Reversing Diabetes - Take Back Your Life


by Eric Hartwell - Date: 2007-03-26 - Word Count: 296 Share This!

You must have heard about diabetes and you probably know someone that has the condition. Are you one of them? If so, you can do yourself a whole lot of good - easily.

You may have diabetes and not even know it - a scary statistic. You may have low blood sugar, and suddenly feel like you are starving out of nowhere. You could also have high blood sugar after eating sweets- resulting in hot flashes or flushing attacks. Do you get the munchies? Then you might have diabetes. Diabetes can also be asymptomatic - meaning you have no knowledge that it is there- yet.

Diabetes is a state of high blood sugar. The body cannot lower the levels enough and the resulting high blood sugar causes a number of long term end effects which will eventually affect your well being and overall health. But, did you know that there are ways in which you can help this situation?

First, you should get more fiber in your diet. It helps regulate blood sugar naturally, but make sure you aren't taking in too much sugar at the same time. A low sugar (not a "no sugar") diet is preferable and advisable. You should eat more fruits and vegetables, and avoid processed foods. Exercise is probably one of the most valuable anti-diabetes tool you can use. regular light exercise will lower your blood sugar, lower your weight, lower your blood pressure and lower your cholesterol. You will also feel fitter.

You will also want to supplement the constant munchies with healthier ones- sunflower seeds, nuts, or other easy to eat, yet healthy, snacks. Follow this regimen, and you can reverse the effect of diabetes- with a good amount of determination, and a good amount of time. Lowering blood sugar to normal levels will be advantageous.


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