(i) Follow a meal plan that is planned for you with your healthcare team: Look for recipes that are low in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, salt (sodium), and added sugars. Include in your diet fruits and vegetables, fish, lean meats, chicken or turkey without the skin, dried peas or beans, and low-fat or non fat milk and cheese. 

(ii) Limit your portion sizes (use the plate method): Make half your plate vegetables and fruit, one quarter of the plate a lean protein food, and one quarter of the plate a whole grain food. 

(iii) Exercise safely every day: Talk to your healthcare provider before staring any exercise program, and take small steps until you can build up to at least 30 minutes most days of the week. A brisk walk is excellent exercise., 

(iv) Do not smoke cigarettes or use any tobacco products: As they can make diabetic complications worse. 

(v) Take your medicines the way your healthcare provider asks you to. 

(vi) Have our eyes checked regularly : People with diabetes should see an eye care specialist, an ophthalmologist, at least once a year to check for damage to their retinas.