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How Low Should You Go?

Managing Diabetes

Keeping glucose levels as low as possible prevents or
slows many complications affecting the eyes, kidneys,
nerves and heart. However, be careful not to go too low.

Call your doctor if you have
blood sugar less than 70 mg/dL
or more than 300 mg/dL three
readings in a row.

To better balance your blood sugar levels – and add
many healthy years to your life:

Eat Right Always eat the right foods, in the right
amounts, at the right times.
For help controlling • Read food labels and watch carb counts
your blood sugar, or • Eat a variety of foods for a well-balanced diet
information about our • Avoid “convenience” foods which are often
Outpatient Diabetes
Program, call us at high in fat, carbs and sodium
888.224.6454.
Stay Active Physical activity also can help:
Sources: American Diabetes Association, • Lower blood pressure
diabetes.org; Centers for Disease Control • Lower “bad” cholesterol and raise
and Prevention, cdc.gov
“good” cholesterol
2 Vitality Magazine I Fall 2018 I Issue 3 • Prevent or eliminate excess weight
• Reduce stress, increase energy levels

and improve your mood

Take Medication Treatments vary for type 2 diabetes.
as Prescribed Yours could include:
• One type of pill
• A combination of pills
• Pills plus insulin