Top 20 scientifically proven ways to manage your blood glucose

There are many ways to manage your blood glucose and control diabetes. Below are the top 20 scientifically proven ways to manage your blood glucose.

In terms of movement and relaxation:

1. Stay active every part of the day, exercise a lot in between
2. Exercise at least twice a week
3. Strengthen the muscles at least 2 times a week
4. Control your stress, do relaxation exercises every day
5. Get enough sleep, at least 8 hours is the advice

Some more food and drinks:

1. Eat plenty of fiber every day
2. Eat more vegetables, half a plate full
3. Eat more fruit, 2 to 3 pieces a day
4. Eat more nuts and seeds, a handful a day
5. Eat more fish, once a week, preferably oily fish
6. Drink more water

Eating and drinking less:

1. Avoid sugary drinks
2. Reduce your intake of simple and refined carbohydrates
3. Eat less red meat, a maximum of 2 times a week
4. Eat less or better yet no processed foods
5. Avoid alcohol

Other tips:

1. Stop smoking
2. Check your blood glucose regularly
3. Follow a diabetes education-healthy living program
4. Maintain a healthy weight