THE DREADED 'D'

DIABETES is a condition which affects all major organs of the body, when it is not well- controlled. The good news about it though is that you can control it well with a good diet and a daily walk of about 45 minutes. Medication plays an important role also and it is imperative not to skip your doses or stop taking your medicines at will.
Diet-wise, a high fiber diet is the key to controlling your blood sugar. Fiber raises sugar in your blood slowly instead of causing a rapid rise which is seen when one indulges in sugary foods. It is also important to eat smaller meals, frequently as this will avoid a sharp increase in blood sugar and will also stop you from going into hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).
Getting diabetes is not the end of the world...most often its not even our fault as its the number one hereditary condition....but yes, obesity is also a leading cause of diabetes and hence its important to be your ideal weight or close, since an early age.

Follow your normal diet, just cut out sugar and sweets. Also reduce oil, ghee, cheese and butter intake to in order to lose or maintain weight. There are no 'miracle' diets for either weight loss or diabetes, but just cutting down the quantities of foods eaten normally, helps. For example: instead of eating 4 chapattis with ghee, eat 2-3 dry phulkas...
Certain foods are of help in maintaing blood sugar:

• Wheat Bran : Take for breakfast with low fat milk, or add to your chapattis.
• Fruits such as apple and pears which can become ideal mid-meal snacks instead of wafers, chips, cookies or cakes.
• Soy products such as soy flour, roasted soy nuts, roasted soy khakhras/rotis.
• Green tea (without milk, without sugar) for overall health.
• Apple Cider Vinegar which you can add to your salads (1 tbsp) or in lukewarm water.
• Seeds such as methi, flax, sunflower can become a part of your daily diet.
• Gourd vegetables can be used in soups or taken as raw juice on an empty stomach.
• Take an omega-3 supplement daily.
• Walk for 45 minutes, 7 days a week for that insulin boost.

The above tips can be included in your normal diet.....follow seriously and they'll help you lose weight and improve your blood sugar levels!!!