By: Sue Kennedy
Published: June 28, 2010
The connection between diabetes and obesity can be found in the foods that are available to us today. These foods allow people to eat more kilojoules than is recommended which obviously leads to obesity, and this of course is the result of excessive fat. There are different types of diabetes, but obesity is linked more to type 2 diabetes.
Unfortunately, this disease called diabetes is an epidemic that spreads throughout the world which effects around 246 million people, and by 2025 there will be over 300 million people with diabetes. Diabetes can cause kidney failure, heart disease, blindness and possible amputation of limbs, diabetes is a killer and we need to take control and manage this disease.
Studies have shown that the types of food that are consumed are connected to obesity which can and will develop into type 2 diabetes.
The number of people that are affected by diabetes is increasing, so we need to make sure that people are aware of the risks and how to avoid them. In Australia and New Zealand one in four adults are affected by diabetes or pre-diabetes. Sadly, over 300 people every day, including children are being diagnosed with diabetes.
Being a diabetic and obese can be very dangerous, the two are connected to each other and to avoid any further complications you need to include a healthy nutritious diet and exercise to your life. It is vital that you monitor your blood glucose levels and your cholesterol.
Your behaviour towards the type of foods that you eat is important as well as a nutritious diet and exercise. By maintaining a good behaviour with your food, you will be able to control your weight. The following tips will help you achieve this:
* Eat your meals at the same time each day at regular intervals
* Eat your meals slowly as this will allow your food to digest
* Do not have extra food on the dinner table
* Do not have a side plate of bread or any other food on the dinner table
* Set yourself some realistic goals for losing weight
* Only eat what you need, there is no need to eat everything put in front of you
* When you are dining out, be aware of the amount of alcohol, and bread you consume
*Get some body weights and carry them around with you, this will allow you to understand the extra weight but also what it will be like to not have that extra weight
* An important tip when you are shopping for food is to make a list of what ingredients you require and only have enough money to cover items from that list, and
* Remember the most important and beneficial point for you is to avoid foods that are no good for you, for example, processed foods, fried foods and take-away foods that contain ingredients that have no nutritional benefit at all
The connection between diabetes and obesity is dangerous. To avoid any serious complications you need to simply maintain a healthy nutritious diet and exercise.
About the Author:
It is essential to your health to understand diabetes nutrition. Visit Sue Kennedy's site to learn all there is to know about how you can Defeat Diabetes Now and also get your free report.
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