If you have been given a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes you may be able to affect the progress of the disease. Type 2 diabetes is the one where you don’t need insulin shots.

Type 2 Diabetes: Just think of two major things to do.

Weight loss:

Patients who have drastically lowered their weight with bariatric surgery have seen their diabetes symptoms alleviated, but nonsurgical changes can also be beneficial.
Losing about 10% of body weight can have a dramatic effect on blood-sugar and insulin levels. Even if someone is not overweight, losing 5% of body weight can
improve blood-sugar levels. Studies show that a low-carb, low-glycemic(sugar), high-fiber diet promotes weight loss in diabetics. Avoid carbohydrates in starches like
bread, pasta, and sugary desserts. High-fiber foods include beans, yams, nuts, bran, and vegetables.

Daily aerobic exercise:

One of my favorites is exercising aerobic style. Exercise enhances the muscles ability to soak up glucose from the bloodstream. You need 30 to 40 minutes of aerobic
exercise every day to improve your body’s responsiveness to insulin. Before beginning any exercise program, check with your doctor.