Diabetes and Obesity are Linked
- If you are obese, then you at risk to suffer from
Type 2 diabetes.
- Type 2 diabetes develops when your body can no
longer use insulin effectively, or when the pancreas
cannot make enough insulin to keep blood glucose levels
normal.
- The body gets its energy from a type of sugar called
glucose. Insulin is produced in the pancreas
and is required to help your body use glucose.
The body
mass index (BMI) has become the medical standard
used to measure overweight and obesity.
Overweight is defined as a BMI greater than/equal to
25; obesity is defined as a BMI greater than/equal to
30.
Calculate your BMI at BMI
CALCULATOR .
Weight Loss Tips for Diabetics :
If you lose
weight and increase activity, you can reduce the
risk of developing type 2 diabetes. For diabetics, losing
weight can help them keep their diabetes under better
control.
For some Type II diabetics losing weight
helps them to get their blood glucose levels down closer
to normal range.
- Begin a weight-loss program with the help of your
health care provider.
- Find a dietitian who can help you find a diet you
can use every day.
- Do not try to do everything at once.
- Take one-step at a time and make changes you can
stick with.
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Physical Activity
Exercise and other forms of physical activity can help
you lose weight by burning calories and building muscle.
The benefits of physically activity:
- You will burn extra calories and naturally increase
your glucose uptake by increasing your metabolism
and muscle mass
- Improve the body's response to insulin
- Help reduce or even eliminate your need for diabetes
medication by lowering blood glucose levels if you
have type 2 diabetes
- Reduce your risk for heart disease and stroke,
the leading causes of death for people with diabetes
Choosing the Right Exercise Routine
- Consult your doctor about which activities will
be safe for you.
- Choose those activities which you can do easily
and plan your exercise routine.
- Learn your blood glucose response to exercise. Checking
your blood glucose before and after exercise can show
you the benefits of activity.
- You should know when to exercise and when to avoid
exercise. For example, do not exercise if blood glucose
is above 250 and there are ketones in your urine.
- Remember to have water and snacks handy during
activity. Drink plenty of water before,
during, and after activity. If you are at risk
for low blood glucose, always carry a source of carbohydrate
to so you will be ready to treat low blood glucose.
- Wear appropriate shoes and socks.
- Having an exercise partner so that the exercise
routine does not become monotonous.
- Keep track of your progress.
Once you have taken care of these precautions, you
can enjoy the many benefits of exercise.
Eat Healthy
- Find a dietitian who can help you find a diet you
can use every day and stick with it.
- Buy only those food items that will help you reach
your weight loss goals.
- Store the correct snacks around the house - It's
easier to eat the right snacks when they are readily
available to you.
- Try to avoid snacks that are high in sugar and fat
(if you are on a low-fat diet). Cut down on
your fat intake.
- Stop over-eating because of emotional problems and
seek professional help to address your emotional problems.
- Carry your good habits over to every aspect of your
life. Eat well at home, at work, on vacation
and every place else you are. If you're going
on a car trip carry snacks with you that fit into
your meal plan. Take snacks that fit into your
meal plan to work. Keep them in your desk drawer
so when you crave something to eat it will be handy
- Start a food journal - write down everything you
eat including single pieces of candy, sticks of chewing
gum, "tastes" of food while you're cooking,
and anything else you eat.
- Let people know that you are trying to lose weight.
This will make it easier for you to turn down food
you should not eat when you are with others.
If people know you are trying to lose weight, they
might even offer food that FITS your meal plan.
Find support
Support is the key to staying motivated. Seek
the support of your family members, friends, or Weight
loss support
groups.It may be good to find support groups that
have diabetic members so you'll have someone to talk
to about your diabetes related weight loss needs and
concerns.If you want to join a commercial weight loss
service, join only that one which has a specific weight
reduction plan for people with diabetes.You can start
losing weight if you eating good meals, exercise, get
a good amount of rest and stay motivated to lose weight.
So get moving and start losing the extra weight..you
can do it! |
