 Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus have difficulty controlling their blood sugar levels because the cells of the body don’t absorb sugar from the bloodstream the way they should. This leads to very high blood sugar levels, sugar in the urine, and very high blood insulin levels.
If not treated properly, type 2 diabetes can cause kidney damage, poor circulation, numbness in the feet, and dangerous infections. The main consequence of this condition, however, is heart disease, which claims the lives of approximately 80% of all diabetic patients. The good news is that dietary changes can really help with blood sugar control and can also help to prevent the damage caused by type 2 diabetes.
Eat more
Organically grown green leafy vegetables, such as Swiss chard, mustard greens, and kale
Citrus fruits, red bell pepper and papaya
Red and purple fruits, such as cherries, blueberries
Walnuts
Cold water fish such as salmon, cod, herring, mackerel and halibut
Extra virgin olive oil
Cinnamon
Garlic
Legumes and whole grains, especially buckwheat, and barley
Root vegetables such as beets and carrots
Soyfoods
Tomatoes
Avoid concentrated sugars, dried fruit, fruit juices, saturated fats, trans fats, excessive total fats, excessive iron, particularly from red meat. |