As C. Kurt Alexander, MD, CDE, FACP, FACE of Muncie, IN might tell you, type II diabetes is the more common of the two types of diabetes in existence. With this type, which about ninety percent of all people suffering from diabetes have, the diabetic does not need insulin and has a host of different symptoms. Some symptoms may include sexual impotence, burning sensations, difficulties in healing wounds, numbness, fatigue, abnormal thirst, yeast infections, increased urination and blurry vision.
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Many diabetics may not realize how much control they actually have over their condition. Following the diabetic diet is one strategy that actually takes the condition into account. You can make your condition worse if you eat too much of the wrong foods. To learn about what foods you should be eating, talk to your doctor. And because there is a wide variety of healthy foods you can eat as a diabetic, your diet won’t become boring and bland. Here are some important tips for following the diabetic diet.
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A three-month study in Sweden compared the blood sugar effects of a paleo (very low-carb) diet with a diet comprised of whole grains, low-fat dairy, fruits, vegetables, and unsaturated fats. After the three months, participants’ blood sugar levels dropped 26 percent with the paleo diet and only 7 percent with the diet containing dairy and whole grains.
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Anyone who’s been diagnosed with diabetes has to be very careful about their diet. The stereotypical idea about diabetics is that they have to cut out all sugar and starch from their diet. According to this view, about all one can eat is high protein foods and maybe some vegetables. The fact is, you can have much more diversity than this, though your own doctor has to guide you of course. The critical factor is that your blood glucose levels are watched at all times. You may be able to eat a relatively normal diet as long as you’re moderate about everything. To help guide you when it comes to your diabetic diet, we’ll be covering some useful points.
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During my life I’ve identified with several men and women with diabetes. Family members who have lost their eye sight to friends who have suffered from tissue breakdown inside their bodies.
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“At 35 my life was on the roll until the shocking news that my fainting spells were because I had Type 2 Diabetes. My fasting BG was 234mg/dl or 13 mmol/dl. A friend introduced Dbethics saying it’s a natural cure for diabetes.