According to the office of minority health, blacks are twice as likely to be diagnosed with diabetes as than any other race. In addition, we are more likely to suffer complications from diabetes, such as end-stage renal disease and lower extremity amputations. Although we have the same or lower rate of high cholesterol as our white counterparts, we are more likely to have high blood pressure. There are an infinite amount of discrete changes that everyone can make in order to reduce their of getting diabetes. Listed below are ten tactics that you can put into practice from your BCG Team. If you have been diagnosed with diabetes these tips can assist you with attaining a healthy stature! We want you healthy friends, please share this information!
Walking – Try taking the stairs rather than the elevator or escalator.
Exchange – A healthier alternative to white bread and white rice are wheat products.
Sweets– If you enjoy chewy treats such as gummy bears you may enjoy snacking on some delicious dried apricots instead.
Glasses– Replace a sugary beverage such as juice or soda with a tall glass of water on the daily.
Swim– A refreshing way to cool off and exercise your entire body this summer is to swim.
Meats– Chicken and turkey are delicious alternatives to pork.
Planting– You may be more inclined to incorporate fresher vegetables into your diet if you plant them yourself.
Wheels– Rather than reaching for your car keys you could hop on a bike to travel to nearby destinations.
PhD– Get a check up to see how you are internally and whether or not you need to focus on taking care of a specific part of your body.
Encouragement– Ask your friends to implement some of these healthy changes with you because it is easier to make commitments with the encouragement of others.
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