To prevent problems, keep your blood sugar in the blood as close to normal as possible and follow the advice of your physician. Here are some other tips:
* Eat a varied healthy diet. Avoid foods that are high in fat, cholesterol, salt and added sugars.
* Maintain a healthy weight. If you’re overweight, your doctor may advise you how to lose weight without it being dangerous to your health.
* Control your blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
* Be physically active regularly.
* No smoking
* Visit your doctor regularly, even when you are well. Your doctor will test to see if early signs of complications.
* Call your doctor right away if you have any of the warning signs listed in this brochure.
People with diabetes are at increased risk for heart disease and of stroke (embolism). The risk is even higher among people who have diabetes and smoke, in those with blood pressure (blood) high, those with a family history of heart disease or who are overweight.
Diabetes can also damage blood vessels in your kidneys so that they can not filter the material must be removed. This damage is called diabetic nephropathy. Some people with kidney disease will eventually require dialysis treatment is to eliminate waste substances from the blood, or even a kidney transplant.
Diabetic retinopathy (eye problems)
Diabetics should be careful with alcohol intake. Alcohol is a known risk factor for obesity and the development of type 2 
