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Bust common myths about diabetes, and discover what you can do to manage the disease.
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Ministry of Health
3 BE’S
TO BEAT DIABETES
Be Aware
Be Aware
What is diabetes
Types of diabetes
How diabetes develops
How to manage diabetes
Tips for those with Type 1 diabetes
Traditional and Complementary Medicine
Be Healthy
Be Healthy
Healthy eating
Healthy eating
Overview
Understanding carbohydrates
Practical tips & advice
Shop with care
Physical activity
Physical activity
Overview
Monitoring blood sugar for exercise
If you have foot ulcers and lower limb pain
If you are obese
If you have coronary heart disease
Avoid smoking and drinking
Emotional well-being
Emotional well-being
Overview
Diabetes and stress
Managing stress
Stigma of diabetes
Sleeping well
Be Proactive
Be Proactive
Setting goals
Treatment targets and monitoring
Self-monitoring
Self-monitoring
Overview
Hypoglycaemia
Hyperglycaemia
Medication
Insulin treatment
Foot care
Dental care
Travelling
Support
Support
Supporting individuals with diabetes
Caregiver stress and tips
Managing finances
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Myths & Facts
What can you do
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Be Aware
1
How to manage diabetes
Myths
Facts
Myth
People with diabetes should never consume sugar.
Fact
With good diabetes control and knowing your personal requirements, you may be able to include some sugars into your daily eating plan.
Myth
People with diabetes cannot exercise.
Fact
You can safely exercise as long as you can keep a close watch on your blood sugar levels. If you are on insulin and oral tablets like sulphonylureas, adjust your dose if necessary, and pack some snacks to consume in the event of hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar).
Myth
People with diabetes can be cured by taking insulin.
Fact
Taking insulin helps you manage the condition, but it will not make the disease go away.
2
What can you do?
For Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes:
Know your targets for
glucose control
and
weight
Follow a healthy diet plan
Exercise regularly
Take your prescribed medications in a timely and regular manner
Prioritise your
emotional and mental well-being
For those requiring insulin treatment:
Take insulin injections
Monitor blood sugar as advised by your healthcare team
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How To Manage Diabetes
Myths & Facts
What can you do
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