# @dr_ashleylucas on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2023-07-30T14:23:48.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Dr. Ashley Lucas (@dr_ashleylucas) — https://gondola.cc/dr_ashleylucas

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🩸 Diabetes: A Growing Epidemic 📈

Did you know that diabetes is a rapidly increasing chronic disease? Every day, more people are diagnosed and face lifelong medication and health complications. But there's hope for prevention and management through weight loss.

Type 2 diabetes can be reversed and put into remission with a nourishing diet and healthy lifestyle. Let's understand the metabolic process and insulin resistance behind diabetes.

High-carb meals can cause excess sugar in the bloodstream, leading to insulin resistance. To prevent or manage diabetes:

1️⃣ Reduce your carbohydrate intake: As a diabetic, your body is carbohydrate intolerant. Contrary to popular belief, you don't need the recommended 45 to 60g of carbs per meal. Adjusting your carbohydrate consumption is crucial.

2️⃣ Embrace healthy fats: Ditch the fat-free and low-fat products. Focus on consuming real, unprocessed foods in their natural form. Enjoy eggs with their nutritious yolks and savor healthy fats like heavy cream.

3️⃣ Prioritize protein: Ensure your meals are protein-rich, especially breakfast and dinner. Aim for 20 to 45g of protein in each of these meals, approximately 0.73g per pound of your ideal body weight.

4️⃣ Engage in strength training: Lifting weights helps reduce insulin needs and blood sugar levels. It naturally opens your muscle cells' doors to sugar absorption, bypassing the reliance on insulin.

5️⃣ Stay hydrated: Drink fluids, especially when reducing your carb intake. However, be cautious and consult your doctor about adding salt or electrolytes to your diet to avoid complications.

6️⃣ Prioritize quality sleep: Adequate sleep positively impacts blood sugar and insulin regulation. It's crucial for managing diabetes effectively.

7️⃣ Manage stress: Reflect on your stress levels and incorporate daily practices to reduce stress. Stress management plays a vital role in your journey toward improved blood sugar control.

You can make significant improvements in your health and tackle diabetes head-on. Save and share with others! Let's rewrite the future together.
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#DiabetesAwareness #ReversingDiabetes #HealthJourney

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