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How Exercise Affects Blood Sugar

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 Exercise has a big effect on blood sugar levels, and it is something a lot of people with diabetes notice pretty quickly. When you move your body, your muscles need energy, and they get that energy from glucose in your blood. Because of this, blood sugar levels often go down during or after exercise. This is one reason doctors and teachers always talk about how important being active is for people with diabetes.                                Picture Credit : NicePNG Different types of exercise can affect blood sugar in different ways. Things like walking, biking, or playing sports usually help lower blood sugar because they keep your body moving for a longer time. On the other hand, really intense activities like sprinting or heavy lifting can sometimes make blood sugar go up for a short time. This happens because your body releases stress hormones that tell your liver to send more glucose into the b...
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How to Get Your Diabetes Into Remission if You Are Prediabetic

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 Finding out you are prediabetic can feel stressful, but it does not mean you already have diabetes. It is more like a warning sign from your body. The really good news is that you still have a great chance to turn things around. Prediabetes can often be reversed if you make steady changes and stick with them.                                Photo Credit: Harvard University One of the best ways to help your body is by improving what you eat. You do not need a strict or complicated diet. It helps a lot to eat more real foods such as vegetables, fruits, lean protein, and whole grains. These kinds of foods keep your blood sugar more stable. Cutting back on sugary drinks and heavily processed snacks also makes a big difference. You do not have to give up every treat you like, but keeping things balanced helps your body handle blood sugar better. Being more active is another huge part of getting into remissio...
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Type 1 vs. Type 2 Diabetes

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 Diabetes is one of those conditions that most people have heard of, but not everyone really understands. When someone says they “have diabetes,” it could mean a few different things, because there are actually multiple types. The two most common are Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Even though they sound similar and both involve problems with blood sugar, they’re actually pretty different in how they start, how they work, and how they’re managed.                                Photo Source : Omega Hospital                                  Type 1 diabetes is often described as an autoimmune condition. That means the body’s immune system, which is supposed to fight off viruses and bacteria, accidentally attacks the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. Because of this, the pancreas stops making insulin entirely. Insulin i...
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Steps To Reduce Diabetes Risk

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  Reducing the risk of diabetes might seem complicated, but it’s actually something most people can work on just by making a few everyday changes. One of the biggest things that affects your chances of getting diabetes is the way you eat. Choosing meals that aren’t packed with sugar and processed ingredients can make a huge difference. It doesn’t mean you have to give up all your favorite foods, but swapping in more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins can help your body manage blood sugar more easily. Even drinking water instead of soda or super-sweet drinks can be a step in the right direction.                                Picture Credits: Arkana Laboratories                            Another important part of lowering your risk is staying active. You don’t have to become an athlete or spend hours at the gym. ...
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What Is Diabetes

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  What Is Diabetes? Diabetes is a long-term health condition that affects how the body uses blood sugar, or glucose. Glucose is important because it gives our bodies energy, and insulin is the hormone that helps move that glucose from the blood into the cells. When the body doesn’t make enough insulin or can’t use it correctly, the glucose stays in the bloodstream instead of being used for energy. This causes high blood sugar, which can lead to serious health problems if it isn’t managed. Over time, diabetes can affect the heart, kidneys, nerves, and even a person’s vision.                                Photo Credit - CDC Types of Diabetes There are three main types of diabetes: Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes. Type 1 diabetes happens when the immune system attacks the pancreas and stops it from producing insulin. People with Type 1 need insulin every day to survive, and this type usually d...
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