Diabetes, Nutrition and Food: What Thousand Oaks Residents Need to Know

In honor of American Diabetes Month, we want to take a look at this specific disease and the millions of people it affects. Over 30 million people in the United States have diabetes, while 86 million are pre-diabetic and have a high risk of developing the disease. Diabetes can be debilitating, but following a proper diet is a great way to help control symptoms.

What Is Diabetes?

Diabetes occurs when the pancreas malfunctions and cannot produce insulin. Insulin is a chemical that allows your body to absorb glucose, the sugars found in the food you eat. If you are unable to absorb these sugars, your body will develop high blood sugar, and you may experience frequent urination, intense hunger or thirst, weight gain or weight loss, and fatigue.

How Does Your Diet Affect Diabetes?

What you eat has a huge effect on how symptomatic your diabetes will be. Eating foods packed with sugar, fat, and calories, such as soda, cake, or ice cream, means your body will have an abundance of sugars in your blood since it cannot absorb them. However, eating a nutritionally balanced diet that is low in fat and calories will keep your blood sugar levels at a minimum. Choose healthy carbohydrates, fiber-rich foods, and good fats to lower the risk of diabetes complications in the future.

How Can Duben Holistic Chiropractic Center Help?

Dr. Duben has years of experience creating personalized meal plans for people with diabetes. He begins by using advanced, highly sensitive testing techniques to determine how your body responds to certain types of food. He then uses this data to create a nutritional plan that is optimized for your body. While these plans cannot cure diabetes, they can help lessen your symptoms and keep you healthier overall.

If you want to learn more about getting a personalized nutrition plan to help fight your diabetes, then call us today at 805-494-1339. We would be happy to answer your questions and assist you in your fight against diabetes!