subject: Can Diabetes Be Cured? [print this page] There is an epidemic of diabetes in America with at least 20 million people having the disease. The worst of it is that Type 2 diabetes is a preventable disease if people were to follow a sensible diet and exercise plan but can diabetes be cured?
The risk of someone actually developing Type 2 diabetes drops by an amazing 60% if they follow a healthy diet and exercise plan and lose around ten pounds (4.5 kilos).
There is a term used to describe someone at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes and that is pre-diabetic. If you have regular check ups, a blood test will warn of the possible onset of diabetes and you can modify your lifestyle to prevent its development.
Type 2 diabetes is also known as adult onset diabetes or obese diabetes and is very common in middle aged overweight people who take little or no exercise. It develops when the body ceases to use the insulin it produces in a proper way and it cannon metabolise glucose.
This condition can be treated with medication, control of blood pressure and cholesterol and by following a diabetic weight loss diet.
Can diabetes be cured? Well research has found that strength training can increase glucose use by the body by up to 23% after four months. Even one short high intensity session of strength training a week can help your body metabolise glucose and help you to lose weight.
A workout of 20 to 30 minutes a week is all you need. The relevant things about this form of exercise are the intensity and the recovery. However, aerobic exercise will burn off fat and keep your cardio vascular system in good condition and a few 20 minute sessions a week are all you need.
A diet low in fat and sugar is what you need; one which will satisfy your appetite but not make you overeat.
Several small meals during the day should be eaten and these should contain of a small amount of protein to preserve muscle and energy levels.
Keep a count of the calories you consume as well as the carbohydrate levels.
These measures should certainly prevent you developing diabetes but can diabetes be cured? If you already have it, why not follow these recommendations and see if you can stop taking the medication for ever.
