It’s been a long day. You’ve been thinking about putting your feet up when you get home and unwinding in front of the TV.
The last thing on your mind is creating a meal from scratch that’s perfect for your blood sugars.
Being type 2 diabetic doesn’t have to mean you need to be a gourmet in the kitchen. It doesn’t mean you have to miss out either.
Do you wake up and want to hit snooze on the alarm clock and can’t wait to lie in on the weekends? You spend the day wishing you had more energy and dream of snuggling up in your bed at the end of the day?
You’re not alone. Nearly half of people surveyed say they don’t get enough sleep. The CDC (Centre for Disease Control) cites insufficient sleep as a public health problem. The CDC estimates that 50-70 million US adults have sleep or wakefulness disorder.
So it’s the New Year - a clean slate to follow through with all the resolutions you made to improve your health and get your diabetes under control.
Pre-diabetes is a condition in which blood sugar is elevated (above acceptable levels), but not high enough to fall into the range of type 2 diabetes. According to the American Diabetes Association 79 million people in the United States have prediabetes, which if left untreated will become type 2 diabetes. Additionally, research has shown that pre-diabetes can cause heart and circulatory problems. Clearly, this is a condition which needs to be taken seriously.
You CAN eat out if you have diabetes. Planning ahead and controlling your carbohydrate intake, will allow you to properly manage your blood sugars and enjoy a delightful restaurant meal.
You are not powerless outside the kitchen. Remember to select meals that are prepared using healthy cooking techniques, such as broiling, roasting or grilling. Ask for substitutions when appropriate. Dining out should be an enjoyable experience, but should not negatively impact your blood sugars or weight.