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Here’s what to do:
Check Your Blood Glucose Often
- Together with your doctor, set your blood glucose goals.
- Keep a diary of your blood glucose readings especially if you are on insulin.
Keep All Appointments with Your Doctor
- Take your diabetes pills or insulin on time.
- Bring your blood glucose diary when you see your doctor.
- Let your doctor know what other medicines (including traditional Chinese medicines) you take.
Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle
- Have regular meals and don’t skip meals.
- Eat a healthy and balanced diet.
- Exercise (e.g. brisk walk, jog, swim or cycle). Aim for at least 150 - 300 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity every week.
- Have enough rest. Sleep seven to eight hours every night.
- Learn to relax and reduce stress.
Related: Stay Active with Diabetes
Plan for Sick Days
- Look out for symptoms of high blood glucose, low blood glucose or ketones and know how to manage them.
- Wear a medical identification tag such as a medical bracelet.
- Carry small packets of sugar or sugary snacks (e.g. raisins or candies) with you.
- Your doctor will help you set blood glucose goals. Write them in this table to remember them.
|
Time |
Plasma Blood Glucose Values for Adults with Diabetes (mmol/L) |
My Blood Glucose Goals |
|
Before a meal (fasting) |
Less than 4.0 to 7.0 |
|
|
2 hours after a meal |
Less than 10.0 |
|
|
HbA1C |
Less than 7% |
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Contributed By
- Health Promotion Board