| A diabetic diet will be necessary if your blood | | | | hungry and have a piece of fruit a couple of |
| sugar spikes over 140 two hours after a meal. | | | | hours after a meal. |
| Spikes in blood sugar will, after a time cause heart | | | | You are probably a big eater, after all that's what |
| disease, eye problems, foot problems, kidney | | | | brings on diabetes. So you will have to think small |
| disease, plus many other complications to your | | | | when it comes to food. This gets easier as time |
| health. | | | | goes on. Remind yourself that you are fighting a |
| Controlling your blood sugar will prevent or slow | | | | disease and you will win the battle. |
| down all of these risks coming from ignored | | | | Studies show that it's good to get out and be |
| diabetes. The sooner you get started, the better | | | | very active and socialize. Avoid the TV and take |
| your chances are of preventing them. | | | | up hobbies that will keep you moving. Walking is |
| The best way to figure all this out is to get a | | | | one of the best ways to get your exercise and it |
| dietitian to plan a diet for you. If you would rather | | | | won't cost you a thing. |
| do your own planning, start with the diabetes | | | | Another important way to prevent diabetes and |
| food pyramid. This is a little bit different then the | | | | high blood sugar is to relax with meditation, yoga, |
| regular food pyramid. This will be a good guide in | | | | and tai-chi exercises. Learn to put worry out of |
| planning your menu. | | | | your mind and think positive. |
| You will lose weight and feel much better if you | | | | If you're pre-diabetic, be thankful that you found |
| train yourself to leave the table just a little bit | | | | out in time to change your lifestyle for the better. |