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Diabetes: How to build good habits and break bad ones

Diabetes: How to build good habits and break bad ones

Build the right habits and fight diabetes

It is possible to reverse type 2 diabetes naturally. A type 2 diabetes diagnosis can, in many cases, be revocable, and even if not, you can still dramatically change the severity of your diabetes. A lot of the factors that influence the development of the disease is modifiable.

The best way to fight diabetes is to build healthy habits in your life and let go of behaviours that will cause diabetes. But changing your lifestyle can be an uphill battle – it is hard to change your behaviour and stick to new habits. This article will give you practical tips on how to build healthy habits and how to stop doing things that will fast-track the development of diabetes.

What habits should I have and what should I stop doing?

Build the following healthy habits:

  • Follow a low GI diet: Include lots of whole foods in your diet.
  • Do aerobic exercise: Walk, run, or dance for 30 minutes every day. Studies have shown that taking a brisk walk daily reduces the risk of developing diabetes by 30%.
  • Check your blood sugar levels regularly: Keep tabs on your levels so you can treat issues early.
  • Get enough sleep: Not getting enough rest is a risk factor for diabetes.
  • Follow a weight loss plan if you're overweight: Being overweight raises your risk of developing diabetes sevenfold.
  • Incorporate stress management habits: Physical and emotional stress both contribute to diabetes.

Break the following bad habits:

  • Eating foods high on the GI scale: Processed foods with high carbs and sugar cause blood sugar spikes.
  • Smoking: Increases your chances of developing diabetes by 50%.
  • Sitting still for long stretches: Every two hours of inactivity raises diabetes risk by 20%.

How do I change my habits?

Tips for building good habits:

  • Make your intentions clear: Set a specific time and place. For example: "I will go for a run at 17:00 in the park."
  • Build habits successively: Add new habits after existing ones. E.g., do push-ups after replying to emails.
  • Make habits fun: Enjoy what you eat and how you move. Try dancing or new recipes with whole foods.
  • Don’t go at it alone: Join a community that supports your goals.
  • Make it easy: Create an environment that helps, not hinders. Put your running shoes where you can see them.
  • Use technology: Try a continuous glucose monitor if you forget to check sugar levels.
  • Track your habits: Use a checklist. Checking off tasks boosts dopamine, which increases motivation.

Tips for breaking bad habits:

  • Remove temptations: Keep sugary foods and fast food apps out of sight.
  • Reflect on the negative impacts: Think about how diabetes can lead to blindness, kidney disease, amputation, and heart disease. Smoking is a major contributor.
  • Stay accountable: Share your goals with someone who can support and check in on you.

Takeaway

Changing your habits isn’t easy, but it's one of the most effective ways to fight diabetes. Letting go of bad habits and adopting good ones can dramatically improve your quality of life and help slow or even reverse diabetes.

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