Suggestions for Women with Type 2 Diabetes

Being physically active can help you to stay healthy and feel good about yourself.

Here are some ideas for making positive health steps for women with type 2 diabetes:

Find healthy ways to manage eating. Consult a dietitian for ideas.

Find other sources of satisfaction besides eating. Binge eating is often an attempt to satisfy needs other than physical hunger.

Increase physical activity. Not only does this help control weight and blood glucose, it also improves body image and self-esteem.

If you have an eating disorder or think you might have one, please get the professional help you need to deal with the problem. Even if your eating is not a sufficiently serious problem to warrant calling it an eating disorder, some of the suggestions above could help you control your weight and blood glucose. And that could help you lead a longer, healthier life with diabetes.

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