Diabetes requires you to change your eating and sleeping habits and exercise more. Use this information to win the war against this disease.

All food has a ‘glycemic index’ this is how much your blood sugar will be affected when you eat them. Keep in mind that lower GI numbers are what a diabetic needs.

There are many high protein alternatives to meat, such as eggs, tofu, beans and other dairy products. Try mixing it up in order to make your mouth interested.

If your child has diabetes, do not make things more stressful than they need to be. You can cope! Diabetes treatments have advanced to the point where it no longer shortens a person’s life span. Keep in mind that diabetics are living into their 80’s, and the oldest diabetic is 90! Your child need not be the exception!

If you’re diabetic, you must learn to indulge healthily. …