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grain products, vegetables and fruits, milk products,
meat and alternates); preferably small meals at
regular times.Ask your dietitian about optimum
portion sizes.
5.Avoid high-fat and/or fried foods.Avoid excessive
salt, by limiting both processed foods, and salt
added while cooking and at the table.
6. If you are overweight, try to lose weight. Gradually
losing 2.25 to 4.5 kg (5 –10 lbs.) can substantially
reduce your blood sugar levels.
7.Take your diabetes medication according to your
doctor’s instructions.
8. Get plenty of exercise. In addition to making you feel
good about yourself, exercise increases muscle tone
and strength, improves circulation, reduces stress,
and helps you maintain a healthy body weight.
Exercise also helps to lower blood sugar levels. (To
learn how exercise affects you, test your blood sugar
before and after you exercise.)
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• fatigue and weakness
• blurred vision
• in extreme cases, unconsciousness†
What to do:
• Eat or drink fast-acting sugar such as:
3 dextrose tablets or 1/2 cup juice or regular soft
drink or 2 or 3 hard candies
Consult your doctor if you are unsure what to do.
Note: Some symptoms of high and low blood sugar are
the same.Your Accu-Chek Advantage Blood Glucose
Meter will help you determine your blood sugar levels.
† An unconscious person should not be given anything
to swallow.Get immediate medical attention.
Tips for Lowering Blood Sugar Levels
Anything you can do to lower your blood sugar levels
may help reduce your risk of diabetic complications.
1. Perfect your use of the Accu-Chek Blood Glucose
Monitoring System and test your blood sugar levels
regularly.
2. Drink plenty of water.
3.Avoid fruit juices, alcohol,and soft drinks that
contain sugar.
4. Eat balanced, healthy meals comprising a variety of
foods (at least three of the four key food groups:
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