How to Reverse Diabetes Using a 5 Step Approach
By Debra Wier
Oct 29, 2009
Diabetes rates have risen sharply in the last decade, no doubt due to unhealthy eating habits, lack of adequate exercise, and stressful lifestyles which are so common in modern day life. The good news is that by making a few permanent lifestyle adjustments diabetes can actually be reversed naturally.
What is Diabetes?
Diabetes is a disease in which the body either doesn't make enough insulin or can't efficiently use the insulin that it does produce or sometimes both. In Type 1 diabetes the body doesn't produce enough insulin, plain and simple. In Type 2 diabetes the body isn't able to use the insulin as effectively as it should and sometimes the body doesn't produce …show more content…
So how can you reverse diabetes or reduce the likelihood of developing it?
Medications
For starters, you'll want to continue taking all prescription medications until you've reversed the condition and been cleared by your doctor to do otherwise.
Monitor Your Blood Sugar Levels
It's crucially important to monitor your blood sugar levels. This not only gives you a starting point but it is an important tool in your learning process. Monitoring your blood sugar levels will help you determine which foods are raising your blood sugar level. You will soon get a feel for the foods that help you and the ones that hurt you by paying attention to these numbers.
Good Nutrition
The next thing you want to focus on is nutrition. A good diet and proper exercise helps you lose body fat and maintain muscle. Try to eat plenty of vegetables, fruit that is low in sugar, and good carbs such as brown rice and sweet potatoes.
Aim for 5 or 6 smaller meals per day and also try to include a bit of lean protein in these meals to maintain muscle and energy levels. You should also take a high quality multi-vitamin and mineral supplement
By Debra Wier
Oct 29, 2009
Diabetes rates have risen sharply in the last decade, no doubt due to unhealthy eating habits, lack of adequate exercise, and stressful lifestyles which are so common in modern day life. The good news is that by making a few permanent lifestyle adjustments diabetes can actually be reversed naturally.
What is Diabetes?
Diabetes is a disease in which the body either doesn't make enough insulin or can't efficiently use the insulin that it does produce or sometimes both. In Type 1 diabetes the body doesn't produce enough insulin, plain and simple. In Type 2 diabetes the body isn't able to use the insulin as effectively as it should and sometimes the body doesn't produce …show more content…
So how can you reverse diabetes or reduce the likelihood of developing it?
Medications
For starters, you'll want to continue taking all prescription medications until you've reversed the condition and been cleared by your doctor to do otherwise.
Monitor Your Blood Sugar Levels
It's crucially important to monitor your blood sugar levels. This not only gives you a starting point but it is an important tool in your learning process. Monitoring your blood sugar levels will help you determine which foods are raising your blood sugar level. You will soon get a feel for the foods that help you and the ones that hurt you by paying attention to these numbers.
Good Nutrition
The next thing you want to focus on is nutrition. A good diet and proper exercise helps you lose body fat and maintain muscle. Try to eat plenty of vegetables, fruit that is low in sugar, and good carbs such as brown rice and sweet potatoes.
Aim for 5 or 6 smaller meals per day and also try to include a bit of lean protein in these meals to maintain muscle and energy levels. You should also take a high quality multi-vitamin and mineral supplement