Good nutrition is important. Your diet should consist of highfibre and low fat foods. Try to eat 3 regular meals a day that are high in complex carbohydrates and fibre and low in fat.
Control portion sizes
Try to eat at least 3 servings of vegetables and 2 servings of fruit a day. Limit your intake of fried foods. Rather boil, steam,grill or bake food.
The first point of contact for screening for diabetes mellitus in Botswana will be the local clinics or private surgeries. In Botswana, there is a clinic within the 5 km radius in towns, cities and villages. Specialized diabetes care can be accessed through our primary and district hospitals around Botswana.There is specialized clinic in children with diabetes and other hormonal disorders at Princess Marina Hospital.