| Topic: | Diabetes (DM) |
| Title: | Treating Type 2 Diabetes with Diet and Exercise. |
| Author: | Campaigne, B.N.; Younkin, C. |
| Source: | Diabetes Self-Management. 17(4): 34, 36-38, 40. July-August 2000. |
| Availability: | Available from R.A. Rapaport Publishing, Inc. 150 West 22nd Street, New York, NY 10011. (800) 234-0923. Website: www.diabetes-self-mgmt.com. |
| Abstract: | This article explains how type 2 diabetes can be treated with diet and exercise. Although some people who have type 2 diabetes can manage their condition with a combination of diet and exercise, few of them receive useful advice on how to change their diet and exercise habits. Both a diabetes meal plan and exercise are designed primarily to keep blood sugar levels stable. In addition, diet and exercise can help a person lose weight and keep it off, which makes insulin more effective. The first step in managing diabetes with diet and exercise involves learning as much as possible about diabetes and blood glucose self monitoring. Ways to learn about diabetes include meeting with a certified diabetes educator and attending diabetes classes. A diet plan needs to be tailored to the individual. The types of nutrients from which the body receives energy are carbohydrate, protein, and fat. Carbohydrate is the source of energy that has the greatest impact on blood sugar levels. Eating a little carbohydrate at a time and combining each serving of carbohydrate with protein and fat will lessen the impact of carbohydrate consumption on blood glucose. Adding physical activity to a daily routine is also important for maintaining as near to normal blood sugar levels as possible. Everyone should accumulate at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity on most days of the week. Exercise sessions should begin with a warm up and end with a cool down period. Checking blood sugar levels both before and after exercise sessions is important to determine the effect of exercise on one's blood sugar. The article includes tips for good nutrition and examples of moderate intensity physical activity. |
| Format: | Journal Article |
| Language: | English. |
| Major Keywords: | Diabetes Mellitus. Type 2 Diabetes. Diet. Meal Planning. Exercise. Lifestyle. Self Care. SMBG. |
| Minor Keywords: | Blood Glucose. Hypoglycemia. Carbohydrates. |
| Publication Number: | DMJA09336 |
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