How to Heal Diabetes

Diabetes is a term for several related diseases that prevent the body from processing glucose properly. According to the Mayo Clinic, there are two types of diabetes that can potentially be healed: Prediabetes, where blood sugar levels are high but have not yet reached the type 2 diabetes level, and gestational diabetes, which happens during pregnancy.

Instructions

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  Get a proper diagnosis from your doctor. He will take your medical history and conduct tests to determine the cause of your diabetes. Your doctor can let you know whether you have a type of diabetes that can be cured, such as prediabetes or gestational diabetes, or whether your condition is chronic and can only be managed rather than healed.

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  Eat a healthy diet as directed by your doctor or a dietician. A healthy eating plan that controls your fat and carbohydrate intake will help heal your diabetes. When you limit carbs and balance them properly with other types of foods, your body won't have to deal with excess glucose. If you have gestational diabetes, your doctor can help you balance a diabetes-fighting diet with your special nutritional needs.

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  Exercise several times a week. The Mayo Clinic says that regular exercise helps bring your blood sugar levels down to normal. If you have gestational diabetes, your doctor can recommend an appropriate exercise program that you can continue throughout your pregnancy. If you have prediabetes, your doctor or a fitness coach can help you develop an appropriate exercise routine.

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  Maintain a healthy body weight. If you are currently overweight and have prediabetes, take steps to lose your excess pounds, including diet modifications and exercise. If you are overweight and have gestational diabetes, make a plan with your doctor for managing your weight during pregnancy.

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  Monitor your blood sugar level. This will help you tell whether your diabetes is healing, staying the same, or possibly worsening. If your efforts to heal your diabetes are not effective, the Mayo Clinic reports you may need more aggressive treatment, such as medication.