Type 1 diabetes or insulin dependent diabetes needs constant blood glucose level monitoring would help to understand the disorder better and come out with possible solutions to control it for a lifetime. Managing Type 2 diabetes requires diet consumption of complex and low glycaemic index carbohydrates that would not cause spikes in sugar level. Taking a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, with avoiding high sodium, saturated fats and refined sugar and flour helps. Baking, boiling and steaming in the place of frying food helps.
Regular exercise in the form of treadmill, walking, and biking are good for diabetics. This helps to control blood sugar levels, blood pressure and improves cholesterol and circulation and feel fit. It also helps relieve stress and elevates mood, and makes one feel relaxed and self confident. Lastly education with gaining knowledge about diabetes can go a long way in helping in its control.