Type 2 Diabetes is one of the most common occurrences among people who are obese, lethargic and over-eaters. This is rightly classified as a ‘lifestyle disease’ that affects people having inactive lifestyle. Work, in the era of technological innovation, is done only by machines and there is hardly any movement of body. That is why; those who don’t want to fall prey to diseases become gym regulars. Type 2 diabetes actually can affect anybody irrespective of the age groups and insulin injections are the most common treatment for this health disorder. But, the medicines, like pramlintide acetate, used for keeping the blood sugar level in control come with a variety of side-effects; there are even side effects of insulin shots. These actually squeeze away the agility from the user and managing life with Insulin requires dealing with myriad discomforts. All these discomforts actually make the person irritable and he loses interest in many of the activities considered vital for life otherwise.
Some of the side-effects seen in the users of medicines for type 2 diabetes are:
- Irritability
- Low blood sugar
- Headache
- Poor focus
- Breathlessness
- Fatigue, and sometimes,
- Seizure
All these side-effects call for the need to look for dietary solutions that can help manage diabetes without falling prey to these side-effects.
How to manage Type 2 diabetes with natural foods
Some people go to dieticians to adopt a healthy diet regimen. They may try dietary supplements to cut on the calorie intake without giving nutrition a miss. But, these supplements cannot become normal diet. So, it is advisable to tweak in some modifications in your food plate. Here are some foods that are effective in managing nutrition and can be found in the supplements for type 2 diabetes too.
Proteins
Fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids and sources of lean protein like turkey, salmon etc are good for type 2 diabetics. These are slow to digest, provide ample nutrition and are quite filling. Since these foods take longer time to convert to sugar, these are ideal for controlling the blood sugar level.
Carbohydrates
Not all carbohydrates are good, but those enriched in fiber and anti-oxidants are ideal for cardiac health. Since heart health needs special attention in diabetes, nuts and whole grain breads should be consumed as these are easy on heart.
Apart from these, non-fat yoghurt, leafy vegetables, cauliflower, broccoli are some of the vegetables that can make your food list complete in all aspects.
Parting Thoughts
Diabetes is essentially, a dietary disorder and it can be reversed with a holistic diet and a disciplined exercise regimen, not to mention a highly positive outlook towards life.
