These patients are not dependent upon an external source of insulin and are more likely to positively respond to lifestyle and nutrition changes. In fact, dietary and lifestyle changes are the primary forms of therapy for the type II diabetic. Type II diabetics are usually overweight, this extra mass increases the level of insulin needed. Reducing one's weight reduces the level of insulin needed. A diabetic person should consume whole foods and avoid processed or prepared foods that contain sugars.
Whole foods provide less of a carbohydrate burden on the body.
Carbohydrates are converted to glucose through digestion so that they can be absorbed by the digestive tract and utilized by the cells. Since muscle tissue needs less insulin than fat tissue, moderate exercise, under the guidance of your physician, is helpful. Nutritional therapy is designed to improve the production and utilization of insulin. Quercetin is a flavinoid that may reduce eye damage and cataracs. Bilberry may lower the risk of cataracts and eye nerve damage.