Exercise is one of the most important things that you can do to help your type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes. My best recommendation for exercise is walking an hour a day, every day. I love walking and usually walk 6-8 miles every day. This has had great positive effects on controlling my blood sugar.
Omega-3 fatty acids are a key component to help you be healthy as well as for controlling your blood sugar levels. As I said in an earlier tip, omega-3 fatty acids are vital to the brain, which is about 60% fat. About ½ of that fat is the omega-3 fatty acid DHA. Omega-3 fatty acids also prevent inflammation, help regulate blood sugar levels, and help to regulate the fat burning process.
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Normally I stay away from supplements because they are usually expensive and I have never found supplements to be of any help. However, many people do not get enough fiber or omega-3 fatty acids. Both fiber and omega-3 fatty acids help to regulate blood sugars.
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At least 80 million people (in just the U.S.) are suffering from type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes and millions are doing little or nothing about it. Here are a few of the things that you can look forward to if you ignore these conditions.
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A recent Harvard study demonstrated that Type 2 Diabetes prevention may be helped by following a diet rich in magnesium. Leafy green vegetables, whole grains, avocados and nuts are good sources of magnesium. The Recommended Dietary Intake (DRI) for magnesium is 400 mg.
