Get Your Education

According to the American Diabetes Association, 23.6 million people in the United States, 8% of the population, have diabetes.

If you are someone who has a pre-diabetic condition or already has diabetes then it’s very important to learn about the condition and how to manage it.

Diabetes is on the rise.  The combination of less active lifestyles and more generous food portions have thrown us out of balance, causing our waistlines to expand at an alarming rate.  Excess weight is one of the largest, no pun intended, contributing factors to developing diabetes if you are genetically predisposed to the condition.

Diabetes Management

There are many factors to consider when preventing and/or managing diabetes such as:

• If you are overweight try to lose the fat
• When eating carbs, try to choose healthy carbs with a lower glycemic index rating
• Eat lots of fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, whole grains and fish
• Avoid consuming trans fats
• Reduce your fat and calorie intake
• Try to exercise for at least 20 – 30 minutes daily
• Monitor your blood sugar
• Monitor your blood pressure
• Learn as much as you can
• Take an active role in your health and have a team of good doctors

There’s certainly more but this list is a good place to start in taking charge of your health and improving the quality of your life.