how to live super healthy life despite diabetes

The main ideas from this information are: 1. Monitoring blood sugar levels using continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) instead of finger sticks is important for managing diabetes. 2. Treating diabetes early and taking it seriously is essential for maintaining good health. 3. Finding enjoyable ways to exercise for at least one hour every day is necessary for living a healthy life with diabetes. 4. Avoiding eating before bed and going to sleep hungry can help control blood sugar levels. 5. Taking preventative antioxidants, such as alpha-lipoic acid and benfotiamine, can help maintain overall health. 6. Regularly seeing an eye doctor is important for monitoring the effects of diabetes on vision. 7. Paying attention to heart health and seeking medical attention if experiencing symptoms is crucial for overall well-being. Alright, how to live a healthy life despite diabetes. Let's break the diabetes code. Number one, watch your blood sugar. Cliché, right? But hey, use CGM, continuous glucose monitoring, instead of finger sticks. Now, watching the glucose closely will help you manage better, right? You will see what's going on. So, you've got diabetes, right? But don't worry, you're not alone. And while it may be tempting to drown your sorrows in a bucket of ice cream, that's not exactly the best way to manage your blood sugar. Instead, watch it closely, like a hawk. A hawk with a metabolic disorder. And to do that, ditch the finger sticks and opt for a continuous glucose monitoring system. You know them, right? Dexcom, Freestyle, Libre, Medtronic. There's so many of them out there. It's like having a tiny high-tech buddy that's always there to remind you to stay on track. With a CGM, you will be able to keep an eye on your blood sugar levels around the clock. Around a minute, I would say. Which means you can live a healthy life despite diabetes and still have plenty of opportunities to enjoy occasional ice cream, maybe, right? Maybe, maybe not. Not in a bucket, but you get the idea. Number two, treat your diabetes early. Don't be in denial. Very important, treating early. Let's face it, there are some things in life we just can't ignore. Like the fact that Brussels sprouts exist and that our bodies need oxygen to survive. Unfortunately, diabetes is one of those things that we also cannot ignore, no matter how hard we try. So, instead of pretending like it doesn't exist, let's treat it head-on, like a boss. Whether you want to try some herbal supplements from our website sugarmd.com or stick to your good old-fashioned medications, it's important to take treatment seriously. After all, who wants to let their blood sugar levels go unchecked and end up feeling like more cranky than my three-year-old toddler who skipped his afternoon nap, right? Let's take control of our health and live a healthy lifestyle despite diabetes, because we are too cool to let anything hold us back. Number three, put in your head that you have to find a way to move your body at least one hour daily. Find fun things to do. All right folks, it's time to put on your dancing shoes and shake what your mama gave you. You may be thinking, I have diabetes. How can I possibly move for an hour every day? I have joint pains. I'm old. Well, let me tell you, it is possible and it's necessary if you want to live a healthy life despite diabetes, or you can just let it go and die. But don't worry, we are not talking about jogging on a treadmill or lifting weights like gym rats that you see in the gym. Although, if that's your thing, go for it. No judgment here, but no, no, we are talking about finding fun things to do. Maybe it is taking a dance class, that's your thing, playing a game of tag with your kids, or even just turning up the music and dancing around your living room. The point is, make it enjoyable and before you know it, you will be happily sweating away that hour every day. So, get moving and keep that blood sugar in check. Number four, never eat and go to sleep. Always go to bed hungry if you want to live a healthy life despite diabetes. Then, you have to hear this, never, I repeat, never eat. I'm sorry, go back. Never, I repeat, never eat and go straight to bed like a sloth. I know it's tempting to indulge in a late-night snack, but trust me, it is not worth it. Always go to bed hungry instead. And yeah, I know your stomach may rumble like an earthquake, but that's a good thing. It means you are burning calories and getting fit. And hey, if you're on insulin, you'll be thinking, you know, well I have to eat. Don't even think about eating, actually, more to keep your blood sugar up. That's the worst thing you can do. Instead, adjust that insulin down, my friend. It is time to take control of your health by saying no to the tempting cookie jar and hell yeah, good night's sleep and waking up refreshed. Number five, take preventative antioxidants. Have you ever wondered why some people seem to live a healthy life until their mid 90s, while others struggle with their health as soon as they hit their 40s? Well, turns out the secret to staying healthy lies in taking preventative measures. And we don't mean just avoiding doughnuts, although that's a great thing to do to begin with, or the first thing to do, but we are talking about antioxidant supplements like alpha-lipoic acid and benfotiamine that we have on our website as well, if you see at SugarMDs.com. Or you can take it in the food, right? If you're a foodie and you know what you're eating. Sure, their names may sound like foreign languages. I just said alpha-lipoic acid and benfotiamine, but trust us, they're worth looking into. Not looking, looking into. And don't even get us started on all the other vitamins and supplements you can find at SugarMDs.com. We keep adding. If you have not been on our website, you better go there now. It's like going to a candy store, except the candy is actually good for you and doesn't cause cavities or weight gain either. So go ahead and indulge in these preventative measures and your body and your taste buds will thank you later. Number six, see your eye doctor regularly. You might be thinking, why do I need to see my eye doctor regularly, right? My eyes are fine. But let me tell you, your eyes could be hiding secrets like a CIA agent. And if you have diabetes, those secrets may be more dangerous than Chuck Norris with a machete. Seriously, unchecked diabetes can wreak havoc on your vision. So let's make a deal, okay? You promise to see your eye doctor regularly and I promise not to scare you with any more Chuck Norris references. Deal? Great! Let's keep those eyes healthy and let the adventure begin. Number seven, keep an eye on your heart health. Listen up folks, it is time to get real about our heart health. Nobody cares about it until they have a heart attack. If you are feeling a little chest discomfort or shortness of breath, don't just sit around and wait for a miracle or wait for a heart attack. No, no, no. Make an appointment with a cardiologist quicker than a diabetic can eat a sugar-free candy bar. After all, we only live once. So let's do our best to keep our heart pumping like a well-oiled machine. And who knows, maybe the cardiologist will have a good joke or two to make that visit a little less daunting. Trust me, taking care of that ticker is no laughing matter. But a little humor never hurt anyone. I'll see you later folks. Remember to subscribe, share this video and I will see you in the next video.