A diabetic diet will be necessary if your blood sugar spikes over 140 two hours after a meal. Spikes in blood sugar will, after a time cause heart disease, eye problems, foot problems, kidney disease, plus many other complications to your health.
Controlling your blood sugar will prevent or slow down all of these risks coming from ignored diabetes. The sooner you get started, the better your chances are of preventing them.
The best way to figure all this out is to get a dietitian to plan a diet for you. If you would rather do your own planning, start with the diabetes food pyramid. This is a little bit different then the regular food pyramid. This will be a good guide in planning your menu.
You will lose weight and feel much better if you train yourself to leave the table just a little bit hungry and have a piece of fruit a couple of hours after a meal.
You are probably a big eater, after all that's what brings on diabetes. So you will have to think small when it comes to food. This gets easier as time goes on. Remind yourself that you are fighting a disease and you will win the battle.
Studies show that it's good to get out and be very active and socialize. Avoid the TV and take up hobbies that will keep you moving. Walking is one of the best ways to get your exercise and it won't cost you a thing.
Another important way to prevent diabetes and high blood sugar is to relax with meditation, yoga, and tai-chi exercises. Learn to put worry out of your mind and think positive.
If you're pre-diabetic, be thankful that you found out in time to change your lifestyle for the better.
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