Type 2 Diabetes - Four Mistakes New Diabetics Make

Just diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes? If so, you need to make sure that you fully understand what's in store for the road ahead.Many people who receive a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes make a few key mistakes as they go about their program, and this can really translate to failed attempts to shed the weight they need to in order to achieve a maximum health state.By learning what these errors are, you can put steps in place to make sure you don't fall for the same problems, therefore staying on top of your game.Here's what to know...1. Only Focusing On Carbohydrates.First, if you only think you need to watch your carbohydrate intake - and simple carbs especially - you need to think again.While gaining control over your carbohydrate intake is going to be paramount to success with your diet plan, to lose weight you do need to consider more than this. You will also need to ensure your calorie intake is where it needs to be - so ensure you are not overlooking this element.

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2. Neglecting Cooking Methods.Next, also check your cooking method. It does you no good if you choose healthy, low-calorie food and then cook it with a high calorie, high sugar sauce.Use the healthiest cooking methods possible that use the least overall additives and you'll do far better.3. Consuming Liquid Calories.Consuming liquid calories is another big no-no you need to get out of the picture. Liquid calories will add up very quickly and sadly, you won't consume fewer solid food calories because of them.So if you are basically drinking your calories, you can count those calories as added calories to your daily total.For weight loss success, this is not desirable at all. Drink only calorie free beverages and you'll do much better.4. Eating The Same Foods Daily.Finally, the last mistake to avoid is eating the same foods daily. Do this and you are headed for dietary boredom. Try and change it up every day - even just a little.Not only will this fend off boredom, but it will boost your nutritional intake as well. Use a wide variety of vegetables especially as these are the healthiest foods you could consume.So keep these mistakes in mind. Are you currently making them? If so, get some changes in place so you can get on track to success.Type 2 diabetes is no longer a condition you must just live with. It need not slowly and inevitably get worse. You can take control of the disease... and take back your health and your life.
Author:Beverleigh H Piepers