Lifestyle Tips in Diabetes - Diet and Exercise, Prevention and Management

1. × 7/26/22, 12:05 PM Lifestyle Tips in Diabetes - Diet and Exercise, Prevention and Management  type and press ‘enter’ (https://eremedium.in/) Lifestyle Tips in Diabetes – Diet and Exercise 0 comments (https://eremedium.in/lifestyle-tips-in-diabetes-diet-and-exercise/#comments) (https://eremedium.in/category/health/)  Health   August 15, 2021 Diabetes mellitus, commonly known as diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs when blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is higher than usual.  Blood glucose is the main source of energy for the body and comes from the food we eat.  The pancreas, an organ that lies near the stomach, makes a hormone called insulin which helps glucose from food get into body cells to be used for energy.  With diabetes, the body either doesn’t make enough insulin or can’t effectively use the insulin it makes. Not being able to produce insulin or use it effectively leads to raised glucose levels in the blood (known as hyperglycemia). Over the long-term high glucose levels are associated with damage to the body and failure of various organs and tissues. Tips to prevent Type 2 Diabetes https://eremedium.in/lifestyle-tips-in-diabetes-diet-and-exercise/ 1/8

2. 7/26/22, 12:05 PM Here are some tips (https://www.diabetes.co.uk/lifestyle-changes-for-type2- diabetes.html#:~:text=Taking%20two%20and%20a%20half,foods%20high%20in%20dietary%20?bre) to help reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.  Lifestyle Tips in Diabetes - Diet and Exercise, Prevention and Management Lose extra weight. Excess weight is the single most important cause of type 2 diabetes.  Eat a balanced, healthy diet  Get more physical activity. Exercise can help to lose weight, lower blood sugar and boost sensitivity to insulin Limit alcohol intake Quit smoking How does exercise help in Diabetes? Exercise increases insulin sensitivity and stimulates another mechanism that allows the  muscles to absorb and use sugar for energy, even without insulin. Steps a person can take to embrace a lifestyle with diabetes include: 1. At least two and a half hours of moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity per week like brisk walking, water aerobics, swimming, or jogging. 2. Two to three sessions of resistance exercise per week such as lifting weights or doing pushups. It strengthens the muscles. 3. Incorporate ?exibility in exercises like stretching or yoga into your weekly routine. Yoga brings peace and calmness and lowers blood sugar. Diabetes and Diet Healthy eating is a central part of managing diabetes. In some cases, changing the diet may be enough to control the disease. Following tips may be helpful: 1. Eat more frequently and in small portions. 2. Eat vegetables and fruits and have them in place of high-calorie food. 3. Whole grains high in ?ber are recommended as a healthy source of carbohydrates. 4. Eat pulses, a low-fat starchy source of protein and ?ber, such as beans, lentils, chickpeas and garden peas. 5. Reduce intake of saturated and trans fats by having poultry and ?sh under the grill, rather than fried. 6. Select skim (fat-free) milk and low-fat (1%) dairy products and reduce the consumption of cheese and butter. 7. Reduce sugar intake and pay attention to food labels. 8. Reduce salt intake by avoiding foods with high sodium such as processed foods. https://eremedium.in/lifestyle-tips-in-diabetes-diet-and-exercise/ 2/8

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6. 7/26/22, 12:05 PM Lifestyle Tips in Diabetes - Diet and Exercise, Prevention and Management Insulin in Diabetes – Types, Injections site, Steps to Inject (https://eremedium.in/insulin-in-diabetes-types-injections-site-steps-to-properly- inject/) July 12, 2021 / by Content Team / No Comments Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas. The pancreas is an organ behind the stomach that is the main source of insulin in the body. Insulin is responsible for allowing glucose in the blood to enter cells, providing them with… (/#facebook) (https://www.addtoany.com/share#url=https%3A diet-and- exercise%2F&title=Lifestyle%20Tips%20in%20Diab (/#twitter) (/#email) EREMEDIUM ERemedium is a healthcare technology company with a mission to improve Health Literacy. https://eremedium.in/lifestyle-tips-in-diabetes-diet-and-exercise/ 6/8

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