Diabetes: Control Your Blood Sugar

Published on May 28, 2015

Authored by Pfizer Medical Team

Controlling your blood sugar is important in managing your diabetes. You can take steps that can help you make changes to reach your blood sugar control numbers. Getting control starts when you begin to watch your weight and take your medicines as prescribed, but there are other things you can do that will help too. These may include:

Staying active and exercising
Making a personalized meal plan with your nutritionist or doctor
Checking your blood sugar at regular intervals and writing down the results
Knowing what to do when your blood sugar is too high or too low

If you have diabetes, you can take steps to help control your blood sugar.
Start by making small changes to help you reach your goal numbers.

Check off the steps you will take to lower your blood sugar

1. Watch your weight

Eat foods that are lower in fat, such as low-fat dairy products, lean meats, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and beans

Lose weight slowly if you are overweight or obese. Be sure to talk with your healthcare provider about a weight goal that’s right for you

2. Take your medicines

Take your pills or insulin as instructed by your healthcare provider

3. Be active

Stay active as recommended by your physician. For example, incorporating 30-minutes of physical activity into your daily routine about five times a week.