Endocrinology-Diabetes Questions Blood Sugar

How to improve my sugar level?

I am a 36-year-old man and have been detected with diabetes for the last 4 years. I am on medication, but are there any lifestyle changes that can help me improve my sugar levels?

3 Answers

Lifestyle modifications are always the first step in management when you have type 2 diabetes. ADA recommend exercise of at least 150 minutes per week. Utritionist or diabetes educator is also a great source to help change bad diet habits and come up with reasonable meal plans for you.
Diet and exercise make a big difference.
Yes — reading labels, reducing carbohydrates such as potatoes, breads, rice, sweets, soda, juices and the like. Increase physical activity, work on weight loss.