Your meal plan tells you when to eat your meals and snacks, what kinds of foods to eat, and how much of each food to eat. You don't have to give up all the foods you like when you have diabetes. But you do need to follow some guidelines.
Activity can help you control your weight, strengthen your body, and feel healthy. It also helps lower your risk of heart disease. Your healthcare team can help you find ways to increase your activity and exercise safely.
To keep your energy level up, your body needs food that has carbohydrates. But carbs also raise blood sugar levels higher and faster than other foods. Learn which foods contain carbohydrates, and the importance of carb counting.
