Previously, I wrote an article about bumping up your exercise program, by 10%. Whether you are walking, jogging, performing aerobics, bump it up 10%. You will see results in blood sugar readings and your overall health. If you don not have an exercise program, start one. Family members will ask you to do it for them, but you can only do it for yourself. You are he primary beneficiary or your exercise. You will benefit from lower blood sugar and a healthier you.
There are other ways to lower your blood sugar levels. One is the way you eat. as a pharmacist, I have had endocrinologists and diabetics tell me the same thing time and time again. People afflicted with this condition are stubborn concerning change in their lifestyle. They tell me this is more common with diabetes than with most other medical conditions. They seem to get angry, not necessarily at someone. They get angry when someone suggests a change to better their condition.
I believe, if you are reading this article, you have overcome that obstacle. You are looking fr answers. Now, is a good time to go forward. Let’s talk about diet.
Often, when someone is diagnosed with diabetes, they are instructed to cut back on calories. You think, I don not know how many calories I even consume on a daily basis. I don not keep track of my diet. This is a god place to start. Keep an account of what you eat. Then plan future consumption around that.
Your health care professional may have told you to go on a 1,000 to 1,200 calorie a day diet. You haven’t got a clue how much this is. You add up the calories consumes yesterday, and the figure comes to 2,500 calories. Now you are overwhelmed. You think that you can’t do this, and may have no intentions of doing this. Cutting your caloric intake by over one-half is a radical step to take, and quite scary. But, you do need to do this. Let’s try to make it a little easier.
Try baby steps, at first. Ease your way into it. Let’s reduce our intake a little at a time, but consistently. First, reduce the 2,500 calories by 10% (250 calories).Do not take away a snack that you usually have. Most medical and nutritional experts will agree that eating five to six smaller meals daily, is the healthiest way to eat. Of course, for anyone who has a job, this is next to impossible.
You need to plan what you are going to eat. Now, plan to to eat smaller portions at each eating session. Plan to eat healthier foods. Do it. You will see results. Your blood sugar readings will go down. You will see weight loss. These results will inspire you to do even better. Before you know it, it will snowball. Your diet will be considerably better. You will look and feel better. Your blood sugar will get even better. You will need less insulin or oral medications.
If you are really stumped on this diet thing, there is help out there. You can order three meals a day plus snacks over the phone or the internet. You will be set up a week or more at a time. This food will be delivered to you front door. And these meals are not really more expensive than what you are spending on food, now.
Do it! You will feel better. You will be better. Your cardiovascular system will benefit. Actually, your whole body will benefit. And remember to pump up your exercise program 10% or start an exercise program. You are doing it for you!
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