10 ways to tackle Diabetes

1.     Follow your Diabetes food plan. If you do not have one, ask your health care team about it.

2.     Eat the right portions of health foods such as fruits and vegetables (5 to 9 Servings a day), fish, lean meats, dry beans, whole grains, and low- fat or skim milk and cheese.

3.     Eat foods that have less salt and fat.

4.     Get 30 - 60 minutes of activity on most days of the week.

5.     Stay at healthy weight- by being active and eating the right amount of healthy foods.

6.     Stop smoking- seek help to quit.

7.     Take medicines the way your doctor tells you. Ask if you need Aspirin to prevent Heart Attack of stroke.

8.     Check your feet everyday for cuts, blisters, red spots, and swelling. Call your health care team right away about any sores that won't heal.

9.     Brush your teeth and floss everyday to avoid problems with your mouth, teeth or gums.

10.  Check your Blood Glucose the way your doctor tells you to.