17-Living with diabetes

People with diabetes can take part in all normal activities. But you have to adjust the amount of insulin you take, to what you will be doing.

• If you will be more physically active, you should reduce the amount of insulin you take in the morning.
• If you will be travelling or walking long distances, you should also reduce the amount of insulin you take.
• If you will be skipping a meal, you should reduce the amount of insulin you take.
• If you will be eating more more than usual, you should increase the amount of insulin you take.
• If you are more physically active but have not adjusted the amount of insulin you take, you should eat foods or drink liquids that are high in sugar.
• If you are away from home for more than 6 hours, make sure you always bring your medinces, needles and glucose meter, and some food and water.