About Type 2 Diabetes: "Moderation" and "Lifestyle Changes"

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Type 2 Diabetes Type 2 Diabetes Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Daily Life From Elizabeth Woolley, your Guide to Type 2 Diabetes Unless you have been under a rock, you have seen the media circus following Paula Deen's type 2 diabetes diagnosis. She has been using the words "moderation" to describe her approach while avoiding the subject of lifestyle changes. This has inspired me to write more on these topics for the near future. In the meantime this is the theme of today's newsletter. My Advice to Paula Deen Paula Deen, the famous 64-year-old television queen of decadent southern cooking, revealed that she has type 2 diabetes after years of rumor and speculation. Here is my advice to her, advice from someone with 20 years of type 2 diabetes under their belt. The Best Diet is a Lifestyle Change The best diet may be no diet at all, but rather a lifestyle change. If you make positive changes that you can live with, then the weight will come off and stay off. Learn some easy do-able actions you can start today. See More About:  type 2 diabetes  nutrition  obesity Portion Control Helps with Moderation If you choose to use moderation to manage diabetes, it is best to learn some strategies for portion control. This is a simple way to eat the foods you like while ensuring you don't go overboard. Learn how to visualize what portions of your favorite foods look like. See More About:  serving sizes  portion control  Small Changes for a Healthier Lifestyle Looking for healthy diabetes diet ideas? Or perhaps you need some diabetes nutrition and weight loss advice? When you have type 2 diabetes, healthy eating has to be a way of life. If your diet is not so healthy, do you really have to make drastic changes to see results? See More About:  healthy lifestyle  diabetes management  weight loss ideas Type 2 Diabetes Ads Type 2 Diabetes Diabetes Symptoms of Diabetes Diet for Diabetes Diet Obesity Featured Articles Benefits of Exercise Pre-diabetes Children and Diabetes Teens, Young Adults and Diabetes Seniors with Diabetes Pregnancy and Diabetes   More from About.com Living with Depression By obtaining the correct medical intervention and learning better coping skills, you can not only live with depression, but live well. More> 9 Symptoms of Depression If you have experienced five or more of these symptoms within the same two week period, this could be indicative of an episode of depression. More> This newsletter is written by: Elizabeth Woolley Type 2 Diabetes Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Type 2 Diabetes newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads What is Diabetes? Symptoms of Diabetes Diagnosis of Diabetes Diabetes Treatments Overview Diabetes Post Surgery Concerns Advertisement