5 Tips to Help Your Diabetes
There are about 29 million people in the United States who
suffer from type 2 diabetes, an illness that is becoming increasingly common
and is also highly preventable. With lifestyle changes, diabetes can be managed
and prevented.
Aim for a healthy weight
When you have extra weight, this can cause an increase in blood
sugar. Maintaining a healthy weight can keep your blood sugar at more normal
levels and better overall health.
Exercise
Exercise is very important when it comes to managing or
preventing type 2 diabetes. Regular exercise can help lower weight, lower
stress levels, blood pressure, cholesterol and triglyceride. Even just by
adding in walks into your day can make a difference. Aim for 30 minutes of
aerobic exercise at least four times a week.
Diet
Having a healthy diet is a lifestyle change, and that can be
hard for people.
Keep carbs in check, they tend to affect your blood sugar the
most. Know how many carbohydrates are in the food you’re eating to keep them at
the level you need to be for managing your blood sugar.
Avoid processed sugar. Sugar in the form of sucrose or high
fructose corn syrup can spike blood sugar rapidly. For people with diabetes, it
is especially dangerous.
Be on top of your schedule
Diabetes requires an everyday awareness as well as a schedule
when it comes to medication and insulin. If you have trouble remembering to
take your medication or test yourself regularly, try setting reminders on your
phone or keep a calendar near by. Consistency can make all the difference.
Try acupuncture
Neuropathy is one result of diabetes, acupuncture can help
reduce this nerve pain by boosting the release of endorphins, the body’s
natural pain reliever. Acupuncture has almost no side effects and is a great
complementary option to reducing chronic pain.
Bishara Wilson, L.Ac., MSTOM, C.SMA
New York Sports Acupuncture
(888) 375-5444
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