Questions About Diabetes Exercise

1. How can I convince my stubborn father to see a doctor about his diabetes?

   Question - Have a heart-to-heart discussion with your dad about your concerns. Get support from other family or friends who can join you in having a serious, yet supportive conversation with him about your observations of his changing health status. Ask how your father feels. Tell him you are worried and you'd feel better if he saw the doctor for a check up...
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2. How can I get my father with diabetes to eat appropriately?

   Question - What you describe is very common in people with type 2 diabetes who don't want to face the disease. In this situation it's best to help your father take small steps toward change, lead by example, and offer your support. Start by asking him what he is willing to do to make his diet healthier. Maybe he'll agree to add one serving of vegetables to his dinner...
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3. Can Someone Who's Prediabetic Make Dietary Changes to Avoid Full-Blown Diabetes?

   Question - Yes -- and the single most important thing to do to reverse a prediabetic condition and make insulin resistance go away is to lose weight, preferably through a combination of diet and exercise.
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4. What can I cook for my diabetic husband?

   Question - Cook a variety of fresh foods, mostly plants, and serve them in moderation. One easy way to think about how such a diet might look is to imagine a plate (9 inches round). On half of the plate pile veggies, on a quarter of the plate serve protein, and on the other quarter put carbohydrates or starches...
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5. What's carbohydrate counting and should my dad do it?

   Question - Carbohydrate counting is a method of meal planning based on estimating how many carbohydrates, measured in grams, are in a food. Carbohydrates include sugar, foods high in starch such as potatoes and pasta, and fiber-filled foods such as grain-based breads and cereals. Carbs are also found in fruits, vegetables, dairy products, and many beverages...
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6. How can I encourage my wife, who has diabetes, to exercise more?

   Question - Motivation to change is personal. Your wife has to want to exercise -- you can't do it for her. What you can do is set up an environment that gives her opportunities to be more active. But resist the temptation to transform from husband to athletic director. Such behavior will likely just backfire...
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7. What's the best diet for my diabetic father?

   Question - You're not the first person -- and you won't be the last to ask about what kind of food a family member with type 2 diabetes should eat. In brief, a healthy diet for a person with diabetes is the same as for those of us without the disease: lots of fresh fruit and vegetables along with some lean protein and wholegrain carbohydrates...
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8. What does the progression of COPD and type 2 diabetes look like?

   Question - I am worried that your husband's decreased mobility is contributing to his increased weight and progression of diabetes. Even small amounts of exercise can improve a person's sensitivity to insulin, and therefore decrease the need for more insulin or diabetes medications...
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9. I've just been diagnosed with Diabetes? How can I learn to take care of myself?

   Question - Diabetes education will help you navigate the best way to care for yourself, so you are off to a good start in looking for classes. A nationally recognized program will help you learn fact from myth and understand what will work best for you.
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10. What should diabetics cut out of eating and should they avoid carbohydrates?

    Question - No, definitely not. Carbohydrates, such as bread, rice, and pasta, are the body's main source of energy, and many carbohydrates, such as cereals, fruit, and dairy, contain nutrients essential to your father's good health. While it's true that carbs have a greater impact on your dad's blood glucose level...
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11. How can I help my mom deal with high cholesterol, diabetes and hypertension?

    Question - First, it might help to know you're far from alone. While your mother is dealing with a triple-whammy diagnosis, her situation is not uncommon. Many people with type 2 diabetes must also contend with hypertension and high fat levels (such as cholesterol or triglycerides) in the blood, known as hyperlipidemia...
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