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Diabetes; Life After Diagnosis  by: Alexis Allen So you’ve learned that you’ve got diabetes. Well after the initial shock you’re stuck with dealing with the lifestyle changes that come with your diagnosis. When you go into the situation knowing that this isn’t the end but only the beginning of a new phase in your life it gives you a better perspective on life. Gone are the days of feeling like garbage and not knowing the genesis of the problem. Oftentimes, folks feel a sense of relief when they finally realize what the problem is. The stress of uncertainty lifts and the realization sets in that their life is now on a straight path. Well sort of.. Of course your new lifestyle will demand a few changes. First and foremost your doctor should have put you on a new diet. Depending on whether or not you have Type I or Type 2 diabetes you might even have to take insulin shots, ouch!! Relax, things are going to get only better now that your health is being managed correctly. Your new diet will consist of many foods with lower carbohydrates, which can of course be a hassle if you are addicted to savories. Sure, there’s a downside, but your quality of life should go up immeasurably. A lower carb diet doesn’t exclude all of the things that you have come to love, just cautiously watching your diet will help. Moderation and constant inventory of what you are eating is essential to helping you maintain a healthy diet. After you’ve had to deal with the disease for awhile you’ll be a whiz at maintaining yourself. Foods that are high in protein such as meats and nuts will be your friends since the carbohydrate levels are very low. This isn’t to say that you should go on a “no carb” diet, management and moderation is the key. All in all you should be in constant contact with your physician & nutritionist while you are still in the beginning phase of the disease. They’ll give you a great beginning and be there for you as you transition into your new life. Now go out and live it on purpose!! About The Author Alexis Allen is a person familiar with the low sugar lifestyle. Her site at http://www.diabetes-news-online.info feartures diabetes tips and diabetic recipes on a regular basis. All of her diabetic recipes are originals. You'll also find up to date diabetic news at: http://www.diabetes-news-online.info so stop by and give us a look!! This article was posted on August 24, 2005   Read More Articles from the "Health" Category: Enzymes And Probiotics Are Keys To Health And Digestion by Darrell Miller Just How Dangerous Is OxyContin, Anyway? by Albert Frantz For Gout Pain- Have You Considered Natural Health? by Joe Barton Vitamin B-2 by David Snape Discover the Best Age Spot Removers by Laurel Levine Treating Cystic Acne by Don Amodeo If No One Sees You Eat It, It Has No Calories! by Kim Beardsmore What An Ionic Foot Bath Did For My Family by Willie Jones Educate Yourself - LASIK Eye Surgery Could Be For You by Nicola Kennedy Coconut Oil - More Than The Average Saturated Fat by Sherri L Dodd << Back to "Health" Index

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