Why is it important to keep your blood sugar in a target range?
Keeping your blood sugar in a target range reduces your risk of problems from diabetes. These problems include eye disease (retinopathy), kidney disease (nephropathy), and nerve disease (neuropathy). If you're pregnant, staying in a target range can also help prevent problems during pregnancy.
How can healthy eating help you manage your blood sugar?
Healthy eating is an important part of managing diabetes. It helps keep your blood sugar in your target range, which you set with your doctor. Carbohydrate counting, using the plate method, and watching portion sizes are three ways to help you manage your blood sugar.
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