Diabetes Remedies
If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, you definitely want to make your doctor your best friend and see him/her regularly to ensure that your medications are working to control your blood sugar. In the meantime, here are some diabetes remedies that may help you cope with your disease:
Get some exercise. Regardless of whether you have diabetes or not, exercise is good for your body and soul. It keeps your heart and other muscles strong, strengthens bones, lowers blood pressure, strengthens the respiratory system, helps raise HDL (”good” cholesterol), lowers LDL (”bad” cholesterol), fosters a sense of well-being, decreases tension, aids in weight management, enhances work capacity, and can confer a sense of control. For those with diabetes having a regular exercise routine is even more vital as it improves your body’s ability to use blood glucose and insulin.
Eating on a regular basis, with meal times scheduled, reduces stress on your body and improves your body’s ability to anticipate and regulate sugars.
Watch your mouth. If you have diabetes it is very important that you are diligent about your oral health. High levels of sugar in your blood can make your mouth even more enticing to oral bacteria. With your decreased ability to fight off infection this means you must be extra cautious about preventing tooth decay and periodontal disease. Regularly change out your toothbrush and keep one on hand for brushing on the go. Brush and floss regularly after every meal . Schedule visits with your Dentist every 6-8 months
Visit your Eye Doctor/ Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness so you will want to be diligent about yearly visits to your ophthalmologist.
Here are some items around your home that can help with your diabetes symptoms:
Olive oil. Olive oil has been proven to reduce blood-sugar levels so it is important to use it whenever a salad dressing or cooking oils are needed. Unfortunately, as with all oils, olive oil is high in calories, and being overweight places you at risk for diabetes. Try to limit the amount of olive oil you use in order to control your calories.
Asparagus. Asparagus is a mild diuretic and has been found to be beneficial in the control of diabetes. The best way to eat it is steamed and then drizzled with olive oil and lemon juice. Avoid cheese and butter in the preparation of this dish.
Lemon. Lemon is a tasty substitute for salt. It’s known as a mild diuretic and is great squeezed into a diet cola. It cuts the aftertaste.
To find out more about how my husband reversed his diabates visit me at http://www.yourdiabetescure.com/Diabetes_Remedies/Diabetes_Remedies.html Julia Hanf is the author of the book How To Play the Diabetes Diet Game and Win