Health Messages for Sweet Smiles Club

Keep your blood sugar within the normal range and consult your doctor in case of high or

low levels

Measure your blood sugar before meals and two hours after meals

Rotate insulin injection sites in your body and do not inject in

one place many times

Make sure of the correct dose of insulin before injection

Replace sweets with fresh fruits as they are beneficial to you.

Eat your meals and snacks regularly and do not miss or delay

any meal or snack

Ensure consuming 3 cups of low fat milk, Laban or yogurt every day to keep your bones and teeth strong

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Reduce your intake of animal fat, butter, ghee and greasy foods

Do not forget to consume fresh vegetables and fruits because they are

good for your health, and consume them at your breakfast, lunch, dinner

and snacks

Always carry with you cubes of sugar or juice to use them in case of low

blood sugar events

Always carry with you “your diabetes identification card”

Practice exercise regularly, such as fast walking or biking

Do not forget drinking water because it is beneficial to your health

Reduce your intake of sugar, desserts and sweetened drinks

Inform your parents or teachers when you feel sick or with low blood

sugar level

Make sure of washing your hands with water and soap many times

aday

Take care of your teeth and wash them with tooth paste and brush at least in the morning and before bed

Keep your body clean and care about your skin and feet all the time

Be careful of sharp tools and do not play with electrical wires or chemical

materials

Eat only safe and healthy foods

Purchase only healthy and nutritious foods from supermarkets and ask your

parents on food contents and carbohydrate amounts on foods’ labels

Practice safety when you cross streets and always set at the back seat of your

father’s car and wear safety belt

Do not throw the used insulin needles or blood sugar testing items in the

garbage. Place them in a special container that has a cover

When you travel or move out keep your insulin in a cold place, but not in

the freezer

If you feel sick or with fever drink more water and healthy beverages, and check your blood sugar many

times a day.

We wish you a safe and a healthy life

Health Education CommitteeSaudi Diabetes & Endocrine

Association