In a word, yes!
Diabetes can be a difficult disease to manage, especially for the elderly or caregivers of the elderly.
But you may also be able to help your body maintain normal blood sugar levels by eating a healthy, balanced diet:
- Choose snacks and foods that fit into the recommended food groups.
- Enjoy exercise and physical activity to keep your weight in optimal ranges
- Select fiber-rich fruits, vegetables and whole grains over empty calories and sugary snacks.
- Avoid monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats and decrease intake of saturated fats and trans fatty acids.
- Limit alcoholic beverages to two drinks for men or one drink for women.
- Get physical for at least 30 minutes a day!
No matter what state of health you or your elderly loved on are in, a healthy, well-rounded diet that energizes and sustains you is a key part of every day.
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CareGivers of America has been helping South Florida families navigate senior home care since 1992. With offices serving the Treasure Coast, Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties, their team of home care experts supports thousands of families in keeping their loved ones safe, independent, and comfortable at home. From referring home health aides and companion care to supporting neighbors with dementia or on a rehabilitation journey, whether an individual needs just a bit of assistance or 24-hour Live-in Care, CareGivers of America provides the compassion and expertise families count on most.
