Eating right may not be as
difficult as you think. A dietitian
can help you put together a plan
that meets your personal needs.
If you are referred to a dietician
by your doctor, it is free.
3. Forgetting Your Feet
You should check your feet each day, but it can be easy to
come up with reasons why not to — it takes too much time,
you forget, or you have limited mobility and it’s too hard.
Washing and checking your feet for signs of trouble daily is
essential to avoid serious injury. This is true no matter what
type of diabetes you have.
4. Smoking
You might tell yourself, “I only take a few puffs.” You may say
that smoking keeps you from eating too much. “If I quit, I’ll
gain weight.” Smoking and diabetes are a deadly duo. Smoking
increases your risk for complications. Quitting smoking is one
of the best things you can do for your health.
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