3 Most Underrated Lifestyle Habits as Medicine for Combating Diabetes

Many people,  including people with diabetes, tend of think of Diet and Exercise as the main or only lifestyle habits that are important in blood sugar control and combating their diabetes conditions. 

3 Lifestyle Habits that are often neglected but which have tremendous power to not just control blood sugar but to combat diabetes holistically are Strength Exercises to build and maintain muscle mass, Sleep and Stress Management.

Links to 
Sleep and Diabetes
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/11/151104134039.htm
https://diabetes.diabetesjournals.org/content/59/9/2126

Stress and Diabetes
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28244581/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1425110/

Strength Exercise and Diabetes
https://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/29/8/1933

Links to Other Diabetes related Blog Posts by Dr Chan

Dr Chan asks, "Combating Diabetes, is Cutting Down on Sugar Alone Enough?"

Diabetes Explained Simply - What is Diabetes? What can we do if we have Diabetes

FAQ - What is a Good Diet for Diabetes? Criteria for Dietary, Eating Habits for Diabetes

FAQ : Doctor, can I take Honey if I have Diabetes? is Honey good for people with diabetes

STUDY : 4 Case Studies of Long-term diabetes reversal / remission through intense lifestyle modification program

Bitter Melon Pills - Does it Work for Diabetes

Does Vinegar Help Lower Blood Sugar?

4 Lesser Known but Serious Complications of Diabetes

Are all Low Glycemic Index Foods Good for People with Diabetes?

3 Most Underrated Lifestyle Habits as Medicine for Combating Diabetes

Stress & Diabetes - The Oft-overlooked Impact of Stress on Diabetes Control and Outcomes