Sunday, November 18, 2007

Recommended Exercises for Diabetes Management - Important Exercises to Help You Contol Blood Sugar

First of all, you should focus your attention on your body weight. Believe it or not, most of the diabetes patients are usually overweight. This is no coincidence. In fact, as you will soon see, obesity is one of the main causes behind tytpe2 diabetes. The best way to lose weight is to create a meal plan and include proper foods in your diet. For example, an ideal diet for type2 diabetes is one which is:

1. Low in dietary fat and trans-unsaturated fats. In fact, calorie intake from saturated fats should not exceed more than 7 % to 10.

2. Contains low amount of fat and high amounts of protein. Protein-rich foods such as legumes, non-fat dairy products, fish, skinless poultry and lean meats should be included in your diet

3. Does not contain foods which are rich in sugar and starch. Foods such as whole grain breads or cereals, beans, fruits, pasta, brown rice and vegetables should be included in your diet. These goods do contain carbs but don't harm your body.

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