Controlling Blood Sugar In Type 2 Diabetes Without The Use Of Drugs
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Managing Type 2 Diabetes Without Medication
Introduction
Being diagnosed with intermittent claudication, high blood pressure, Type 2 Diabetes, and being overweight was overwhelming. The claudication made me feel trapped at home, as exercise became nearly impossible. Though angioplasty was supposed to help, it didn’t provide the anticipated relief.
Treatment Options
For my high blood pressure, doctors recommended a combination of medications and weight loss. While the medications were effective, losing weight proved challenging. Faced with a choice between managing my blood sugar through medication or diet, I opted for dietary control, hoping it would also aid in weight loss.
Blood Sugar Monitoring
I began monitoring my blood sugar levels three times a day, which revealed surprising results. Foods I thought were healthy, like plain porridge and apples, spiked my sugar levels unexpectedly. This highlighted the need to understand my body’s unique response to different foods.
Key Dietary Changes
Hydration
My first realization was the importance of staying hydrated. I replaced sugary drinks with water?"what the Swedes call "Silver Tea"?"and sometimes added low-calorie tonic water or carbonated mineral water.
Carbohydrate Control
Reducing carbohydrates became crucial. I limited my intake to under 40 grams a day, avoiding bread, pastries, pasta, rice, cereals, and sugary foods. Reading food labels was enlightening, revealing hidden sugars and carbs.
Increased Vegetables and Low-Carb Fruits
I focused on vegetables like broccoli, spinach, tomatoes, and cauliflower. For fruits, I chose those lower in sugar, such as rhubarb, berries, and grapefruits, and avoided adding sugar, opting for cinnamon as a sweetener.
Meat and Fats
Eliminating processed foods, I chose lean meats and fish, using olive and nut oils for cooking. I avoided saturated and hydrogenated fats, ensuring I was consuming healthier unsaturated fats.
Alcohol
I limited alcohol, enjoying only one or two glasses of red wine occasionally while avoiding beers entirely.
Results and Personal Reflection
This dietary shift was liberating. I never felt deprived or hungry, and while I occasionally missed certain foods, I allowed myself small indulgences within my limits.
The results spoke for themselves:
- High levels of good cholesterol
- Low levels of bad cholesterol
- Effective blood sugar control through diet alone
- A 10-pound weight loss
The plan is to lose another 30 pounds, which now feels achievable. As I shed weight, my activity levels and motivation to maintain a healthy diet increase. It's empowering to realize that you truly are what you eat, and I'm taking back control of my health.
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