My personal guidelines for general health and dealing with type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension
- Attain and maintain ideal weight
- Embrace a low a carb lifestyle, eating as few carbs as possible that avoids hypoglycemic events
- Fiber is your friend
- Eat real food. Eliminating all added sugars and as much processed food as possible
- Drink NO calories
- Get outside, enjoy the sun (and the vitamin D it provides) and walk
- Workout regularly with an emphasis on improving muscle mass
- Get more sleep
- Eliminate stress (meditate)
This is working for me ...
A1c 5.7, blood pressure normal, cholesterol ratios "ideal". 6' 0", 172 pounds, 15% body fat, BMI 23.3
Supplements:
- Fish Oil to improves omega 3 / omega 6 fatty acid balance, may facilitate heart health and help improve cholesterol
- D3 simply can't get enough from the sun, particularly in the winter months and in more northern regions. Strongly recommended for diabetics
- Super B Complex again, strongly recommended for diabetics, particularly if taking metformin or experiencing any neuropathy symptoms
- Magnesium aids in the formation of muscle and helps strengthen bones and improves glucose metabolism
- Multi Vitamin why not cover all the bases