In the vast “family” of diabetes, type 2 diabetes can be considered a “regular.” When it comes to dealing with type 2 diabetes, people often first think of eating less and exercising more.
The so-called “eating less” emphasizes scientifically controlling diet. For example, reducing the intake of high-calorie, high-fat, and high-sugar foods. Imagine those greasy fried chicken and overly sweet cakes, although delicious, they are all a “sweet burden” for type 2 diabetes patients.
We should properly combine vegetables, protein, and a moderate amount of carbohydrates for each meal, which can meet the body’s needs without putting too much pressure on blood sugar. Data shows that patients who scientifically control their diet have significantly better blood sugar control than those who do not control their diet.
Secondly, exercise can make the body’s cells more active and improve insulin sensitivity. It’s like giving a shot of adrenaline to the “workers” in the body, making them work more actively and consume blood sugar. Whether it’s brisk walking, jogging, swimming, or yoga, as long as you persist, you will see results.
Experts point out that engaging in at least half an hour of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise per week is very beneficial for controlling the condition of type 2 diabetes patients.
However, to comprehensively and effectively manage type 2 diabetes, relying solely on eating less and exercising more is far from enough. On this basis, there are two more crucial things!
The first thing: Emotional management
Many people may wonder, what’s the connection between emotions and diabetes? In fact, the connection is significant! Research shows that being in a state of chronic stress, anxiety, anger, and other negative emotions can lead to the secretion of a series of stress hormones, which may cause an increase in blood sugar.
Imagine when you feel terrible, doesn’t your body feel tense too? At this time, blood sugar also “tenses” up. It’s like a “troublemaker” stirring things up in the body, causing blood sugar to lose balance. So, maintaining a calm, optimistic mindset is simply an “invisible remedy” for controlling type 2 diabetes.
The second thing: Regularly drink “blood sugar-reducing soup”
In terms of diabetes treatment, traditional Chinese medicine also has its unique and effective treatment methods. According to traditional Chinese medicine, the occurrence of diabetes is closely related to the dysfunction of the body’s organs. The spleen governs transformation, and if the spleen’s function is weak, leading to abnormal transformation, the normal distribution of essence from water and grains may become disrupted, which can easily cause blood sugar elevation.
For such issues, we can consider using two qian of Nanyang Chinese yam, 15 wolfberries, and 3 grams of Fangmuhu together in boiling water for consumption.
Advantages: Boiling the three together in water can not only reduce blood sugar, enhance immunity, but more importantly, it performs remarkably well in regulating blood sugar, lowering blood lipids, and antioxidation.
