Diabetes is a condition that is believed to affect 177 million people worldwide. It develops when your blood sugar levels become extremely high due to your pancreas not producing enough insulin or your body not responding to insulin properly. If diabetes is not managed properly it can be very unpleasant and damage a number of vital organs. However, if the right approach is used the symptoms are minimal and you can prevent it from affecting your day to day life. In this article I am going to outline three top tips for keeping your diabetes under control.
1) MODIFY YOUR DIET:- Your diet can have a massive effect on your blood glucose levels. Eating certain foods such as those that are high in sugar and low in fibre can cause large surges in your blood glucose levels. Contrastingly eating foods that are high in fibre and slower digesting can help stabilise your blood glucose levels. Fruits and vegetables are two food groups that are very good for diabetics as they are both rich in fibre and relatively low in calories. Modifying your diet and eating foods that help keep your glucose levels relatively stable can go a long way towards keeping your diabetes under control.
2) EXERCISE REGULARLY:- Exercise is another great way to manage your diabetes. It helps in a number of ways. First, studies suggest that exercise can make your cells more responsive to insulin and also stimulate the use of glucose. Secondly, regular physical activity can reduce your body fat levels over time. Fat cells are less responsive to insulin than other cells so by reducing your body fat levels you can make your body more receptive to insulin.
3) CHECK YOUR BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVELS REGULARLY:- Without regular blood glucose checks there is no way you can see whether your diet and exercise routine are having the desired effect and whether your diabetes is under control. Blood glucose checks can be performed throughout the day by using a portable glucometer. If the glucometer readings are consistently above normal you should seek advice from your doctor and may need to modify your diet and exercise routine.
Although diabetes is a serious medical condition small changes can really help keep it under control. Eating better foods, becoming more active and keeping an eye on your blood glucose levels can make a big difference and help you avoid the negative symptoms of diabetes.
Every intention has been made to make this article accurate and informative but it is intended for general information only. Diabetes is a medical condition and this article is not intended as a substitute for the advice of your doctor or a qualified medical practitioner. If you have any concerns regarding any form of diabetes you should seek the advice of your doctor immediately.
Author Resource:-
Tom Parker owns and operates a number of useful fitness resources and websites. You can learn more about diabetes and treating diabetes by visiting his websites.
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