A few secrets to overcome type 2 diabetes

Posted on August 10, 2018 by Maria Menucci

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It is very important when treating diabetes to set clear GOALS. Sometimes we try to set tangible targets such as Hemoglobin A1c, pounds of weight loss, cholesterol levels… Yes, those things are important, but we would miss the big picture if we just focus on that. The primary goal is TO BE HEALTHY in order to live our life to its full potential.

Think about it, if your goal is to have a Hemoglobin A1c below 7%, you might get there by taking 3-4 different medicines or you might do it by changing the way you eat and move. Which of those options do you think is making you healthier? Right. The second one!

Medications play an important role in the treatment of diabetes, but they should NEVER replace a healthy lifestyle. On the other hand, the healthier your lifestyle, the higher the likelihood it can replace your medicines!

So, here we go: focusing on being healthier, get ready to make changes that will have a great impact in your Hemoglobin A1c, your pounds and your cholesterol!

EAT REAL FOOD: fruits (~ 3 portions daily, prefer the ones high on fiber), vegetables (at least 5 portions daily, prefer the green ones but go for all shapes and colors), whole grains (no more than one portion daily), legumes (at least one portion daily), nuts (~a handful per day), seeds (~2-3 tbs per day).
NO REFINED CARBS (starches and sugars) and NO processed food. ZERO. NADA.
Cut on red meat
Stay ACTIVE – all day, every day
Sleep 7-9 hours every NIGHT. Keeping the day-night cycle is very important for our bodies. Turn those screens off and go to bed early, make that a routine, you won’t regret!
ENJOY YOUR LIFE: control stress, build relationships, manage your time, trust in God