Developing a Diabetes-Friendly Lifestyle

For people with type 2 diabetes, small lifestyle changes, made gradually, can have a short-term impact on your health by reducing blood sugar levels and helping you feel and function better day-to-day. These incremental changes may also have substantial long-term benefits, helping reduce the risk of future complications. By working with your health care team to make smart choices about diet, nutrition and appropriate physical activity, people with diabetes can implement small lifestyle changes without giving up favorite activities, such as dining out, travelling or socializing.