From Your Health Journal…..”As most of you know, I love The Times Of India, a publication that always has some educational health news articles. Recently, I found an article called 20 Healthy Lifestyle Tips For Diabetics written by Trina Remedios. Type 2 diabetes is on the rise in both children and adults. In many cases, it is environmental, where someone has very little physical activity, poor diet, and significant weight gain. Does this mean everyone who is overweight is a diabetic? No, but it increases their chances to become one. But, there is hope for many, as change in diet, lifestyle, and discipline can help you control diabetes and can even reverse the symptoms. Today’s article from the Times Of India offers vital lifestyle tips that diabetics can add to their life. For example, it discusses the importance of getting tested, choose the right foods when eating out or at home, educating yourself on the disease, informing others around you what to do in case of an attack, and the importance of weight loss. Please visit the Times Of India web site (link provided below) to view the complete article.”
From the article…..
Type 2 Diabetes Food Tips
Diabetes was once considered as a hereditary health problem, but today diabetes is also a top ranking lifestyle disease.
But it’s not end of the road for those with diabetes; change in diet, lifestyle and discipline can help you control diabetes and can even reverse the symptoms. Dr. Shalini Jaggi, Senior Consultant with Action Diabetic Centre and head nutritionist with Perfect Wellness and Dr. Saritha Rajiv shares with us some vital lifestyle tips that diabetics can add to their life.
Diabetes: Lifestyle Tip for Diabetics #1
Diabetologist, Dr Shalini Jaggi pins down the most important tip for diabetics. Getting yourself tested is vital in controlling diabetes, she explains, “Test your glucose levels regularly – You can live a healthy, active life with diabetes but keep a time track of your blood sugar level. Monitoring blood sugar levels in a staggered manner i.e. pre- and post-meals and not only at breakfast but also sometimes at lunch and other times at dinner can help you understand your body’s needs at different times of the day. Depending on your levels, you may need to adjust your physical activity, meals, or medications.”
Diabetes: Lifestyle Tip for Diabetics #2
Who can resist dinning out especially with a wide range of restaurants opening up at our doorstep? To help you control diabetes, diabetologist, Dr. Shalini have a few suggestions, “Eat right, especially at restaurants – Foods high in sugar and refined carbohydrates can make your blood glucose levels spike too high, while fiber-rich items can stabilize your levels so if you order a meal that includes a good balance of proteins, fats, carbohydrates and fibers, you’re doing OK. Split your meals- eat in moderation. 5 small meals throughout the day are much better than 3 huge meals.”
Diabetes: Lifestyle Tip for Diabetics #3
Educating those around you regarding signs of diabetes and what has to be done is also important. “Ensure friends and work colleagues know the danger signs – Always let your friends, college mates and work colleagues know that you are a diabetic and what signs to look out for in case you have an episode of hypoglycaemia. They should know what to do and who to call for medical help in case you pass out,” which can help save your life, says the diabetologist.
Diabetes: Lifestyle Tip for Diabetics #4
Inform others of your whereabouts in case of an attack, says Dr. Shalini, “Always tell someone your plans for the day-If you are a diabetic, make sure your family members have an idea of your plans for the day. That way it will be easier to track you if you suffer a hypoglycemic attack and are wandering around in a daze or if you go missing!”
Diabetes: Lifestyle Tip for Diabetics #5
Dr. Saritha Rajiv who is a Nutritionist with Perfect Wellness breaks down the diet for diabetics, she says, “Choose whole grains and cereals like whole wheat flour, whole wheat bread, millets, brown rice etc instead of refined cereals like maida, white bread, white rice etc.” Whole grains are rich in fiber which is diabetes friendly unlike the white counter parts.
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