Type 2 Diabetes Is a Choice2

dmiller1128tt
Aug 10, 2025
2 min read

Updated: Aug 17, 2025

Weight training is for everyone. Weight training is by far one of the best ways to fight Type 2 diabetes!

All carbs aren,t created equal. Makesmart food choices.

This might ruffle some feathers but I'm here to keep it real.

Type 2 Diabetes is part of a notorious group, named the Big 4 -a group of leading diseases that are the leading killers of the senior population. The truth is , most of them can be prevented, or at least managed, with a healthy an active lifestyle.

The Big 4 Chronic Diseases

Cardiovascular disease (heart attacks, strokes)
Chronic respiratory disease (COPD, Emphysema)
Cancer
Type 2 Diabetes

The Hard Truth About Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes doesn't discriminate -- anyone can develop it. Once you have it, you have two choices.

follow a healthy lifestyle
Or suffer the slow painful death

According to the America Medical Association:

90 -- 95% of all diabetes cases are Type 2
37 million Americans live with diabetes

Complications include:

Heart disease
Kidney failure
Amputations
Blindness
Loss of independence

Nothing is scarier than losing your independence, mobility, and ending up in a nursing home. Not even death.

The Good News

That nightmare? It's avoidable -- and if you already have Type 2 diabetes it's beatable.

Step One: See your doctor and get baseline tests:

Blood Panel
A1C test
Thyroid test
Hormone panel (men and women)

You might also consider working with a nutritionist and or a personal trainer.

Lifestyle Choices Matter

You are what you eat!

If you consistently eat like a diabetic, you're on the fast track to becoming one. Overworking your pancreas by constantly spiking blood sugar will eventually break your pancreas down.

Avoid:

simple sugars
Highly processed carbs (boxed noodles and rice, and most breads)

Include:

Protein at every meal (lean is best)
Complex carbs (oat meal, beans, legumes, potatoes, sweet potatoes)
Healthy fats (mostly plant based, liquid at room temp)

Pro tip:

Shop the outer aisles of the grocery store -- that's where the fresh, minimally processed food lives. Always read labels and understand the labels. Know your macros: proteins, carbs, and fats.

Move Your Body/Get Active

Diet is crucial but so is movement. Consistent exercise improves insulin sensitivity, burns fat, builds muscle and longevity

Top Activities For Beating Type 2 Diabetes

Weight Training ( builds muscle, boosts metabolism, improves blood sugar control)
Swimming
Paddle Boarding (my personal favorite -- great upper body and core, balance and coordination, plus it's fun)

Resistance training isn't just for bodybuilders -- it's for anyone who wants to age strong.

The Bottom Line

Make Healthy Dietary Choices
Start an exercise routine -- prioritize weight training
Find a fun, active hobby you enjoy. (Your imagination is your only limitation)

Type 2 diabetes is preventable -- and in many cases reversible -- with the right knowledge and discipline. Start with a visit to your doctor, then commit to the habits that keep you healthy and independent.

Retirement isn't the end of your story -- it's the start of your best chapter!

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