Does Stress Influence Diabetes?
A type 2 diagnosis is a serious matter, but it’s not a death sentence. In fact, in many ways, it’s a wake-up call. It’s an opportunity to change your lifestyle and improve your health. The steps you take after your diagnosis can have a profound impact on your health and your quality of life. It can be tempting to want to jump into "fix-it" mentality after learning that you have diabetes for the first time. Even if there are things you can do, taking a little time to comprehend this new information can be beneficial.
Here are a few things to do after receiving a new diagnosis before we discuss what you should do about your diabetes.
Give yourself time to think things through. Permit yourself to put the research away and to accept this new diagnosis. You are not a diabetic. You are a person living with diabetes. You are not who you are because of this diagnosis, and your life is not finished. Instead, it indicates that you are embarking on a new adventure and altering some of your views on health.
Seek for assistance – Now is the ideal time to get in touch with those who actually care about you. Let yourself feel the emotions this causes you to experience and talk to loved ones about how you are feeling. There will be time to take action in response to this type 2 diabetes diagnosis, but it's crucial to begin by putting your attention on allowing yourself to absorb it emotionally with loved ones.
Speak to a PL Transform Health Coach - One option is to speak with a health coach. A health coach can provide you with support and guidance as you make lifestyle changes to manage your diabetes. They can also help you to set goals and stay on track. If you're interested in speaking with a health coach, book an appointment today with us.
Begin by making a list of what you can have! - When someone is newly diagnosed with diabetes, the first thing they do is look at the list of foods they can no longer eat. Instead of focusing on that list, consider the list of foods that you can happily consume. We recommend that you get at least 80 percent of your calories from whole grains, fruits, and vegetables, with the rest coming from plant-based fats and proteins.
Does that sound restrictive? You may believe this, but there are numerous plant-based recipes that may persuade you otherwise. When you see the variety of foods available, it opens up a whole new world of possibilities. Speak to a health coach today to get a free plant-based recipe book from Saladmaster.
This can all seem like a lot, but a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes is not a reason to panic!
After all, the science is clear – if you respond to type 2 diabetes quickly, and take the right steps, you can completely reverse insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes!
We’ve briefly touched on some of the steps here, and if you want to learn more, there are a ton of options. One great first step you might take is to read the New York Times Bestseller Mastering Diabetes.