Live Well With Diabetes

It's no secret many people are living with diabetes.  And it's also no secret that many people having difficulty controlling their weight. Is there a link between the two? You better believe it!
Diabetes is simply high levels of sugar (glucose) in your blood.
Good news: You can control it. With a healthy diet, weight management or especially weight loss, a healthy mindset and regular exercise, you are well on your way to living well with diabetes.
Bad news: You must take control or it will take control of you and your livelihood.
5 Ways to Live Longer and Healthier With Diabetes:

1. Plan meals and follow a healthy diet. Which one is best? Keto? Mediterranean? Low carb? South Beach? Answer: The one you stick to! It is way more important to pay attention to your calories, sugary drinks and refined carbohydrates intake.
2. Weight loss if you are overweight or obese (BMI>30) is key. This promotes overall better health, lower blood pressure, and lower cholesterol.
3. Being proactive. Don't wait for something to happen to make a change. Do it now! Whatever it takes- whatever you need to do, to learn or to adjust. Eat regularly, stick to a well defined schedule, and exercise regularly. There are complications of not controlling your blood sugar. Beware!
4. See your doctor as scheduled. Consult with your nutritionist as needed. Work with a health coach to further refine your habits and meet your goals.
5. Keep track and log your blood sugars so that you have valuable information about how your body responds to the foods you eat.

There are many ways to manage and live a healthy life with diabetes. Take some time to get educated so that you can live a longer, healthier life as you manage your diabetes and set some new goals. We are here to support you! How can we help you live better with diabetes?

Yoshida J. Kirkwood, PA-C
​Author

​As a health and wellness coach, I enjoy motivating and sharing tools to bring about a healthier, happier lifestyle. Blending my 20 years of clinical knowledge and my passion to foster great health is what drives me to strive for total wellness in each client.