Why Diet Is Key In Type 2 Diabetes Prevention And Possible Reversal

According to research published in Diabetes Spectrum, about 90% of those with type 2 diabetes meet the criteria for being overweight or obese. Most instances of obesity result from a poor diet and a sedentary lifestyle, two factors often seen in those with type 2 diabetes. Fortunately, eating a healthy diet can help you to prevent the development of type 2 diabetes or even reverse the condition altogether.

In many cases, type 2 diabetes will develop as a result of growing insulin resistance within the body. As a result, the blood glucose remains in the blood instead of being pushed into the cells, which keeps blood sugar levels higher than they should be.

When it comes to diabetes, the link to diet is still a little unclear. In particular, it appears that a high-carb, high-fat diet is known to increase body weight and negatively impact the body’s ability to maintain appropriate blood sugar levels.

There’s a recognized link between obesity as a result of a poor diet and type 2 diabetes, which can cause the condition. The research seems to suggest that a large percentage of fat cells within the body complicates the body’s ability to use insulin properly, thus causing diabetes.

The most important thing you can do to prevent type 2 diabetes or improve your prognosis post-diagnosis is by avoiding foods known to raise blood sugar levels. These foods include:

• Sugary beverages like soda, juice, sweet tea, or energy drinks
• Refined grains like white pasta and white bread
• Starchy foods like potatoes

Keep in mind that you don’t have to entirely avoid these foods in your diet. However, since they do have an impact on your blood glucose levels, you’ll have to be consistent when it comes to testing your blood sugar and consuming these foods in moderation.

Foods to Add

In addition to avoiding certain foods that impact your blood sugar levels, there are some foods you should think about adding to contribute to a well-balanced diet. These foods include:

• Fruit
• Vegetables
• Nuts
• Legumes
• Whole grains
• Healthy fats
• Low-fat dairy products

Not only will these foods help to improve your type 2 diabetes prognosis, but they can also help to hold off other serious health conditions. This can extend your lifespan in the process.

9 Diabetes Friendly Recipes:

 

1. Keto Egg Roll in a Bowl  

Egg roll in a bowl, is just a deconstructed version of classic Chinese egg rolls, where you ditch all the extra carb and yet retain its original ethos. It is popular recipe in the keto community, but you don’t need be following keto to enjoy this delicious recipe.

2. Grilled Lemon Chicken Salad  

This delicious sausage soup doesn’t need to simmer for hours to develop great flavor. Thanks to a satisfying combination of spicy Poblano pepper, classic herbs, and an interesting blend of spices, this soup delivers lots of fantastic flavors in just over half an hour.

3. Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Lettuce Wraps

This delicious low-carb pulled pork recipe takes only 10 minutes to put together. After that, you’re free to do something else while your slow cooker transforms it into a nearly effortless melt-in-your mouth dish your family will love.

 4. Easy Weeknight Keto Pepperoni Pizza

This delicious and guilt-free pepperoni pizza features a melt-in-your-mouth baked cream cheese “crust,” plus all the incredible flavor you’ve come to expect from this perennial favorite.

5. Creamed Spinach Stuffed Pork Chops

This flavorful one-pan meal only takes about half an hour to get on the table, so it is perfect for those busy weeknights when you want something a little healthier than take out.

6. Cauliflower and Goat Cheese Soup 

One of the great things about cauliflower is how well it takes on the flavors of other ingredients. In this case, the more pungent goat cheese adds an interesting and delicious dimensions to the finished result. If you want more robust flavors, roast the cauliflower and onion before blending. The flavor will be more complex, but be aware the soup will take on a darker brown color as a result.

7. COD with Creamy Zoodles 

A simple, healthy and low carb COD recipe served over creamy zoodles (zucchini noodles) with sun-dried tomatoes. A quick and easy low-carb meal.

8. Easy Vegan Jackfruit Curry

Make these hassle free low carb, egg plant boats filled with beef with rich tomato gravy and loads of cheese, for your next dinner, I bet your won’t be disappointed.

9. Low Carb Green Beans, Chicken and Grapefruit Salad

Clean eating is simpler than you think, and this recipe is a proof for that. The combination works so well, and tastes so refreshing. A perfect healthy lunch/dinner idea.

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