Tips To Keep Diabetes At A Distance

You have diabetes, or are prediabetes it is essential you sustain proper management of your condition. Research show that about 57 million Americans are affected by prediabetes. Diabetes has serious health complications, including nerve damage, heart disease, blindness and stroke.

Prediabetes is a condition which blood glucose levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be diabetes. It is not uncommon  to develop diabetes within a ten year period unless you eat right, and exercise to maintain good glucose levels. 

Excising in a physical activity 30-60 minutes a day at least 4-6 days a week. It can help your body use insulin in a more efficient way.  Being active burns more calories and reduces the risk of getting diabetes.

• Types of exercise: Aerobic
  
• Walking
• Bicycling
• Swimming
• An aerobic class or DVD
• Dancing
• Tennis
• Skating

Strength Training:

• Lifting weights
• Stretching
• Using stretch bands

Limiting your intake of fats, trans fats, and saturated fats and consuming certain foods like fiber slows the entrance of sugar into your bloodstream and lowering your cholesterol.

Types of Food:

• Fruits
• Raw vegetables
• Brans
• Nuts
• Lettuce
• Popcorn
• Whole Grain bread
• High Fiber cereal

Decreasing your level of alcohol consumption and high in sodium foods may help  keep your blood pressure in check. Keep water and snacks available to keep your glucose levels stabilized. Never drink on an empty stomach. Have a meal or light snack if you are drinking alcohol beverages.

Taking good care of yourself by making lifestyle changes. Following good eating habits, a good exercise program and proper medical supervision you may stop the onset of diabetes.

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