Part two!

Hey bloggers,

If you’ve already been diagnosed with any type of diabetes or blood sugar disorder, you’re probably
super busy managing your current condition, and you probably haven’t put much thought into
preventing other conditions. I don’t blame you at all. But, you are also probably well on your way to
preventing other conditions like cardiovascular disease by maintaining a healthy lifestyle. As we learned
yesterday, avoiding smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, and staying active will help you fend off
cardiovascular disease and will help you maintain a healthy blood sugar. Here are a few additional tips
to add to your daily routine:

If I don’t sound like a broken record yet…

Watch your blood pressure. Some really easy tricks are to switch from salt, which we know increases
blood pressure, to something lower in sodium like Mrs. Dash’s products, which should season your
foods without adding tons of extra sodium.

Watch your cholesterol. Having diabetes makes you more likely to develop a cardiovascular disease
because your body can’t regulate your ratio of good and bad cholestertol. The cholesterol starts to build
up in your arteries, and BAM! You’re in trouble. So watch your fat and cholesterol intake as well as your
carb and sugar intake. If you’re looking for heart healthy, diabetes friendly recipes, try the American
Heart Association.

Don’t let any of it get you down. You may be feeling overwhelmed dealing with two (or the potential for
two) chronic conditions, but you aren’t alone, and it certainly is manageable. Find a healthy way to deal
with your stress (because stressing out about it will make it worse!) and focus on the things you CAN do
to improve your health, rather than everyone you perceive as wrong with your health. All you have to
do is make sure you watch your levels, eat right, and exercise and you are well on your way to the clear!

From my heart to yours,
Red

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