Healthy T2 Foodie

OK, so you have Type 2 diabetes and the first thing your doctor did was put you on medication...but what if you don't like that diagnosis and you want to change things? Well, there's no cure for diabetes and no way to completely get rid of it.  However , diabetes can be reversed in most people. Reversing diabetes means carefully managing blood sugars to a point where medications are no longer necessary, and staying at that manageable point through a healthy routine of diet and exercise. Reversing Type 2 diabetes involves making significant lifestyle changes aimed at improving blood sugar control and overall health. While Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition, research suggests that it can be managed effectively, and in some cases, even reversed, particularly in its early stages or when diagnosed early. Here's what we know about how to potentially reverse Type 2 diabetes: Weight Loss: Losing excess weight, especially around the abdomen, can significantly improve insulin sen...

Diabetes is a health condition that affects how your body handles sugar, also known as glucose. Glucose is the main source of energy for your cells, but when you have diabetes, your body either doesn't produce enough insulin or can't use it properly. Insulin is a hormone that helps glucose get into your cells to be used for energy. There are two main types of diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2. Type 1 diabetes occurs when your body's immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys the cells in your pancreas that produce insulin. This means your body can't produce insulin anymore, so you have to take insulin injections every day to survive. Type 1 diabetes is usually diagnosed in children and young adults, but it can develop at any age. Type 2 diabetes is more common and occurs when your body doesn't use insulin properly, or it doesn't produce enough insulin to keep your blood sugar levels in check. This type of diabetes is often linked to lifestyle factors like being ove...