South Africa has a high prevalence of diabetes, with estimates ranging from 4.2 million to 9 million people living with diabetes. To manage and prevent complications, you can measure your blood glucose regularly. A normal fasting blood glucose range is 3.9 to 5.5 mmol/L. Tips for managing diabetes is to make healthy eating and physical activity a part of your daily routine. With diabetes it is important to accept that there will be ups and downs. Maintaining a balanced diet is integral in managing this condition.
There are many ways to control diabetes. There are so many fad diets and myths that we fall prey to in order to manage diabetes. I understand the importance of diet as a means to maintain your health and there is no one size fits all when it comes to diets. Eating low GI, reducing fat, and ensuring variety in your diet are key ways to manage blood glucose. Let me help you develop a personalised, practical and healthy was to eat and in so doing, manage your diabetes in the best possible way.