You can control diabetes. If you are diagnosed with
Type II diabetes, the first thing you need to do is get
a blood sugar monitor so that you can keep a record of
your blood sugar. If you or a loved one has recently
been diagnosed with diabetes, be aware that you can
control diabetes.
Many people who are first diagnosed have a period of
time where they are in denial. This is true believe me,
I was for several weeks. Although Type II diabetes has
become a national epidemic, many people refuse to
believe that they could have this disease.
Many people who are not overweight or who do not eat a
lot of sugar have also been diagnosed with Type II
diabetes, like me. I was 6'2", weighed 200lbs, was
celebrating my 45th birthday and had never been ill! It
can strike anyone.
One of the best things you can do to control diabetes
is to be aware of the Glycemic Index that is given to
certain carbohydrates. Those with Type II diabetes are
warned to stay away from certain carbohydrates such as;
1. Potatoes, highest ranked on the Glycemic Index
2. Corn Flakes, among highest ranked
3. White rice, among the highest ranked
4. White Bread, among the highest ranked
High glycemic foods take a long time to digest in the
system of a diabetic. The glucose, or sugar, stays in
the blood because the system of a diabetic is unable to
process the refined sugars and flours. Being aware of
which carbohydrates rank high on the Glycemic Index is
just one way to monitor the glycerin, which is the
amount of glucose in the blood. It is imperative for a
diabetic to monitor their glycemia.
I must admit that Tony the Tiger and I were the TEAM
when I was growing up. A bowl or two of Kellogg Frosted
Flakes and a cup or two of milk in the morning made me
feel GRRREAT!! But Who Knew? These are only two
precursors to diabetes.
However, there are many Good Glycemic Index foods too!
Some of the foods that rate low on the Glycemic Index
include most fruits and vegetables. Even though fruits
and vegetables contain sugar, the sugars contained in
these good glycerin foods digest into the system at a
lower rate and also provide valuable nutrients to the
diabetic.
Other good glycemic foods include wholegrain breads and
pastas. If you or a loved one has Type I or Type II
diabetes, you should switch to whole grain breads and
pastas made from wheat flour. This can be tremendously
helpful to anyone who wants to manage their glycemia as
well as anyone who wants to follow such low carb diets.
Basmati rice is also considered one of the good
glycemic foods.
It is not a matter of eliminating carbohydrates when
using diet to control diabetes, but understanding which
carbohydrates rate high on the Glycemic Index. Diabetes
is a disease that can be controlled by proper diet,
monitoring blood sugar, and following doctors orders as
far as medication.
The effect of the Glycemic Index on the body is that it
allows diabetics to know which carbohydrates are the
ones that can cause the most damage and those that
break down easily in the system. The effect of the
Glycemic Index on the body gave birth to some very
popular low-carb diets such as The South Beach Diet and
other diets that monitored carbohydrate ratings. The
effect of the Glycemic Index on the body is crucial to
anyone who wants to monitor their blood glucose level.
There are also some indications that it can be an
inherited disorder. If you have a first degree relative
who has diabetes, there is a very good chance that you
may inherit this condition. You should bring this
matter to the attention of your physician so he or she
can do blood tests to determine if you are at risk for
diabetes.
Exercise plays a very important role in controlling
diabetes also. I was confused as are many diabetics as
to the type of exercise I could do. I consulted my
Doctor, who is a marathon runner, and his suggestion
was to start running. Well, at 45 years old and no
running experience, I didn't think that would be for
me. However, I do like walks in the park with my two
favorite women. What you do is up to you, just be sure
to have fun!!
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