There is no cure for diabetes, but it can be treated and controlled. The goals of managing diabetes are to:

You hold the keys to managing your diabetes by:

•   Planning what you eat and following a balanced meal plan
•   Exercising regularly
•   Taking medication, if prescribed, and closely following the guidelines on how and when to take it
•   High Monitoring your blood glucose and blood pressure levels at home
•   Keeping your appointments with your healthcare providers and having laboratory tests completed as ordered by your doctor.