\u2022If you want to make sure you don’t have diabetes, please see a medical professional or a doctor at the Commonwealth Health Center, or make an appointment at one of the private medical clinics.<\/p>\n
Lifestyle changes<\/p>\n
\u2022For all people with diabetes only you can control it. The person with the disease should eat a balanced diet, exercise regularly, and take your medicine every day.<\/p>\n
Reduce salt<\/p>\n
\u2022People can help reduce the effect of diabetes by reducing the amount of salt, soy sauce, salty and canned meat, and other salty additions to their diet.<\/p>\n
\u2022Reduce sugars<\/p>\n
One way many people can help reduce the effect of diabetes by stopping taking all sweet drinks like soda, canned drinks, and powered drinks.<\/p>\n
Reduce fatty foods<\/p>\n
\u2022One way many people can help reduce the effect of diabetes by reducing the amount of fatty foods like beef, pork, and fried foods in their diet.<\/p>\n
More fruits, vegetables<\/p>\n
\u2022One way many people can help reduce the effect of diabetes by eating local fruits and vegetables at every meal.<\/p>\n
Exercise<\/p>\n
\u2022One way many people can help reduce the effect of diabetes is by starting a regular program of mild exercise.<\/p>\n
Smoking<\/p>\n
\u2022One way many people can help reduce the effect of diabetes is to make their life healthier by deciding to stop smoking.<\/p>\n
Alcohol<\/p>\n
\u2022One way many people can help reduce the effect of diabetes is to make their life healthier by reducing to one a day, or not taking alcoholic drinks.<\/p>\n
Summary<\/p>\n
Diabetes is a serious disease which can affect the young, elderly-even pregnant women. It can be controlled. You can do your part to live a healthier life. Contact the Department of Public Health for more information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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