March 2, 2022
Why Diet Is Key In Type 2 Diabetes Prevention And Possible Reversal!
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According to research published in Diabetes Spectrum, about 90% of those with type 2 diabetes meet the criteria for being overweight or obese. Most instances of obesity result from a poor diet and a sedentary lifestyle, two factors often seen in those with type 2 diabetes. Fortunately, eating a healthy diet can help you to prevent the development of type 2 diabetes or even reverse the condition altogether.
In many cases, type 2 diabetes will develop as a result of growing insulin resistance within the body. As a result, the blood glucose remains in the blood instead of being pushed into the cells, which keeps blood sugar levels higher than they should be.
When it comes to diabetes, the link to diet is still a little unclear. In particular, it appears that a high-carb, high-fat diet is known to increase body weight and negatively impact the body’s ability to maintain appropriate blood sugar levels.
There’s a recognized link between obesity as a result of a poor diet and type 2 diabetes, which can cause the condition. The research seems to suggest that a large percentage of fat cells within the body complicates the body’s ability to use insulin properly, thus causing diabetes.
The most important thing you can do to prevent type 2 diabetes or improve your prognosis post-diagnosis is by avoiding foods known to raise blood sugar levels. These foods include:
- Sugary beverages like soda, juice, sweet tea, or energy drinks
- Refined grains like white pasta and white bread
- Starchy foods like potatoes
Keep in mind that you don’t have to entirely avoid these foods in your diet. However, since they do have an impact on your blood glucose levels, you’ll have to be consistent when it comes to testing your blood sugar and consuming these foods in moderation.
Foods to Add
In addition to avoiding certain foods that impact your blood sugar levels, there are some foods you should think about adding to contribute to a well-balanced diet. These foods include:
- Fruits
- Vegetables
- Nuts
- Legumes
- Whole grains
- Healthy fats
- Low-fat dairy products
Not only will these foods help to improve your type 2 diabetes prognosis, but they can also help to hold off other serious health conditions. This can extend your lifespan in the process.
Christa is a media dietitian and nutrition consultant in the New York City area. She works with various brands and has been featured in dozens of outlets such as Women’s Health, EatingWell, and Peoples Magazine as a nutrition expert. Being a fact checker for EatingWell Magazine and a Medical Reviewer for Nourish, she brings her extensive experience within the field to provide compassionate, inclusive care using science for intimate and personalized messaging.
Christa brings warm laughter, joy, and medical expertise to any conversation allowing for honest science-based discussions with authenticity at their core.
In her private practice, she works with men and women suffering from emotional traumas that cause binge eating disorders exacerbating their type 2 diabetes, PCOS and insulin resistance.
