Diabetes Tips
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Carbohydrate snack before workout
If you have type 1 diabetes, and your pre-exercise glucose result is under 100 mg/dl, exercise could lower glucose too much. Have a carbohydrate-containing snack before beginning to work out. Keep a snack handy to avoid low blood glucose levels during the exercise.On the other hand, people with type 2 diabetes should limit snacking to assist in weight loss.
Use of sucrose
More than a dozen studies have shown that sugars in foods don't spike blood glucose any higher or faster than starches. The American Diabetes Association has changed its nutritional recommendations to say, "scientific evidence has shown that the use of sucrose as part of the meal plan does not impair blood glucose control in individuals with type 1 or type 2 diabetes."
Magnesium and Diabetes
Magnesium is essential to carbohydrate metabolism. Studies suggest that magnesium helps insulin to be secreted, while also helping maintain cellular sensitivity to insulin. Thus, long term magnesium deficiency may be to blame for both insulin deficient and insulin resistant diabetes. Further, diabetes is known to cause or worsen magnesium deficiency by increasing the amount of magnesium the body loses through urine.
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Re-examine your diet
Don't skip meals. Make sure you're getting plenty of protein, and carbohydrates rich in nutrients, high in fiber, and lower in calories (like veggies and fruit). Add a little healthy fat (olive oil, nuts, avocado) for greater balance.
Keep pace with regular health checkups
Do have your feet, eyes and kidneys checked at least once a year. Regular check-ups help to find problems early, when they can be treated and managed well.
Substituting sugar foods
Sugar is not a "free food." It counts as a carbohydrate. When you choose to eat foods that contain sugar, you need to substitute them for carbohydrate foods in your meal plan.
More on diabetes
For more information on diabetes care, call the National Diabetes Education Program at 1-800-438-5383 or visit the NDEP Web site at www.ndep.nih.gov.
The ABC of diabetes
Do control the ABCs of diabetes:
A for blood glucose,
B for blood pressure and
C for cholesterol.
That's the key to reducing your risk of heart disease and stroke.
Reviewing treatment options
Do review your treatment plan with your doctor or health care provider at least once a year. Make changes if your plan is not working well.
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