Helpful Resources For Full-Figured Women With Diabetes

Thursday, March 1, 2007

Helpful Resources For Full-Figured Women With Diabetes ye mele ! (NAPSA)—Good newsfor those with type 2 diabetes. There are a numberof things they can do to manage the condition—and a growing number of resources to turn to for good advice. In type 2 diabetes, either the body does not produce enough insulin or the cells ignore the ae oul aOia ii [Hon BEES ara me 7eatinLE ay ee Moe ANCING == 7Es Oe y, e ae.F See, insulin. Many believe that staying fit and active is critical when it comes to managing the disease. Information about diet and lifestyle can also help to keep you healthy. In addition to Web sites such as the one maintained by the American Diabetes Association (www.diabetes.org), some magazines are also makinganeffort to provide readers with accurate and useful information. For example, a recent issue of Figure magazine, the publication that celebrates plus-sized women, offered helpful tips for keeping your blood glucose level in check, such as: See your doctor regularly. This can also help you monitor your blood pressure and cholesterol. Keeping them undercontrol can help you manage diabetes. Enroll in a diabetes education class. Instructors can provide you with information about medications, meal planning, exercise and medical exams. * Meeting with a registered dietitian can help you develop realistic meal plans that help to le f 2‘ eesj y ( simone o

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