In our series - Lifestyle Matters - we're exploring how diet, exercise and other health behaviors affect people who have been affected by cancer.  The series is based on the recently published American Cancer Society Nutrition and Physical Activity Guidelines for Cancer Survivors , which summarizes the latest findings on lifestyle choices. This installment answers questions commonly asked by folks who have lived with and beyond cancer. Of course, these are only general answers, and specific questions should be answered by healthcare professionals.

It's hard enough to keep track of your daily responsibilities. It's even harder to plan for events years down the road. But if you have diabetes, you must start taking steps now to possibly avoid complications in the future.