Managing diabetes at 60

My 60-year-old aunt has been diagnosed with diabetes. Although he has been placed on some medications, I will appreciate it if you can kindly let me know how best we can manage her condition.

Rasidat (by SMS)

When you have diabetes, it’s important to keep your blood sugar levels within the range recommended by your healthcare professional. But many things can make your blood sugar levels change, sometimes quickly. Healthy eating is important for everyone. But when you have diabetes, you need to know how foods affect your blood sugar levels.

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It’s not only the type of food you eat. It’s also how much you eat and the types of food you combine in meals and snacks. Exercise is another important part of managing diabetes. When you move and get active, your muscles use blood sugar for energy. Regular physical activity also helps your body use insulin better.

These factors work together to lower your blood sugar level. The more strenuous your workout, the longer the effect lasts. But even light activities can improve your blood sugar level. Light activities include housework, gardening and walking. Insulin and other diabetes medicines are designed to lower blood sugar levels when diet and exercise alone don’t help enough.

How well these medicines work depends on the timing and size of the dose. Medicines you take for conditions other than diabetes also can also affect your blood sugar levels.