• Test your blood glucose. Ask your health care provider when and how often.
• Keep a record of your blood tests, medications and daily events. Review the record with your health care provider.
• Take your diabetes medication as prescribed. Your medication plan should make you feel better and fit your lifestyle.
• Eat foods that are low in fat, salt, and sugar and high in fiber to control your blood sugar. Eat about the same number of calories each day, choose a variety of foods, and never skip meals.
• Get physical activity. Check with your health care provider before you begin an exercise program.
• Check your feet for cuts, blisters, red spots and swelling that can result from diabetes-related nerve damage. Call your health care provider right away about any sores that won't heal. If you prevent problems such as foot ulcers, you can greatly reduce your risk of amputation.
   

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