Taking Control of Your Life and Your Diabetes!

Most adults who have been diagnosed with diabetes have what is known as Type II diabetes. Type II is the kind my husband, Bud, has. It simply means the body does not produce enough insulin or the body does not use it properly. When that happens, you end up having too much sugar in your body which causes all kinds of trouble. Click Here!

When you are diagnosed with Type II, it is up to you to take control of your diabetes. What do I mean by taking control? Let me tell you like I told Bud.

Establish a routine. This will help you remember when to do what and put you in control. It's like I tell Bud, take control of the disease or it will take control of you!Click Here!

I know he gets tired of hearing all the do's and the don'ts but it's important to keep in mind what keeps your blood sugar levels under control. Here is the list:

Eat small regular low calorie, low carb meals.
Eat at the same time everyday.
Eat snacks of fruit or veggies.
Take your medications at same time everyday.
Be sure and do what the doctor prescribes.
Exercise at least three times per week.
Lose weight if you are overweight.

Know the signs for those who are at risk of developing diabetes: Click Here!

Is there a family history of diabetes?
Are you overweight?
Does your diet consist mostly of carbohydrates, both simple and complex?
Do you feast on fast food?
Do you do everything you can to avoid exercise?
Are you African-American, Latino, or Native American? These ethnic groups are more prone to the disease.

Take control of your disease. If you have any of the risk factors, do what you have to do to prevent it developing into the next step which is pre-diabetic or metabolic syndrome. From pre-diabetes or metabolic syndrome, you are headed straight for Type II diabetes. Click Here!

Don't be a statistic. Take control before diabetes gets hold of you like it did Bud! Stop it in its tracks!

Don't leave it up to your spouse to "harp" on the do's of diabetes. You should be in control of your own destiny!

So until next time just remember to keep the reins in your hands!