Diabetes & Insulin

If you have been told that you have diabetes, you may be wondering, "How can I do all that I need to do?" Living with diabetes can seem like a difficult task. You may feel uneasy about giving yourself tests, medications and injections. But you can have diabetes and still lead a normal life. The steps you take to care for yourself should become part of your daily routine. Learn these steps well--they will help you to stay healthy.

What steps do I need to take?

Your health care provider will talk to you about how to care for your health. The goal is to keep your blood glucose and fat levels as normal as you can. The steps include:

• Giving yourself insulin injections or taking oral diabetes medications. (Your health care provider will tell you if you need to take medication.)
• Creating and following meal plans
• Exercising
• Testing your blood and urine
• Getting regular check-ups

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