Monday, March 19, 2012

Diabetes:Helpful Lifestyle Changes

Among the most prevalent illnesses across the globe is diabetes. Countless people are diagnosed each day and many more are unaware that they even have diabetes. Whether you are recently diagnosed, currently dealing with or worried you may have diabetes, this article can help you make the changes in your lifestyle you need in order to effectively manage your illness and keep it from progressing further.

1.       Make sure to take along an insulated cold bag to store your insulin supply when you travel. This is important because your insulin must maintain a certain temperature. With an insulated bag, you ensure your insulin does not heat up or cool down too much.

2.       You should have a handy bag containing all of the equipment you need to deal with blood sugar issues. Keep more than one bag, in fact, so that your odds of being out of reach of one are lower. Make sure you keep your meter hooks, insulin, and syringes in one place!

3.       Give vinegar its place at the dinner table. Studies have proven that consuming a couple spoonfuls of vinegar in advance of eating a meal, can cause blood sugar to go up slower than normal. Vinegar has the ability to slow down the digestion of starch, and keeps your food in your stomach longer.

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