Conquer Diabetes with every choice!

Approximately 25.8 million children and adults in the United States (8.3 percent of the total population) have diabetes. While not every diabetic needs medication, many people control their symptoms through insulin or oral medications. However, there is a way to possibly reduce or even eliminate your need for medications if you are diabetic.

If a patient has diabetes, but loses weight, there is a huge potential that they might reverse diabetes symptoms and get off of their medications. 

Carbohydrates and Blood Sugar Levels🍞

Carbohydrates are important for your health because your body uses them as fuel. However, it is important to distinguish between simple and complex carbs. Carbohydrates have a major impact on blood sugar levels, so begin by watching your intake. If we eat too many carbs, especially simple carbs, they can raise blood sugar pretty fast and are digested fast. This creates a vicious cycle of feeling hungry because your sugar levels drop, leading to more consumption of simple carbs. This will cause your sugar to spike and drop again.🤷‍♂️🍰  

Simple Carbohydrates🍬

Simple carbohydrates are also called simple sugars and are chemically made of one or two sugars. They are most commonly found in processed foods, like white bread, candy, sugary juices or soft drinks, and table sugar. Simple carbs can lead to cravings, overeating, and swings in blood sugar. While dairy products and fruits contain simple sugars, they are a healthier option than processed food because they contain essential vitamins and nutrients the body needs. 🍭

Complex Carbohydrates🥗

Complex carbohydrates can be found in whole grains, legumes, and vegetables. This type of carb contains fiber, which keeps you full and improves digestion. Complex carbohydrates also help stabilize your blood sugar levels and keep you energized between meals.🍽️

Healthy Foods Containing Complex Carbohydrates:

Starchy vegetables 🥔

Whole grain breads 🍞

Oatmeal 🥣

Rice 🍚

Beans 🫘

Lentils 🍛

Foods Containing Simple Carbohydrates:

Soda & fruit juice 🥤

Candies & cakes 🎂

Corn syrup & table sugar 🍯

Bread made with white flour 🍞

Pasta made with white flour 🍝

All baked goods made with white flour 🥐

Most packaged cereals 🥣 

How Exercise Impacts Blood Sugar🏃‍♀️

 Exercise has a huge effect on blood sugar. 

For example, if you are running or walking, you will immediately lower your blood sugar. If a person has mild diabetes, they can control their symptoms with something as simple as walking every day for half an hour. 🚶‍♂️

Strenuous exercise, such as heavy weightlifting, can affect blood sugar levels differently. Blood sugar levels will still lower immediately, but they could also keep lowering after the workout. Talk with your doctor before beginning any new exercise routine, especially if it is strenuous.

 If someone is on insulin or diabetes medication, there is a very delicate balance between the dosage of medication and the blood sugar levels when starting a new exercise program. The more you exercise, the lower dosage of insulin or oral medicine you will need. Insulin produced by the pancreas helps regulate carbohydrates and fat metabolism in the body. Any new exercise program should be discussed and reviewed by your doctor. 🩺

To avoid diabetes in the first place, limit your intake of simple carbohydrates, such as candy and sugary drinks; eat complex carbohydrates; aim to walk at least 30 minutes every day; and add more movement throughout your day by parking the car further away at the grocery store or taking the stairs instead of the elevator. 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️

Efforts to Encourage Healthier Choices: 

🍏 At Best Weight On you we recognize the impact of the American diet on health.  Therefore, through the plan 📋  efforts are made  to promote better dietary choices. 🥗🥦💪 The process is structured to reduce dependence on processed and sugary foods.

Coaching 🧑‍🏫 you through your Lifestyle change addresses 🍰🍭 the American diet and involves a comprehensive approach, 📚 including education, 🧘‍♀️ lifestyle changes, to create an environment that supports healthier food choices. 🌱 🏋️‍♂️

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