Living with Diabetes

Proper diet and nutrition can help keep many other health conditions at bay, including heart disease, high blood pressure and obesity. A proper diet, along with exercise, can help manage blood glucose levels.

Exercise, the dreaded E word, is vital to living a healthy lifestyle and managing your diabetes. Despite popular belief, exercise doesn't have to be difficult. You can create a practical exercise plan that fits into your daily life.

If a gym doesn't work for you, take the time to catch up with a friend during an afternoon walk or you can bring back the romance, and the muscle, by a night out dancing. Adding physical activity to your daily routine isn't difficult and it will pay off greatly in the long run.

Take a step, literally.

Join the American Diabetes Association in the fight against diabetes, sign up for Step Out Walk to Fight Diabetes, a diabetes fundraising walk where you can exercise and help find a cure for diabetes! While there you can visit the Men's Health Corner to learn ways you can manage your diabetes. Get involved and get active!

50-25-25 Your Winning Numbers

Before you chow down look closely at your plate, it should look like the one below, 50% vegetables, 25% proteins and 25% grains or starches, and a glass of milk to wash it all down makes this a well-rounded healthy meal.

Are you balanced? Visit Create Your Plate to test your ability to recognize a balanced meal

A registered dietitian can help individualize your nutrition plan and let you know what foods will fit your health needs.

If you'd like more information on the right nutrition plan for you visit MyFoodAdvisor.