Type-2 diabetes: Simple tips to keep it under control

"Sodium is an essential trace element found in salt and supports contracting and relaxing of muscles, maintaining adequate fluid balance and preventing dehydration, preventing low blood pressure and sending nervous system impulses," mentioned Chawla. (Source: Getty Images/Thinkstock)

Better diabetes management will also benefit your mood. Also, energy levels are adversely affected when your glucose levels are high. (Source: Getty Images/Thinkstock)

Use fresh vegetables and fruits rather than canned. (Source: Getty Images/Thinkstock)

To sum up, it is critical to wisely choose our food options post 30. Diet should be adjusted accordingly so as to meet the body's needs. These minimal changes can bring about greater impact in keeping a women active and healthy. (Source: Getty Images/Thinkstock)

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Physical activity is the perfect partner to your healthy eating plan. Food gives you energy, and activity can help to burn it up. The American Diabetes Association recommends accumulating 30 minutes of aerobic activity such as walking on most days, with the addition of resistance training (pulling, lifting) two or three times a week. (Source: Getty Images/Thinkstock)

Your physical activity plan should, over time, include three types of activity: - Aerobic or cardiovascular activity that benefits the heart and lungs (walking, biking, swimming, dancing, stair-climbing). - Resistance or strength training (lifting, pulling, pushing). - Stretching and flexibility. (Source: PTI)

You may also be asked to undergo an X-ray, blood test, or even sputum smear microscopy to check whether you have TB. (Source: Getty Images/Thinkstock)

Simple sugar checks can be done at home using a glucometer. The advanced sugar checks are done at health centers. Advanced sugar checks are done on a weekly, monthly and annual basis, and include checking the condition of blood sugar, cholesterol and kidney performance. (Source: Getty Images/Thinkstock)

Early detection, prevention, and treatment are the keys to minimising diabetes complications. You can also work with your diabetic educator to customise your diabetes care schedule, including personal goals and targets. Diabetes educators are certified health care professionals with specialised knowledge in diabetes self-management and education. (Source: Getty Images/Thinkstock)