Once you've been diagnosed by your doctor, discuss your treatment options with your doctor. After which read below.
...no that does not mean you should go learn about Diabetes from doctors on TV...
^but I do love Dr House^
According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), “some people can control their blood sugar levels with healthy eating and exercise, others may need medication or insulin to manage it.”
The ADA recommends:
Exercise: 30 minutes, 5 times a week (2.5 hrs)
Healthy eating: There are MANY studies (links below) on diet and diabetes. Below find out what nutrients can help manage your diabetes.
Talk to your doctor about treatment.
RIGHT!? Diet and exercise can help with Diabetes?
OUR MINDS HAVE BEEN BLOWN!
At the Health and Fitness Collective, we focusing on how nutrition and exercise can help prevent, delay, manage, and maybe even reverse type-2 diabetes.
Yep you read that right. REVERSE Type-2 Diabetes!
We have a post coming later this week with a grocery list!
Here are some general interesting tidbits from research that may be helpful or useful:
Carbohydrate and Type-2 Diabetes
Carbohydrates can help (OMG!) particularly from whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and low-fat milk.
Dietary fat and diabetes
The primary dietary fat goal in persons with diabetes is to limit saturated fat and dietary cholesterol intake. Saturated fat is the principal dietary determinant of plasma LDL cholesterol. Furthermore, persons with diabetes appear to be more sensitive to dietary cholesterol than the general public. In our Nutrition and Fitness program you will learn all about how to easily know your portion sizes and what fats to eat!
Micronutrients and diabetes
Deficiencies of certain minerals, such as potassium, magnesium, and possibly zinc and chromium, may aggravate carbohydrate intolerance. A daily intake of 1,000–1,500 mg of calcium, especially in older subjects with diabetes, is recommended.
Fitness Recommendations:
Increased physical activity can lead to improved glycemia, decreased insulin resistance, and reduced cardiovascular risk factors. ADA recommends at least 30 minutes of exercise 5 times a week.
Stay tuned for future posts on what diets you can follow and what exercises you can perform.
We are offering this 60 Day Challenge at a HUGE discounted rate for the last week of April!
(April 22nd-30th)
During the 60 days you will receive:
Customized workout program with options for:
Gym workouts
Quick workouts
At-home workout
OR
Guided Walking Meditations
Start getting into a better headspace and get moving!
AND!
Daily nutrition lessons and nutrition habits
Weekly 30-minute Phone/FaceTime/Skype consultations with Taylor! ($500 value)
iPhone app to keep track of your progress, habits, and lessons
Diabetes specific recipes
Optional Daily/Weekly reminder text messages
AND MUCH MORE!!!
Interested? Click here to learn more!
**Disclaimer: Type-2 Diabetes is a serious chronic illness that may require medical attention and treatment. Please consult with your physician before starting a nutrition and fitness program.**
References
Antioxidants: In-Depth. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/antioxidants-in-depth
Balbi, M.E., Tonin, F.S., Mendes, A.M. et al. Antioxidant effects of vitamins in type 2 diabetes: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Diabetol Metab Syndr 10, 18 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13098-018-0318-5
Diet Rich in Polyphenols Improves Glucose Metabolism. (2014, June 04). Retrieved from https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/826171
Nutrition Principles and Recommendations in Diabetes. (2004, January 01). Retrieved from https://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/27/suppl_1/s36?iss=90001
Pandey, K. B., & Rizvi, S. I. (2009). Plant polyphenols as dietary antioxidants in human health and disease. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2835915/
Type 2 Overview. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.diabetes.org/diabetes/type-2
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