Did you know that 40% more Hispanic adults in the U.S. are diagnosed with diabetes than are white adults? (1) What’s more, diabetes management costs more than 320 billion dollars annually. (2)
The situation may sound hopeless, but you can actually have more control than you think. The key is to focus on the basics—it’s not some miracle cure, but it’s effective in managing insulin resistance.
Here are three keys to managing diabetes.
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Watch your intake of simple carbohydrates like sweets, white bread, and pasta. Eat more whole grains and foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as salmon, mackerel, and flax seeds.
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Get your body moving. We’re not talking body building and marathons. Take a walk after dinner or on your lunch break; take the stairs instead of the elevator. Shoot for 30 minutes per day, even if you split it up into a few short sessions.
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Prioritize restorative sleep, which will help regulate your hormones and manage blood sugar. Melatonin or passionflower tea can help you wind down and fall asleep more easily.
Join Dr. Juan for just a few minutes to learn the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes and discover that you have the power to transform your experience of this disease.
Healthier together!
Your Santo Remedio family.
References
(1) https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/data/statistics-report/diagnosed-diabetes.html
(2) https://www.diabetes.org/resources/statistics/statistics-about-diabetes
