What are the best ways to control diabetes in a 68-year-old through lifestyle changes?

Hello,

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I have gone through your history and understand your concerns.

Here are the suggestions to be followed:

1. Strict diabetic diet: It is strongly recommended to adhere to a strict diabetic diet. Advise seeking the opinion of a dietician for a personalized diet chart based on factors such as height, weight, body mass index, personal preferences, dislikes, and considerations related to religion and culture.
2. Physical activity: Encourage engaging in brisk walks, yoga, and exercise as health permits, starting gradually. Incorporate deep breathing exercises and utilize stairs within the house or workplace.
3. Social engagement: Facilitate social engagement by encouraging participation in groups with like-minded people to step outside, get fresh air, and foster a sense of community.
4. Occupational engagement: Involve the individual in activities or work that align with their professional or passionate interests.
5. Dietary restrictions: Strictly avoid sweeteners, sugar, honey, jaggery, fried and oily foods, junk food, alcohol, non-vegetarian items, smoking, and all kinds of biscuits.Exclude juices of all kinds, carrots, beetroot, bread, potatoes, and white rice from the diet. Limit fruit intake to papaya, guava, and kiwi. Also, discourage the intake of coconut water, oral rehydration solutions (ORS), desserts, and bakery items.

Regularly check vital signs and monitor blood pressure. Continue ongoing medications as prescribed.

Hope I have clarified your query. I will be happy to help you further.

Thank you.