Medicine + Diet + Yoga (specifically)
Planning what you eat and following a balanced meal plan.
Exercising regularly.
Giving medication, if prescribed, and closely following the guidelines on how and when to take it.
Monitoring your blood glucose and blood pressure levels at home.
The goals of managing diabetes are to:
Keep your blood glucose levels as near to normal as possible by balancing food intake with medication and activity.
Maintain your blood cholesterol and triglyceride (lipid) levels as near the normal ranges as possible.
Control your blood pressure. Your blood pressure should not go over 140/90.
Decrease or possibly prevent the development of diabetes-related health problems.
