Step 1
Begin exercising by riding a bike, washing the car or taking the dog for a walk around the neighborhood. Aim for 30 minutes of continuous physical activity five days a week, suggests the American Diabetes Association. The benefits of working out decrease blood sugar levels for up to 24 hours, reports the University of Michigan Medical Center.
Step 2
Lose weight. Start by tracking current eating habits for three days, advises the American Diabetes Association. Compare serving sizes and caloric intake to recommendations made by the American Diabetes Association. Make adjustments as needed to your daily diet by serving food using measuring cups and foots; eventually you will be able to identify proper serving sizes without measuring.
Step 3
Eat meals and snacks at the same time each day. Stay on a consistent schedule to manage blood sugar levels, advises MayoClinic.com. Don’t skip meals, which may cause you to overeat later in the day.
Step 4
Check the total carbohydrates on food labels; carbohydrates have the greatest impact on blood sugar levels, according to MayoClinic.com. Balance the number of carbohydrate servings a day between meals and snacks to keep sugar levels low, suggests the Vermont Department of Health. One carbohydrate serving equals 15 grams of carbohydrates. Women can consume between three to four carbohydrate servings per meal, and men can consume between four and five.
