Diabetes type 2 is an increasingly common problem in Western Societies.
So much so, that it is estimated that 1 in 4 people in adulthood will have diabetes or prediabetes.
This is a huge proportion of people.
Yet it’s a problem that can be modified or reversed altogether with lifestyle changes.
Even if it can’t be completely reversed, lifestyle changes can make a significant improvement and will compliment medications well.
But the fact that prediabetes and type 2 diabetes (non insulin dependent diabetes) can sometimes be reversed has spurred many people to make healthy lifestyle changes and avoid the need for medications, and the health problems associated with these conditions being out of control.
So let’s have a look at the top tips for lifestyle changes to help with the treatment of diabetes type 2.
Here they are:
1. Having low GI instead of high GI foods.
This is helpful for preventing as well as treating type 2 diabetes.
There are studies now showing that consumption of a high GI drink (the study looked at soft drinks in particular) everyday increases the likelihod of developing diabetes.
In terms of treatment, low GI foods don’t spike the blood glucose levels as much as high GI foods,
For example, take leafy green vegetables instead of potatoes, have sourdough or multigrain bread instead of white bread, and have whole fruits instead of fruit juices.
2. Have lean sources of protein, not sources of protein that contain high fat.
Learn protein sources include natural yogurt, chicken (skin off), fish, tofu, and eggs.
Lean proteins are great as they give you the protein requirements without excess fat, and they also lower the GI values of foods as they slow absorption of carbs.
2. Regular aerobic exercise such as walking.
Before starting to exercise, check with your doctor in case you need to do tests to ensure that you’re safe to exercise.
Exercise helps to reduces blood sugar levels, inmproves sensitivity to insulin (so helps the cause of type 2 diabetes), reduces cholesterol levels, decreases blood pressure, and reduces stress.
In fact some studies show that exercise was as good or better than medications in treating prediabetes.
3. Weight loss.
By doing the above, you will achieve weight loss in a healthy way.
One more handy tip.
Rememebr to avoid having one or two big meals a day.
Many people do this to try to lose weight but it does the opposite. It slows your metabolism greatly and will stop you from losing weight.
Instead, have 3-5 small meals a day.
This will maintain an even blood sugar, as well as keeping your metabolism high, both very important when you want to lose weight and reverse diabetes type 2.
So there you have it.
Thes tips will help you with both weight control as well as treating diabetes naturally.
Because your blood glucose levels will be more even, you’ll feel better mentally as well. An added bonus so many people don’t realise until they experience it, and never want to go back!
So enjoy these tips and if you know of anyone else with diabetes and will benefit from these tips, why not let them know about this article?
By: Matt Hamburg
Posts Tagged ‘Treatment Of Diabetes’
Treating Type 2 Diabetes With Lifestyle Changes
March 7th, 2010Diabetes Treatment – Treating Diabetes With Natural Products
February 5th, 2010
Treatment of diabetes is possible with natural product. You may not believe this but it is true. One can easily treat diabetes with natural herbs and medications.
Most people, these days are repulsive towards higher dosage of medicines made of chemicals due to the severe side effects they need to face as shivering, tiredness, skin allergy and dizziness. However, they don’t have the slightest idea of what to do to stay away from these medicines and still acquire efficient treatment of diabetes.
Treatment with natural products is the best solution here. Natural products are affordable and easily available throughout. There are certain herbs that work wonders when it comes to treating diabetes.
A) Here are certain precautions to take when you go for a natural remedy for diabetes.
a) Don’t consume sugar in large quantities. This may ultimately lead into complications related to blood sugar level.
b) Abstain from fatty food and focus on taking more amounts of fruits and vegetables rich in fiber. Fiber is known to reduce blood sugar levels in human body.
c) Strictly avoid sugar in take. Remember that raw fruits and whole grains rich in sugar tend to react on the body in different ways.
d) Stay away from products based on while flour. These products enhance the chances of diabetes and also tend to increase the blood sugar level. You need to strictly avoid taking these food items.
e) You need to check up your diabetes on a regular basis. The blood sugar level should be considered seriously or else, it can be dangerous and even fatal in many conditions if ignored.
B) Here are some of the natural products you need to consider when treating diabetes.
a) Fenugreek:
This is a natural herb that helps in glucose tolerance. It also breaks the glucose and allows it to excrete via urination. This herb is extremely helpful in keeping blood sugar level stable and balanced.
b) Gymnema:
This helps in enhancing insulin levels inside the body. It also keeps the sugar in control ad even destroys it under emergency conditions. One can easily use this herb for about a period of one and a half year for excellent results.
c) Cayenne:
It works as a health tonic and works towards toning blood circulation in the body.
d) Kidney beans:
These are extremely helpful in detoxifying the pancreas.
You may also look for certain herbal diabetic supplement to control this disease such as diabetic vitamins. Chromium Picolinate capsules and chromium GTF tablets are wonderful examples of herbal diabetic supplement and vitamins.
You may also consider taking certain supplements for controlling sugar such as SLIM 3, niacin, chromium, chromium Picolate, liver and gall formula, food powders and multivitamins. All these products are based exclusively on natural herbs.
C) Diabetes can also be treated via homeopathic medicines
a) Bryonia:
This is a remedy for symptoms such as dryness of the lips, bitterness in the taste and weakness.
b) Uranium Nitrate:
It is a great remedy for diabetes. It works toward reducing sugar level inside the blood and also helps in digestion. It also decreases sugar in the urine.
c) Acetic acid:
It works towards reducing frequent urination and also reduces severe thirst and dryness in skin.
By: Bertil Hjert
How Can I Prevent Diabetes?
January 17th, 2010
Many people with diabetes are given advice on how to treat their disease. What about people who have a family history of diabetes but haven’t been diagnosed with the disease themselves? Are there steps they can take that will help prevent getting diabetes? If you have ever asked yourself the question, how can I prevent diabetes, then you’ve taken the first step towards a plan that may save your life.
Losing weight is key in the treatment of diabetes as well as preventing you from getting the disease. It is important to engage in physical activity that will elevate your heart rate several times a week in order to be effective in reducing the effects of diabetes or preventing it from occurring at all. Here are some simple tips to help get you started:
1. Pick a few activities that you enjoy doing; something that already fits into your normal daily routine. It’s a good idea to pick something you can do indoors and another activity for outdoors. That way you can plan your activities depending on the weather.
2. Your activities should be centered around burning calories (losing weight) and buidling your muscles (lifting weights). You could walk to bike ride to burn calories and lift light weights to build muscles.
3. Always start slowly. Don’t be in a hurry. You are making lifelong changes here so there is no need to rush into this, especially if you haven’t exercised before. You could start with just three 10 minute walks per week, then increase the time in a week or two. Start lifting simply by moving books on a bookshelf or cans in an out of a pantry.
4. Find someone to exercise with or join an exercise class at a local gym or YMCA. This will help motivate you to keep going!
5. Stay active all day long. Where in your day can you add extra steps? Like walking farther into work, taking the stairs instead of the elevator, march in place in front of the TV, etc.
There are many ways to stay active, burn calories and lose weight. Be creative. Do whatever will motivate you to continue. If you want the answer to how can I prevent diabetes simply start moving!
By: Peter Harris
