Why? Nearly 9 out of 10 adults with type 2 diabetes are overweight, says the ADA. Losing weight can lower blood glucose, give you more energy, lighten the load on feet already sore from nerve pain, and lower your risk of heart disease and stroke.
The goal? Try to stick to 3 - 5 servings of fat a day (or as advised by your doctor). Remember that 1 serving of fat is only 1 teaspoon of olive oil or margarine.
How?
- These days, "low-fat" is everywhere. But read food labels carefully. "Lite" doesn't always mean "low-fat." Find out how many grams of fat are in each serving of the foods you enjoy.
- No matter how rushed you feel, avoid grabbing fast foods on the go. A single fast-food meal could cost you a week's worth of fat servings.
- Fill up on low-fat soups, salads with low-fat dressing, and raw veggies that satisfy your taste buds with a variety of flavors and textures.
And remember to relax and enjoy your meals. That way, you're less likely to overeat from stress, and more likely to savor the flavor of foods. Your nerves will be glad you did.
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