What you should know about diabetes Part 2

Diabetes symptoms include fatigue, frequent urination, constant hunger, excessive thirst, blurry vision, tingling or numbness in hands and feet, and slow wound healing. Diabetics have an increased risk of heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, blindness, amputation, sexual dysfunction, and nerve problems.

Prevention is the key!

There is much you can do to prevent and even reverse diabetes. Recent research shows that an anti-diabetic diet is not only good for diabetics, but also for anyone. (So start now!) Take a look at the risk factors above and see what you have control over: exercise, diet, and your weight—make changes here.

• Eat smarter: Avoid all white foods (such as white bread, white rice.) Focus on a plant-based diet and include plenty of fruits and vegetables. Beans and other good proteins help support a healthy blood sugar. Avoid sugary drinks (especially soda) and all desserts other than fresh fruit. Fiber is another great way to control blood sugar, make sure to eat plenty of high fiber foods.

• Exercise: Exercise not only burns calories, but has been shown to improve blood sugar control. Exercise that builds muscle can also help with blood sugar control.

• Lose weight: Being overweight can definitely raise your risk of type-2 diabetes. As always, choose a weight-loss program that offers tons of support and helps you maintain your lean body mass.

To me, type-2 diabetes is the disease that shouldn’t be. It is the most preventable major disease we have and there is no way 1 out of every 3 of us should be setting ourselves up for heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, loss of eyesight, and amputations that this disease will potentially cause! Yes, it will take effort on your part to make the changes outlined above, but those changes have far-reaching effects on your overall health. So, make a commitment and get started today.

If you want help getting started, there are National Diabetes Prevention Programs all over the country that will help you learn how to eat more healthfully and begin a reasonable exercise routine. You can even attend a program if there is one in your area: recognized programs.

Info thanks to Shaklee Health Wise Blog 

Have a healthy and productive holiday weekend! 

MJ 

Shaklee, helping prevent diabetes and other diseases since 1957! 

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