Three Common Sense Suggestions to Prevent Diabetes.
Almost
everyone knows something about what happens when a person develops type 2 diabetes
People with type 2
diabetes develop the condition because either their pancreas do not produce
enough insulin or the body is not able to use the insulin adequately. If the body does not have enough insulin or if
the insulin produced by the pancreas is not used as it should be, glucose
(sugar) cannot get into the cells of the body, so glucose builds up in the blood
instead of going into cells. The cells then are unable to function properly.
Three suggestions to
prevent diabetes;
- 1. Eat daily a good helping of fresh fruits and vegetables. This cuts your risk by 24% or more. Credit this in part to the fiber in fruits and vegetables. Evidence suggests that baby spinach, bok choy and other leafy vegetables. The magnesium and polyphenols in green leafy vegetables help you remain sensitive to insulin which is essential for blood sugar absorption. Additionally, naringenin and nobiletin, compounds found citrus fruits like orange, tangerine, and grapefruit, also help steady the blood sugar.
- While coffee may also reduce by 25% your risk for blood sugar disorders, stay away from sugar which most coffee drinkers use. Those who add sugar to their coffee (or tea), do not get the protective effect of coffee, and may even run the risk of developing cancer of the pancreas. One sugar-loaded drink a day increases the risk of diabetes 26%. Drink, instead, a glass of fat-free milk. This will cut the risk by 12%. Do not forget fat-free yogurt and fat-free cheese. Calcium, minerals, and vitamin D help the body process blood sugar.
- Learn to relieve stress and tension. Do not wait for your day off or annual vacation to tame tension. Take a few minutes during the day to relax and release your stress. Learn a stress-reduction technique. Get enough sleep. Stress and lack of sleep upset the absorption of blood sugar. Sleeping less than 6 hours a night doubles your risk for diabetes. Ease your tensions by turning in early. Remember that exercise is an important part of blood sugar management.
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