So, you’ve had diabetes a while but haven’t changed anything…
Hey, that’s okay.
Let’s face it, it’s easier to put your head under a rock and do nothing – BUT it won’t help you.
Can we talk for real for just a second? I’m gonna get tough here just for a tick because I really care.
Diabetes IS a life threatening disease–we’re talking blindness, amputations, heart attack and stroke–for real!
It’s happening to people every single day (more than you know), don’t let that be you!
Your life depends on you pulling your head from under that rock and changing a few things, seriously, this is no joke. And, it doesn’t matter how old you are, getting on track is still important – your life’s not over already!
I care about you, which is why I’m telling you this – no one likes to admit this stuff but it’s avoidable – so together, let’s do something about it.
Now that we’ve got that out of the way, it’s time to muster up some motivation and get yourself on track – and we are totally here to help you do that.
Ready for some tips?
Oh, and as you go through our info, feel free to leave your comments and questions on any page on our site and we’ll respond. We’re always here to lend a hand. :)
Start from where YOU are
Hey, I’m not going to lie – changing your diet and lifestyle can be tough.
We’ve had our habits for years and years, so they’re not gonna change overnight.
Just start from where YOU are right now and ease your way into a new diet routine in your own time – one step at a time, one food replacement at a time, one meal at a time – and keep moving forward.
The important thing is that you work on taking positive steps to improve your health everyday.
Know Your Numbers
Seriously, your life depends on you checking your blood sugars and getting them to the right levels.
The numbers don’t lie so you can’t keep shoving your head under that rock!
Love yourself enough to take care of yourself and report your true numbers to your doctor and healthcare team often. Get involved in your own journey!
The most important thing is to know the right numbers.
Get 140/ 7.8 stuck firmly in your mind. You want to keep your numbers below this all the time. The longer you stay above these numbers, the more risk you those nasty complications we talked about earlier.
Click Here to read more about the right numbers and grab our charts
Check your blood sugars often. I’ll say it again, the numbers don’t lie and it really helps you understand your body more.
Click Here to read more about our recommended blood testing routine
Exercise – like, for 10 minutes a day
We’re not talking running a marathon or having to make some major effort – we’re talking just 10 minutes a day.
Exercise helps clear sugars out of the blood and circulate more oxygen to your cells.
I’m working on some ‘Fast 5’ exercise routines – but in the meantime, just take a short walk everyday.
You’ll be surprised how much just 10 minutes can help if you do it consistently.
Food
What you eat matters most!
The modern diet is, well, pretty stuffed up.
Instead of eating real food–you know, the stuff our great grandmothers would recognize–we’re now eating all this stuff that comes in packets. And, often it’s stuff that our bodies aren’t really designed to eat.
Yeh, it tastes good. Don’t you think food companies know that–they rely on us getting addicted to packaged foods so we’ll buy more of it.
But, here’s the thing…if you can get back to more of that stuff your great grandmother used to eat, your body will thank you for it.
Here at Diabetes Meal Plans, we promote a low carb diet because it works. People lower their blood sugar and A1C, lower their cholesterol, and even get off meds – science proves it and we’ve seen it time and time again.
Click Here to read more about a Low Carb Diet compared to a Low Fat Diet
And, it might come as a bit of a shock but if you can avoid 10 particular foods, you’ll be well on your way to better health.
Click Here to read about the Top 10 Foods to Avoid
That should get you headed in the right direction. :)
If you have questions, just leave them below or on any pages you come by. We always respond and are here to provide support.
Your health is your wealth.
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Erin
I just came across your site and I am super excited about finally making my diabetes a priority and not living with my head under a rock!
I have 2 questions:
1. Are there any side effects/withdrawal symptoms that are common when you first start eliminating carbs? Would they be reduced if you were to gradually eliminate them vs going cold turkey?
2. At what stage would you recommend having my doctor review my medications to see if they can be reduced/eliminated?
Thanks so much!
Jedha
Hi Erin, glad to have you here! Having your head under a rock is definitely a bad idea so we’re super excited to see you improve your health :)
If you are taking any kind of medication you should consult your doctor or healthcare team first, before making any changes to your diet. They will be able to recommend if you need to make changes as you lower your carb intake.
As for side effects and withdrawals, it depends on what your diet is like now. The major things are sugar and food cravings, some feeling of tiredness as your body adjusts, increased hunger because your body is used to feeling ‘bulky’ from carbs but it’s not really hunger it just feels like it – eat more veggies/ fiber to help. Most people find making gradual changes is easier. Choose maybe 3 things, find alternatives, then move to the next 3 things.
Hope to hear how you go.