Can Type 2 Diabetes Be Helped With Diet & Exercise?
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Definition
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Type 2 diabetes is the result of the body not producing enough insulin or the body not using the insulin properly to process sugar.
Effects
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If the body does not use the insulin properly, too much sugar stays in the bloodstream instead of moving into the cells.
Diet
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A diet low in carbohydrates and fat helps the body stabilize the blood sugar because the cells are more receptive to the sugar.
Exercise
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Exercise causes the body to use sugar for energy, thus lowering the amount of sugar in the bloodstream.
Benefits
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With a proper diet and a regimen of daily exercise, some Type 2 diabetics can manage their disease without oral medication or insulin.
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