I have diabetes, how to lead a healthy lifestyle when you have diabetes? Do I need to completely avoid sweets? What exercises are the best for diabetes?

Question

Live a active life not sedentary.
Physical exercises daily 15-20 min aerobic/stretch will suit you.
Diet balanced protein rich, fibre rich. Lots of salad. Avoid sweets n fried food. Cold drinks in particular. Take small meals at 3- 4 hr interval 4 to 5 meals.
Eat timely sleep timely at least 7 hr. Can meditate 20 -30 min if feel stress.
Be positive check sugar level frequently. Keep in touch with your personal physician.

Praveen Paliwal · Accepted Answer

Live a active life not sedentary.
Physical exercises daily 15-20 min aerobic/stretch will suit you.
Diet balanced protein rich, fibre rich. Lots of salad. Avoid sweets n fried food. Cold drinks in particular. Take small meals at 3- 4 hr interval 4 to 5 meals.
Eat timely sleep timely at least 7 hr. Can meditate 20 -30 min if feel stress.
Be positive check sugar level frequently. Keep in touch with your personal physician.

Prabhakar Laxman Jathar · Answer

Mr. Lybrate-user, healthy lifestyle means: 1) regular exercise for about an hour, initially brisk walking will be fine. But if you can do jogging for half to 1 hour, then that is excellent. Running and/or jogging is excellent exercise, burns a lot of calories, keeps you fit. 2) sweets have to be totally avoided. The reason is sucrose in sweets is converted to glucose and blood sugar level goes up almost instantly.
3) deep fried foods contain harmful fats called trans fats, should be avoided, same is the case with junk fods and pastries. 4) aerated sweetened drinks (colas) are very harmful, have no nutrition value at all. 5) consume whole grain products, whole grain flours, do not use products made of refined flours like maida. 6) refrain from alcohol and smoking. All these things mean a healthy lifestyle. Thanks for the question and best of luck.