How to Control Diabetes Without Medication apart Diet Changes?


(Jackey)

CONCERN: My sister is just diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, and controlling diabetes without medication so far with diet, she is trying to walk everyday.

However, her blood sugar is not reduced, and she doesn't know what else to do.


I have tried to gather so many info to pass to her. Now I am wondering what else she can do to control diabetes without medication apart diet changes?

Another thing: she is very sensitive person, and is able to worry for even a small matter although she tries hard not to.

Thank you.


SUGGESTIONS: It is good that your sister wants to lower her blood sugar levels without taking any medications.

My mom has type 2 diabetes, and she started straight away the metformin therapy because couldn't manage only with diet. Now she is having problems with her liver.

Recently, she is being more active, trying to limit sugary foods and eating more healthy.


Her blood sugar is being optimized. As your sister, even my mother is a very anxious person.

Since my late father passed away last year, she is being more anxious. She takes some tranquillizers, have some chamomile tea; however, she is still anxious.

To my opinion, this is the severest "factor" contributing to worsening of diabetes: STRESS.

To me, stress is a silent killer, that worsens your quality of life. That is why, diabetics have persistent high blood sugar levels.

The war against stress urges strong willing and fighting spirit that not all the people have.

Help your sister with good lifestyle changes lifestyle changes to normalize her blood glucose levels; and be close to her to give the strength she needs.




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How to Control Diabetes Without Medication apart Diet Changes?

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starstarstarstarstar 		Lowering Blood Sugar Level, Type 2 Diabetes
by: Henry

Dieting alone is insufficient if one wants to get effective results to lower one's blood sugar level.

I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes last May. My blood sugar level was 9.9 mmol/l. My doctor only gave me medication and suggested that I surfed the internet for information on how to deal with Type 2 Diabetes.

From the internet, I gleaned useful information on the various food types good for diabetics, including advice to exercise regularly.

I started brisk walking at the frequency of 3 times/week, each time covering 3.8 Km. As my body became accustomed to exercise ( I was so darn lazy, that for the last 50 years, I did not do any form of exercise and indulged in copious amounts of good food), I gradually increased my walking distance and I now walk 5 times per week, covering 7.5 Km. in 80 minutes.

My weight went down from 72Kg(in May 2009)to my present 66Kg. and my blood sugar count now ranges between 5.6 to 5.8 mmol/l.

My daily diet comprise one bun and Chinese tea before commencing my morning exercise, one bowl of noodles after exercise,4 slices of whole meal bread with peanut butter and jam for diabetics for lunch.

And for dinner, one bowl (I'm Chinese)of unpolished rice small portions of meat and sea food and generous helpings of vegetables or salads, completing with fresh fruit such as apples or oranges.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Overcoming Stress
by: Henry

From experience, stress and worry are the products of an idle mind. When first diagnosed with Diabetes Type 2 I worried and fretted.

I then decided to research the internet for information on Diabetes Type 2. I became so engrossed in gathering useful information, that I forgot to worry or be stressed.

You see, our minds can be filled with only one thing at a time. Hope this helps.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Dietitian Advice to Me!
by: Sharon

I went to a Dietitian she told me to watch the carbohydrates.

On every thing I eat and serving 1/2 cup, Meat about 4 OZ.lean (less Fat the better) Biscuits and corn bread as long as it fits in a 1/2 cup cut fit not over the top of cup.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Get Rid of Type II Diabetes
by: Norm

I have been diagnose with Type 2 diabetes. I controlled it without medication.

This disease can be reversed and ultimately be gone for good but you need to understand how good nutritional foods heal the body.

I suggest you google Dr Fuhrman book " Eat to live" and " Eat for health"
and give your sister to read. I have stabilized my GL between 5 - 6.5 mmol at any given time with very little excercise.


So it can be done. Also I must say that I have cut carb completely off my diet, the odd times I cheat but carb is the killer, lost also 10 lbs. need to go 10 more.


But good luck...
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starstarstarstarstar 		Get rid of the Carb, sugar ,salt
by: JP

Eat more salad, lean meat, fish and exercise (walk, sport) You will loos weight and feel great..
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starstarstarstarstar 		Diabetic control
by: Anonymous

To control diabetes type 2 without medication is a difficult because medication helps to get over any mistakes you make during the day. strict diet control is extremely difficult to maintain.

It again depends on the age and severity of the case. diet, exercise, and medication are all important in diabetes control to maintain your sugar at consistent level Frequent testing also important to make sure that the level is not too high or too low as both conditions are dangerous.

Walking 30 minutes a day is sufficient because vigorous exercise leads to hypoglycemia. Take good care to avoid diabetic complications Thanks
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starstarstarstarstar 		Diabetes management
by: Anonymous

Diabetes is a nasty disease and it has become a worldwide problem now. I see people losing eyesight, losing sensation at the extremities, kidney and heart disease and so on. It affects every system in our body

I am surviving on fruits. veggies,nuts and brown rice. Bread,the best is whole grain bread which has no wheat flour in it. I go for 30 minutes walking in the morning or evening.

Walking,I make sure,it is non-stop without friends beside me. I mean walking with full concentration putting your body and mind in it. Regular meals and medication are important to keep track of the spikes in sugar level.

Last but the least is frequent monitoring is important and if you feel it is inconvenient. morning fasting and bedtime tests are important to avoid hyper and hypo sugar level. Thanks.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Living with Diabetes
by: Anonymous

Biscuits and whole meal bread are not good for diabetic patients. Whole grain bread is excellent as it does not have wheat flour. When it comes to rice, brown rice which has high fiber content slows down release of sugar. My doctor recommended half a plate of cooked brown rice.

As for fruits, all are OK except dates and water melon (high GI).

Nuts like almonds, walnut, peanuts in moderate amounts helpful. Nuts have high fiber to deal with constipation problem and also supplies minerals and vitamins (search the internet for health benefits of nuts)

You can take low carb foods to avoid spikes in blood glucose. Walking and frequent testing are important. Thanks
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starstarstarstarstar 		CONCLUSION
by: Anonymous

So much has been said about diabetic control. To conclude, I would say that don't worry too much about diabetes as there are millions out there to help you and share their experiences with you.

It is not difficult to live with diabetes if you follow guidelines and advice given by your doctor and friends who have controlled diabetes successfully. Test for fasting sugar and adjust your breakfast. Test before lunch and dinner and decide your food. As time goes on, you do not have to test so many tines because you already know the foods that give you good control.

Last;y, don't skip meals as it can lead to hypoglycemia. Lots of information available if you browse internet. Thanks
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starstarstarstarstar 		Manage type 2 diabetes without medication
by: SIVA

My FBS(Fasting blood sugar) was 220 mg/dl(normal ranges for non-diabetic are 70 - 110 mg/dl. After three months without any medication, but only diet and exercise now my FBS is around 95-110.

First you by self glucose monitoring device and measure FBS and PBS ( two hours after every meal) you'll come to know which food type/qty cause more sugar) normal range 2 Hrs after food to be 120-140/160 mg/dl.

After lunch and dinner walk for 1 hr (morning brisk walk/jog before breakfast) Eat nuts(wallnut, almonds,pitochios) in the morning before walk. Replace 40% by volume of your food with fruits( apple, berries) and fresh raw vegetables( cabbage,cauliflower broccoli etc). Reduce the total quantity of food everytime with small portions.

But eat some snacks ( 1 fruit/handful of nuts) once in two hours between meals.

Add some resistance exercise and or cardio after consulting your physician in your target heart rate.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Three important things to beat diabetes
by: JP

Always take diabetes seriously..At one point you need need medication if you are not on one yet, no doubt about this..
1. Take your medication, always, almost at the same time..
2. Eat well: eat more salad,fish and lean meat. Stay away from carb ( do not touch bagels for any reason, and soda). Overall EAT LESS, whatever you are eating...
3. Exercice (walk, go to the Gym, play sport etc..)

If you do this: You will lose weight and your sugar will get back to the level you want it to be. This can be done with determination, faith and positive attitude..
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starstarstarstarstar 		Control Diabetes Without Medicaton
by: biju Puthen

1. Meditation
2. Yoga
3. Exercise
4. Weight Lifting
5 Running or Brisk Walking
6. Salad (Three Times A Day (Carrot, Cucumber, Tomato)
7 Digestive juices (Carrot, Grape, Lime, Tomato, Cucumber) Mixed Or seperate.
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starstarstarstarstar 		How to control diabetes...
by: jp

"Diabetes is a complicated condition". Saying this gives stress. Reduce your level of stress. That's the first thing to do. Stress is a silent killer...
I have been dealing with diabetes for 17 years now, I am 59 years old now. I know what to do: eat less, excercise more, take your medication as prescribed by Dr (if you are already on mdecation), but that's not the problem. I am still struggling with it( I love food..LOL). The magic word is "discipline". If you are a newly diagnosed, you can control diabetes with diet and exercise. It is doable, it takes a great deal of discipline. For those who already take medications, remember:'ALL DIABETC MEDICATIONS WORK WITH DIET AND EXCERCISE". So eat LESS and WELL and EXERCISE always..

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