Eating Vegetarian Diabetes Style

Diabetes is a health risk that affects 18.9 million people and 6.3% of the population in America today. It is the medical term given to the condition where the body can no longer effectively use insulin to burn sugar and create energy. The condition can be caused from a low amount of insulin production or an increased resistance to insulin at the cellular level. In either case a blood sugar rises, which over time, will cause serious damage to the blood vessels, liver, heart and ultimately lead to a coma state and death.

More and more people are turning to a vegetarian based diet to help control their need for insulin and level their A1C blood tests. Vegetarian diets designed for individuals who suffer from diabetes are lower in fats, oils, sugars and processed foods than the Standard Western Diet.

Case studies and clinical research have shown that people who follow a stricter vegan diet for 22 weeks can significantly reduce the need to take insulin. Of course any change to your diet regimen should always be followed with regular blood tests and consultation with your primary care physician.

Diabetes isn’t cheap – for patients or insurance companies. Patient supplies and medications are long-term financial challenges that can significantly impact a patient’s savings and future financial stability. Insurance companies may pay for supplies but only after the deductible is met. Depending upon the amount of the individual’s deductable this can mean a significant outlay each and every year. Insurance companies also have increased costs with the long-term complications of the disease.

Vegetarian diets have been shown to regulate the treatment and reduce the long-term negative effects of diabetes. Medical research has shown that people who follow a vegetarian diet will have a 50% less chance to develop heart disease and have the lowest rate of coronary artery disease of any group, a secondary effect of diabetes. Those that follow a vegan diet are also nine times less likely to become obese, a significant side effect of diabetes.

The condition can and will change with a change in diet and lifestyle alterations. The amount the condition worsens or gets better depends on the amount of change a person is willing to make. Remember that we eat to live and don’t live to eat.

Vegetarian diets are a holistic and natural way to make a positive impact on the treatment and management of diabetes. Although the changes might be challenging and require support, by making them you’ll be able to make long term changes to your life and your future.

Only you can make a decision to change the course of your illness.

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By: Jane Morrison

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