Does anyone know how I can control my blood sugar?

Question

since I turned 40 I have had a problem with my blood sugar which is out of control. I need to to crol this via books and execise but until now have been unable to find any books or diets with more info on this subject and do not believe that I need medication for everything in life. therefore I would appreciate a natural way of helping myself

Answer 1

better off having it controlled medically arent you

Answer 2

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Answer 3

You're right that good diet and exercise helps to improve glucose control for people with type 2 diabetes, but as the condition progresses you might have to take medication. I totally understand your desire not to put medication into your body, but remember that nature dosen't always get it right and by doing so you are seriously putting your health at risk - far more than the side effects of your medication will. You've clearly been trying to control your diabetes with diet and exercise and I'm sure you're doing a great job and have maybe been ok without medication for much longer than you would've otherwise, but there has to be a point at which you need to accept that medication is essential for you to stay healthy - you need to weigh up the costs and benefits of medication - you'd probably have more energy and get rid of any other minor health complaints by taking medication, and the long term benefits to your health are huge - you're young and you don't want kidney transplants or amputation, or blindness etc. etc. to look forwards to. Only you can make this decision, but make it a well thought through and informed one - speak to your dr and then give yourself time to think it through before you decide. Good luck xx

Answer 4

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Answer 5

You don't give any details as to if you have actually been diagnosed with diabetes.
If you have been offered treatment with tablets then believe me you are not a candidate for treatment by diet alone.
You seem reluctant to accept treatment with pharmaceuticals.Yes a good diet is essential and to be honest there is no such thing as a diabetic diet we all need to eat healthily.
In your case though your body needs help in dealing with the glucose generated by your food.I urge you to reconsider your stance on chemical intervention.
Uncontrolled diabetes will in time give you all the diabetic complications.Believe me this is something you do not want.High blood sugar damages all the small blood vessels and the nerves in your extremities.This will could lead to kidney failure,blindness,loss of sensation in your feet and hands,increase in your chance of having a heart attack or a stroke,if you are a man erectile dysfunction,an increased likely hood of having more infectious disease and amputation of a limb.
Don't worry about the tablets just be grateful they exist,accept help from your doctor and you will save yourself from endless rounds of unpleasant treatment and periods in hospital.

Answer 6

I think your silly to think Diabetes will get better on its own. Diabetes is caused by your body not producing enough or non at all of the hormone insulin. I have been diabetic for 24 years & I still find it hard to accept it & deal with it but for my kids & Grandkids sakes I have to get a grip. Diabetes uncontrolled can lead to all sorts of problems including blindness, kidney failure, loss of limbs to name just a few.
My advice is to go to your library & read about diabetes as much as you can...
Not every one needs insulin or even tablets just by following a low fat/ no sugar, hi fibre diet.
type the 'Glyceamic Index' into your search engine it will show you lots of sites where info can be found. The Glyceamic index is fairly new & its all about which foods cause your blood sugar to shoot up & which foods have little effect, which foods are good to eat for diabetics, which contain slow digesting foods which keep your carbohydrate levels fairly stable. Its also a good diet to follow for weight loss because it tells you which foods will make you feel fuller for longer with low calorie contents.

Grab your health in both hands while you can & do all you can to help your condition.

Good Luck

Answer 7

no dont eat penty of sugar look up books/info on diabetes. Slow release carbohydrates are best sugar is dealt wth very quickly and wont work. Eat pasta, rce, potato, bread etc. If you need a quick pick up drink fruit juice or eat fruit. You did not say if you had low or high sugar levels. But just eat healthy and make sure you take on lotds of fluids before exercise

Answer 8

my mother has been diabetic for over 20 years, all you can do is the best you can try to eate freshly cooked foods stay away from sugars eat carbohydrates as part of a healthy diet, consoult a diatition for diabetics as you have differant needs to other peaple. and always remember you can only do your best.

only those who walk a mile in your shoes can make judgements.

hope you are fit and well for the comming yoer.

Answer 9

#1-Go to a good endocrynologist
#2- have pertinent tests completed
#3-Go over test results with the doctor
#4-have doctor write out a diet and medication menu
#5- go to a diabetes education class
#6- Join a support group
Live and enjoy

Answer 10

Unless you're able to manage your diabetes, you will not only require antidiabetic meds, you'll need insulin as well. The best piece of advice I can give you is to go to the American Diabetic Association's website. They are the gold standard for information. You can find books, diet recommendations, education, exercise tips, the latest treatment options, you name it. The smartest thing you can do for yourself is to ignore all the answers given to you and get what you need from the horse's mouth.

Answer 11

I am a type one diabetic and I have found many sites on the web that can be helpful.E.diets have a diabetic link that I think may help you.
I myself like to do things natural but the diabetic meds have greatly improved my life.