How To Manage Your Diabetes with a Healthy Diet and Lifestyle

Date: 11/21/23

Diabetes is a health issue that causes your blood sugar levels to rise. There are two types of diabetes. Whether you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle are the best ways to manage diabetes.

According to the Centers for Disease Control website, diabetes affects several parts of the body. Blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol are affected and need to be regulated. The best way to do this is by eating right.

What are the best foods for managing diabetes?

• Vegetables. Broccoli and even starchy vegetables like potatoes are okay to eat for people who have diabetes.
• Fruits. Oranges, melon and bananas to name a few.
• Protein. Lean meat is best, so chicken and fish are great options.

What should be limited in a diabetic diet?

• Fried and salty foods.
• Sweets like candy and ice cream.
• Sodas and juice.

Regular exercise also helps manage blood sugar and blood pressure. Dinking plenty of water and staying away from tobacco products are also other healthy lifestyle choices that help manage diabetes. You can learn more about why staying active can benefit you at the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease website.

Superior HealthPlan wants to help you manage your diabetes. Visit our Diabetes Management Program webpage or call Member Services using Superior’s Phone Directory for more information.