"Your risk of cardiovascular disease can be reduced or delayed if your type 2 diabetes is properly managed. These tips have helped me manage my type 2 diabetes. I hope they will also keep you in the know and help guide you toward a healthy way of living."

— Randy Jackson

Keep active and maintain a healthy body weight.

Even 30 minutes of moderate physical activity at least 5 days a week can help prevent diabetes, reduce blood pressure and cholesterol, maintain a healthy body weight, and minimize risk of cardiovascular disease.

Normalize your numbers.

Schedule regular visits with your doctor to help monitor your blood sugar and manage your diabetes. It has been shown that you can reduce cardiovascular disease by improving your blood sugar control. Learn to keep track of your critical health numbers, including cholesterol, body weight and blood sugar.

Opt for a healthy lifestyle.

Eat a healthy, balanced diet and reduce intake of saturated and trans fats, cholesterol, sodium, and added sugars. Also, if you smoke, opt to quit. Smoking increases blood pressure and risk of cardiovascular disease.

Work with your doctor.

People living with type 2 diabetes often need multiple approaches to treatment to control the disease and its associated risks. If you live with type 2 diabetes, it's important to talk with your doctor, describe your symptoms, and be persistent until you find treatment options and lifestyle changes that work for you.

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