Take Charge of Your Health - Preventing Diabetes

Diabetes has become a prevalent health concern in our society today. Unfortunately the daily choices made by most Americans are more sedentary lifestyles fueled by not so healthy convenience foods. Being pre-diabetic is a serious condition that needs to be addressed early on. The good news is that diabetes can be prevented or delayed.
More than likely you already have a good sense that you may be overweight as most Americans are. You may already be aware of the connection that excess weight and body fat might create health issues down the road. A very strong indicator of potential future heath conditions is excess belly fat. Belly fat is associated with significantly increasing the risk for heart disease, hypertension, and diabetes.




Whether or not you have excessive belly fat, everyone benefits from taking charge with their physical condition and health in the prevention of disease and especially diabetes.
Common sense tells us that in general watching one's diet and incorporating exercise into a regular routine is important to achieving and maintaining good health. It is also necessary in diabetes prevention. There are medications or diabetic supplies that can be utilized in the prevention and delay of diabetes; however diet and exercise have proven to be more effective.
First let's consider nutrition and making healthy food choices. It's important to eat lots of vegetable and fruits and of all different colors which aids in building your immune system. In many cases, eating out can make up over 60% of the typical diet. Eating out and fast foods, no matter how healthy you think it might be probably isn't as healthy as you would like.
Other important foods to add to your diet are whole grains, dried beans, fish, lean meats, and plenty of non-fat dairy items. These foods allow you to get the best nutrition value for your calorie intake. One of the easiest and best things to incorporate into your daily routine is drinking plenty of water. Water consumption not only helps to dilute the concentration of blood sugar but also helps to remove toxins and boost fat metabolism.




Exercise is basically anything to get you moving around the house or in the yard, as well as activities like vigorous walking or going to the gym to work out. The immediate physical benefit of exercise is that it lowers blood pressure, clears your head, reduces stress, while burning calories beyond typical daily activities. In addition, physical activity can lower your blood sugar and reduce cholesterol. One way that exercise reduces blood sugar in diabetes prevention is that as muscles increase and become stronger, they also require more blood sugar or glucose for energy. Increased use of glucose for fuel then decreases blood sugar in the blood stream.
It's amazing how we really do have the ability to take charge of our own destiny and create a better life and health to enjoy. Diabetes prevention is something everyone can do by improving your diet and making exercise a part of your daily life. Not only are you improving your life, but quite possibly saving your life.