What it's like to live with Type 2 diabetes

What it's like to live with Type 2 diabetes

What's it like living with Type 2 diabetes? Here's how just a few adjustments to your daily routine can make a big difference to your overall health

By Lisa Bendall

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It's all about choices

When you’re living with Type 2 diabetes, it affects many of your daily decisions. But with the right choices, your disease will stay under control. “Healthy eating and exercise are the cornerstones here,” says Palmer. These strategies will help you stabilize your blood sugars, maintain your ideal weight, reduce your risk of complications—and get on with your life.

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• 19 tips for stable, steady blood sugar levels
• 13 tips for eating out if you have diabetes