LIFESTYLE MANAGEMENT

Make changes to your diet for a better tomorrow. Cut down on carbohydrates, and consume adequate amounts of fibre and protein. Switch to brown rice, and remove white flour and refined sugar from your diet. Have fruits such as pomegranate, peaches, watermelon, papaya, coconut, oranges and pears. Ask your doctor about the ideal portion of fruit to have. Avoid processed fruit juice. Avoid marmalade, jam, icecream, chocolate, pastries, cakes, potato, bananas, grapes, red meat, heavy gravy and oily food. Do not smoke, as it aggravates the damage to pancreas. Also try and avoid alcohol. Stress is the biggest trigger for diabetes. De-stress by practicing yoga, deep breathing, and getting adequate sleep. Yoga poses like Halasana, dhanurasana and vrikshasana are beneficial. Increase your intake of antioxidants. Have amla (Indian gooseberry). Add turmeric powder to your glass of milk. Also have black gram, karela (bitter gourd), methi (fenugreek), kalonji (nigella seeds) and herbs such as gudmar leaves, as they are beneficial in managing blood sugar.

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