2 Diabetes Information

Increase consumption of vegetables intense colors such as broccoli, spinach, carrots and peppers because they are rich in antioxidants that help prevent damage to small blood vessels of the eyes.

Remove the consumption of refined sugar and products made from it. For example, candy, cookies and candy in general.

Avoid eating “junk” namely that contains many empty calories but few nutrients or fiber.

Reduce or eliminate caffeine, alcohol and cigarettes. Smoking is especially harmful for people with diabetes as these are susceptible to damage to small blood vessels that supply the eyes and peripheral nerves. The cigarette aggravates the damage. Alcohol increases the risk of damage to peripheral nerves.

Do not eat too much on a single meal. It is better to eat less at lunch or dinner and eating some light snack between meals.

Reduce the total number of calories

Supplements: In addition to the general recommendations on diet already outlined, there are some supplements that can help prevent Type II diabetes or prevent this condition worse.

Cromie - this mineral helps increase the activity of insulin. The chromium deficiency is extremely common. The high consumption of products made from refined sugar aggravates the situation because this type of sugar robs the body of its supply of chromium. There are studies showing that a deficiency of chromium in the diet adversely affects glucose tolerance. A study conducted at the hospital in Beijing in China showed that a group of people in the early stages of type II diabetes who received a dose of 100 milligrams of chromium twice daily for four months significantly decreased their level of sugar blood. This study used a form known as chromium picolinate. Good sources of chromium are seafood, whole grains, grape juice, brewer’s yeast, seafood and beans.

Magnesium - magnesium deficiencies can alter glucose metabolism and contribute to the damage caused by diabetes. Some of the results of a deficiency of chromium are chronic high blood pressure, bone loss, vascular disease. Some researchers suggest that even low levels of magnesium in the diet may be a factor that precipitates both types of diabetes in susceptible individuals. Good sources of magnesium are apricots, Guineans, whole grains and wheat bran.

Potassium - potassium helps increase production and efficiency of insulin. Foods rich in potassium are Guineans or bananas, potatoes, dairy products and whole grains.