** 1. Since the case is diagnosed and long standing thus it is wise to check with a diabetes specialist, who will look clinically for: . Weight . blood pressure . Examination of peripheral pulses on the legs. . Examination of the feet: especially the inter digital spaces and soles, for infections, ulcer and sensory loss . say NO to: Sugar, all sweets, cakes, sweetened biscuits-drinks, sweet fruits like mangoes and grapes, jam,honey, canned sweet fruits . Eat in Plenty: all leafy vegetables, tomato, cucumber, brinjal, cauliflower, lady s finger, soup [tomato/vegetable], butter milk, sugar free drinks, tea/coffee with sweeteners, all cereals, sprouted pulses. . Eat restricted quantities: chapati, bread, corn flour, plain or salted biscuits, rice, meat, eggs, chicken, fish, skimmed milk. . Regularize timings and quantity of meals. . be careful in festivals and marriages, compensate for extra sweets by reducing previous and subsequent meals. . do not remain starving for long periods . avoid alcoholic drinks. . wash the feet daily, dry them, inspect them & then sprinkle lot of talcum powder. . avoid walking barefoot, even at home. . wear soft cotton socks and canvas shoes, avoid tight fitting shoes and chappals. . cut nails carefully and always after bath, when they are soft. . good prescription medicines are: madhumehari granukes, HYPONIDD tablet, Diabecon tablet, Jambu assav, chandan assav, vasant kusumakar ras