Nutrition
If you are a person with diabetes, then nutrition is very important. What, when, and how much you eat can all affect your blood glucose levels. Keeping your blood glucose at a healthy level will prevent or help slow down future complications. The Food Guide Pyramid is a valuable tool, and if used properly, can help keep your blood glucose in check.

Physical Activity
Exercise can enhance insulin sensitivity and improve blood glucose control. It is never too late to get started on a fitness routine! No matter how young, old, or busy you currently are there is an exercise program to fit your lifestyle! Remember to consult with your physician prior to beginning any exercise program.

Medications
You may have questions about the use of nonprescription or over-the-counter (OTC) drugs to treat conditions like the common cold. Your Rite Aid Pharmacist is a valuable resource, and can provide information on the appropriate use of OTCs and how they may affect blood glucose.

Monitoring
Monitoring helps you find out what happens to your blood glucose levels when you eat certain foods, when you exercise, or when you lose or gain weight. It helps you see what happens to blood glucose when you take diabetes medication or insulin, are sick, or are emotionally upset.

Highs & Lows
It is important to know that your warning signs may be different from someone else that has diabetes. You may even have low blood glucose levels without any warning signs, especially if you have had diabetes for a long time or are taking certain heart medications that hide these warning signs.

Complications
Diabetes is serious and should not be ignored. People with diabetes can lead very normal and happy lives, but must still follow their diabetes care plan. Uncontrolled diabetes can lead to very serious complications.