Keep calm
Keep calm
Stress can cause your blood sugar to rise, according to the NIH
Stress can cause your blood sugar to rise, according to the NIH
Drink in moderation
Drink in moderation
Drinking alcohol can produce signs of low blood sugar, according to the Mayo Clinic
Drinking alcohol can produce signs of low blood sugar, according to the Mayo Clinic
Adjust for your stage of life
Adjust for your stage of life
The Mayo Clinic also explains that hormone levels can cause your blood sugar to fluctuate.
The Mayo Clinic also explains that hormone levels can cause your blood sugar to fluctuate.
Be aware that some medications may affect your diabetes
Be aware that some medications may affect your diabetes
Mayo Clinic notes, some medications are sweetened, and others may affect healthy glucose levels in other ways
Mayo Clinic notes, some medications are sweetened, and others may affect healthy glucose levels in other ways
Brush up on your oral hygiene.
Brush up on your oral
hygiene
.
Diabetes puts you at greater risk for gum disease. According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA),
Diabetes puts you at greater risk for gum disease. According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA),
Sweeten it yourself
Sweeten
it yourself
To give yourself more control, you can reduce sugar in your diet by adding your own sweeteners
To give yourself more control, you can reduce sugar in your diet by adding your own sweeteners
Get vaccinated
Get vaccinated
illnesses such as the flu, pneumonia and hepatitis B are more common in people with diabetes
illnesses such as the flu, pneumonia and hepatitis B are more common in people with diabetes
Know your data
Know your data
Continuous glucose monitoring is key to managing your diabetes care
Continuous glucose monitoring is key to managing your diabetes care
Follow your plan set with your doctor, even when you're feeling good
Follow your plan set with your doctor, even when you're feeling good
Eat High Fiber Foods
Eat High Fiber Foods