We know cancer is linked to smoking, but did you know it can also lead to type 2 diabetes?
Studies show that those who smoke regularly are almost 50% more likely to develop diabetes than those who don’t smoke. The risk jumps even higher for those who are heavy smokers! Smoking makes it harder for your diabetes to stay under control. Smoking causes inflammation in the body which can damage cel...
Posted on Monday, October 21, 2019 2:42 pm. READ MORE
We mentioned earlier this week how important being active is for those who are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Moving around and working your muscles improve their ability to use insulin and absorb glucose! This puts less strain on your insulin making cells in your pancreas and decreases the likelihood of your body forming insulin resistance.
So, trade some of that sit time for fit ti...
Posted on Monday, October 21, 2019 2:40 pm. READ MORE
We know here in the South sweet tea and sweetened coffee drinks are staples. Neither of these drinks, though, are good for people with diabetes. It may be hard for you to stomach, but unsweetened coffee and tea can help reduce blood sugar levels, increase insulin sensitivity, and reduce the risk of diabetes.
One of the best teas for you is green tea. It can help reduce your blood pressure a...
Posted on Monday, October 21, 2019 2:36 pm. READ MORE
Skipping out on processed foods is easier said than done. Grocery markets are flooded with them! While some processing is necessary for some foods, like the bacteria-killing pasteurization process for milk, others add in chemicals and other hard to read ingredients to prolong shelf-life. While processed foods are bad for everyone, they can be especially dangerous for those with an increased ris...
Posted on Monday, October 21, 2019 2:32 pm. READ MORE
Did you know that fiber is an important factor in helping manage or prevent diabetes?
Having a healthy source of fiber at each meal can help prevent spikes in blood sugar and insulin levels. Some fruits that are tasty and rich in fiber are bananas, oranges, apples, mangoes, strawberries, and raspberries! Unfortunately, people with severe diabetes may not be able to eat some of those fruits du...
Posted on Monday, October 21, 2019 2:30 pm. READ MORE
Physical activity is important for everyone, but it’s especially important for those who are at risk for developing diabetes. Several studies have shown a sedentary lifestyle frighteningly increases the risk of developing diabetes. Those who have desk jobs and come home to just sit on the couch afterward have at least a 90% higher chance of becoming diabetic than someone who leads an active lif...
Posted on Monday, October 21, 2019 2:26 pm. READ MORE
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