Hi, I am a Type 2 diabetic for 23 years. However, for the last 2 plus years, I am managing my Type 2 diabetes with the right food, exercise, and yoga. I am willing to share my experience with anyone hoping it will help them
Type 2 diabetic for 23 years
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Hello and welcome @balakn
What sort of diet do you have? What inspired you to make the change 2 years ago?
I think you will find a lot of people here who mostly manage their diabetes with diet so you will find yourself among friends
What sort of diet do you have? What inspired you to make the change 2 years ago?
I think you will find a lot of people here who mostly manage their diabetes with diet so you will find yourself among friends
Thanks. It is not just diet; it is diet+exercise+yoga.
What inspired the change? - I was on 1000 mg of metformin daily, and my doctor wanted to increase it to 2000 mg metformin because my A1C result was 6.9. I followed a good diet and exercise routine, but only after adding yoga and intermittent fasting I could stay medication free.
What inspired the change? - I was on 1000 mg of metformin daily, and my doctor wanted to increase it to 2000 mg metformin because my A1C result was 6.9. I followed a good diet and exercise routine, but only after adding yoga and intermittent fasting I could stay medication free.
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I am interested in the approach you take to diet I guess because at the moment I control my blood sugars exclusively by diet. I used to do a fair amount of exercise but in the last year and a half my work issues have resulted in almost no exercise. I am working on fixing those as in my view I need more exercise in general but I have been able to keep managing my levels without exercise. I will acknowledge my levels are more often in the 5-6 rather than the 4-5 s I was getting with exercise but still in the right range.
I think there are a fair few people who an't do a lot of exercise for a number of reasons so I suspect you may find people's primary interest is in your diet.
I have gone very low carb which works for me- what approach have you taken?
I think there are a fair few people who an't do a lot of exercise for a number of reasons so I suspect you may find people's primary interest is in your diet.
I have gone very low carb which works for me- what approach have you taken?
Combining diet with physical activity and yoga can make a big difference.
Instead of exercise, let me call it physical activity—brisk walking to bring up the heartbeat, being on your feet, and moving as much as possible. I would not consider the chair/sofa a friend. Sit on a chair/sofa only when one cannot be on their feet or need to sit down. Some/any sports can help.
I found yoga/meditation really helpful with my blood sugar control.
I followed a 21-day program which worked for me. I can upload my notes and provide links if can help others.
As per this forum policy, I need to make three posts before uploading any docs or mentioning links. I that right?
Instead of exercise, let me call it physical activity—brisk walking to bring up the heartbeat, being on your feet, and moving as much as possible. I would not consider the chair/sofa a friend. Sit on a chair/sofa only when one cannot be on their feet or need to sit down. Some/any sports can help.
I found yoga/meditation really helpful with my blood sugar control.
I followed a 21-day program which worked for me. I can upload my notes and provide links if can help others.
As per this forum policy, I need to make three posts before uploading any docs or mentioning links. I that right?
