So many people today are finding out they can control diabetes better. Yet a lot of these people lack the true knowledge to actually know how to manage their illness. Take a look at the solid information below to keep diabetes under control, and live a healthier life.
Foods have a “glycemic index” number which says how much they will affect blood sugar based on what is in them. Select foods with a low glycemic index.
If your child is found to have diabetes, you may feel overwhelmed; however, taking it a day at a time will get you through. Proper treatments allow your child to live a normal life. The world’s oldest living diabetic has lived for 90 years and has been around since before the current medical advances.
A wide variety of foods are rich in protein, including obvious sources like beans and eggs, and other healthful choices like dairy and tofu. Excite your taste buds with new and different flavors!
Walnuts add a touch of nutrition to your salad. Walnuts have good fats that can help your body absorb insulin more readily, which will help your diabetes. Walnuts also contain large amounts of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. They are an all-around great, healthy food.
Sleeping well is especially important for diabetics and if you experience problems sleeping, it can be helpful to be tested for sleep apnea. If you do have sleep apnea, seeking treatment in a timely manner is important if you want to remain healthy.
If you are diabetic, and tend to be a snacker, it can be hard to resist the quick pick me ups that you see in vending machines, or sitting on your kitchen shelves. Pass up the Pop Tarts, though, and eat a veggie or fruit instead.
Sodas, ketchup and many other processed sweet foods contain high fructose corn syrup, so read the labels on everything you are considering buying at the market, and pass on it if it contains this ingredient. If you live in or go to Canada, look for ‘glucose/fructose’ on labels.
The tips above should have given you a good idea of the little things you can do to manage your Diabetes and have a fulfilled life. There is no reason for you to live less of a life than you want to live. You are the only person who can control the type of life you have whether you have diabetes or not.
