blood sugar and health is an important aspect of self management.
Prevention of diabetes is as important as management of diabetes. With proper nutrition, physical activity, and careful attention to health, diabetes can be prevented in high risk populations.
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