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vegetarian2626
vegetarian2626 Posts: 34 Member
edited November 24 in Social Groups
is there any magic bullet by which i can avoid future dibetes medications by natural ways or foods or herbs etc etc

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  • RodaRose
    RodaRose Posts: 9,562 Member
    Weight loss mostly. Also eating low carb/low sugar. Generally, when one reduces carbs, one increases fats and oil.
  • vegetarian2626
    vegetarian2626 Posts: 34 Member
    thanks for your support i am over 60 and working to reduce my weight from 178lbs to below 170 at least, i been taking blood sugar once a week, its been around 7 and my blood test is due very soon and i am dreading it, i dont wish go on insulin injections like my mom been doing for many years, i have cut sugars etc i am just worried
  • bm1409
    bm1409 Posts: 1,715 Member
    Eat foods with a low glycemic index and also lower carbs & sugar. You can do!
  • nikkib0103
    nikkib0103 Posts: 969 Member
    According to my doctor, increasing activity can help too. Since I have lost weight and have been walking consistently my numbers have dropped. I was close to being pre-diabetic.
  • RodaRose
    RodaRose Posts: 9,562 Member
    ^Yes. Increased activity is good. :)
    This book helped my brother-in-law decrease carbs and sugars : Dr. Bernstein's Diabetes Solution: The Complete Guide to Achieving Normal Blood Sugars
  • vegetarian2626
    vegetarian2626 Posts: 34 Member
    thats great i am going to start walking regular and move my big belly a bit :) and work on low glycemic foods and look into Dr. Bernstein's Diabetes Solution thanks everyone for all the encouragement i am very determined now to bring my bs below 6
  • RodaRose
    RodaRose Posts: 9,562 Member
    Yes, it can be done. Many good thoughts being sent your way. :)<3:)
  • marekdds
    marekdds Posts: 2,233 Member
    No magic bullets, but losing weight, exercise, eliminate starchy carbs as much as possible including sugars, of course. My husband was diagnosed in Feb. he has to take insulin, but with change in diet and exercise, he has gotten his a1c to almost normal range.
  • ShashayLee
    ShashayLee Posts: 178 Member
    so far by eating healthy food & watching portion sizes, as well as regular exercise, I've brought my blood sugars down to normal for the first time in years! I'm on day 125 & am down 56 pounds got around 60 more to go.
  • vegetarian2626
    vegetarian2626 Posts: 34 Member
    thats wonderful thanks everyone and thanks for all those good thoughts :) i will keep you all posted about my quest to control my sugar levels
  • KerryITD
    KerryITD Posts: 94 Member
    you can do it! Eating better helps reduce sugar and insulin spikes and exercising helps your muscles be able to use your natural insulin better.
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