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According to the 2017 Center for Disease Control (CDC) National Diabetes Statistics Report, more than 100 million people in America have type 2 diabetes, or prediabetes. The report also states that at least two in five adult Americans will have type 2 diabetes in their lifetime. With such startling statistics, it’s no surprise that a large number of people are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes each year. However, the most shocking news for many people is that they may have to take medication for the rest of their lives.
Today, however, we have good news. You can control your blood sugar levels with simple lifestyle changes and without medications; yes no drugs! Here are three tips to help you…
1. Manage your weight. If you have type 2 diabetes, being overweight can make symptoms worse and make you more likely to have high blood sugar. It may seem like controlling or losing weight is difficult, but it doesn’t have to be. You can start small by doing simple things and progress to more complex methods.
Managing your food portions is the best place to start. You can do this by eating snacks between meals and reducing the amount of food you eat in one sitting. You may also want to consider eating more organic and low-carb foods instead of those with processed sugars and fats.
It would also help if you considered including fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet.
2. Stay physically active. If your weight is okay, you don’t have to train aggressively, but you can do a physical activity that you enjoy. You can start by walking a few blocks each day.
Being physically active not only helps you control your weight but is also beneficial in keeping your blood pressure, blood sugar and stress levels down. When these levels are at a healthy level, your body is also able to produce and absorb insulin effectively, eliminating the need for medications.
3. Embrace good bedtime practices. People with type 2 diabetes are more likely to have sleep apnea than people without the disease. Improper sleep is dangerous because it can cause blood sugar spikes. One of the best ways to make sure you sleep well is to have good bedtime routines.
Some of the steps you can get started include…
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stay away from your electrical appliances in the 30 minutes before going to bed,
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avoiding aggressive physical activities before bedtime, and
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embracing deep breathing before going to sleep.
Final thoughts. Receiving the news that you have type 2 diabetes can be quite a blow. Being on medication for the rest of your life can be devastating, but by starting small with the tips above, you can still live a healthy life without diabetes medication.
Type 2 Diabetes – 3 Tips To Help You Control Your Blood Sugar Without Drugs
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