Diabetes and You

Managing Your Active Lifestyle and Diabetes

Managing your diabetes is an ongoing battle. Perhaps it would be better to view this not so much as a battle, or a struggle, but as a lifestyle change. It is hard to make changes at any time of life and not only for the seniors who find themselves juggling the need for exercise, weight management, and carb counting.

If you find yourself overwhelmed by the number of changes in your life, step back and set manageable goals that you know you can keep. You will be surprised how much even a little change will help. If you cannot walk for exercise, how about finding some chair exercises. Even your fingers need exercise to maintain dexterity. Every little bit of movement you add to your life will assist your in your long term goal of making your life as well rounded and healthy as possible.

The most important things you can do for yourself are simple changes.

1. Move... exercise

2. Use portion control in your diet.

3. Drink water throughout the day.

If you follow these three tips your health will improve.

Channel 8 Public Television has a really good exercise program called Sit and Be Fit for people who cannot do more strenuous forms of exercise. This is a very low key program that is perfect for seniors and other home bound people.

Sit And Be Fit

Spend Less On Groceries

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Spend Less On Groceries

Diabetic Living has a good slide show about saving money and eating eathly. Take a look at these tips. You may pick up something new that will help you in your quest for eating well and cheap.

Healthy Portion Sizes



Take the time to watch this video. It will help you understand the correct portion size for a healthy diet.