Friday, April 2, 2010

Diabetes control.

Are you one of the millions of diabetic sufferers in the world? Can you manage this by dietary changes?

Through everyday simple dietary control you can manage a basic diabetic condition; the aim is to control your blood glucose levels through simple diet and some lifestyle changes.

Essentially blood glucose levels fluctuate considerably depending on what we eat and how often, foods to eat in moderation would be pastas, bread and similar starchy foods as with the digestive process these foods produce a lot of glucose and without sufficient insulin or the ability in our system to dissipate the glucose throughout our cell structure there lies the problem.

Simple things we can do to assist a diabetic condition would be,

Eat healthily.

Reduce saturated fat intake.

Cut down on salt or salty foods.

Consume more fruit and vegetables.

Drink plenty of fluid.

Manage sweets and deserts.

Consume smaller meals through the day.

In essence all we are trying to do is follow a healthier life style you should give consideration to introducing an exercise program into you weekly routine, and if you are a smoker try and cut down or even better quit altogether.

Following these simple pointers and if required in conjunction with and necessary medication (As prescribed by a doctor or similar qualified person) can help prevent any of the long term complications that can be associated with diabetes, the more severe of these can include deteriorating eye sight along with kidney and heart problems.

Simple changes can provide significant results.

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