A diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes does not mean the end. It can be the signal that it’s time you take a look at your lifestyle and make some changes to take back control and reverse the problem.
You Must Take Steps to Change.
There are no magic potions you can mix up to wish away a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes. You have to work to reverse the problem and that means really looking at what, how, when, and how much you eat. How much and what kinds of foods you eat is the second factor in reversing Type 2 diabetes.
The Power is in Your Hands.
When you are diagnosed and you choose to do nothing, you are making a choice that will have a lifetime of consequences, and likely cause many health complications. Stress can cause glucose levels to spike and it must be dealt with.
If you can change whatever is causing the stress in your life, then do it, if you can’t, then learn how to manage it and one way is, exercise it is a great way to relieve stress. Studies conducted in the last few years have shown that Type 2 diabetes can be reversed with certain changes in the lives of those who have the disease.
The very first thing to do when you’re told you have diabetes is to get a blood glucose meter, you can find them at the local pharmacy, a cheaper alternative is to join Diabetes Australia and get the meter cheaper and everything else you need to keep a check on your progress.
Check Levels Each Day
You should check your blood glucose levels every day, most meters these days have a memory so you have a record of your levels. Otherwise you should have a book to track your levels it is the only way you’ll be able to track your progress.
You don’t want it too high (complications can occur) or too low (again, complications can occur) you want it to be normal. So having the glucose meter you can test your blood at least 3 times a day at least 2 hours after a meal.
Check Levels Before Bed
You should also check your glucose before going to bed, if it’s too high you know you need to work to get it lower. If it’s too low, you know you need a snack. Knowing what reading is too high, and what is too low is important it can also depend on a few factors, so you need to educate yourself on what to look for.
What caused the weight gain, if it was brought on by emotional stress, that must be addressed. Whether it’s self-help, the support of a group of like individuals or therapy, you have to explore the cause to help reverse the cause for you to have a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes
Rita Pepper
Reversing My Diabetes.
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Hi Ben,
The reversal of type 2 Diabetes is not measured on what your Blood glucose levels are alone, there are other factors that are taken into account. I have not at any stage been on any medication.
I have My 3 monthly checks, and for the last 3 tests my cholesterol levels have been normal, my weight is slowly dropping and my A1 has been normal.
That is why my Doctor told me that what I am doing is working, and I have reverenced my Diabetes. SO you see it is not taken on just what your Blood glucose levels are.
what is the blood glucose number should be to consider your self a reverse?
im type 2 6 monhts ago when find out that i have diabetec. i was on metformin for 3 monhts i decided not to take my medecation. i start searching what will be the best way to control it i found lots of information but most of them are company which is for my believe trying to take advantage to the people with diabetes anyhow what i did is i make my own study which normaly things that i dont do exercise in the morning 50 sit up 50 push up and 50 jumping jack staniory running for about 5 min. when i was on metformin my blood sugar is always control 4.9 5.6 6.8 is the highest. but now without my med i can also do that number. but i wont lie to you once a while i have 7.5 the easy way to bring that back to 5.7 is to walk for 15 before i eat my meal. my question is what is reversed diabetec?
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| August 30, 2011 at 7:40 am |
Hello Rita,
I love reading your 7 Minute Work outs! They are good
Especially when you share information on why its so easy to use 7 minute workouts and the benefits health wise to type 2 diabetes 
Taking charge is the first step to living longer, living healthy and having a fit body.
Cheers
Lisa
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| August 30, 2011 at 7:08 am |
Hi Rita,
Great post about What Does a Diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes Mean? Will share it around with this valuable information.
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| August 30, 2011 at 1:34 am |
A great post Rita on what does a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mean. As you so rightly say, it’s about taking a look at your lifestyle. Some people will go pop and pill, and think that they can continue to live and do things the way they have always done them. There is so much a person can do that allows them to take an active role in their health and wellness, and this can be very empowering.
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Hi Rita,
Yes, it is amazing what the health benefits of a little amount of exericise can do. We all checked our sugar levels the other day at work, mine was a bit low, which was very suprising, considering my sweet tooth: )
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| August 28, 2011 at 10:27 pm |
Great information for those with type 2 diabetes. You have pointed out that a simple 7 minute workout can change your life around.
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Hi Rita,
This is a great post with very valuable information thank you. And I love the competition. Will be keen to enter that one as I could really do with a 7 minute workout
Thanks Rita
I have benefited so much from 7 Minute Workout I want every one to have a chance to try it out but I only have a couple of free memberships to give away