Type 2 Diabetes and Weight Loss - Do You Eat As Soon As You Feel Hungry?

 Don't worry, this tip isn't controversial, so there's no reason to be skeptical.  We're not suggesting that you try a crazy diet just to lose weight or control type 2 diabetes. There are healthy ways to tackle these issues, and the idea is to discuss what works well without.  consequences.

  That being said, we still believe that we shouldn't eat right away when we are hungry.  You will most likely find that this is not “real” hunger.  It is said that real hunger occurs when you have gone more than twelve hours without eating, or when you have deprived yourself too much.

    When was the last time you went for a blood test?  As a general rule, it is generally advisable not to eat for 12 hours before having blood tests.  Going without eating for that long isn't a big deal when you include your hours of sleep in the 12-hour window.  All you have to do is delay or skip breakfast.

    You might be hungry, but did you feel like you were starving?  Some would say

that ten hours without eating is enough to leave them completely lethargic and desperate to eat.  But we are saying that this is just a period of fasting and your body can handle it well most of the time.

    This is not medical advice, but even a 16-24 hour fasting period would not induce real hunger and may also be of benefit.  But that's not the point.  What matters here is that you shouldn't feel the first hunger pangs since your last meal, which means you should eat “right away”.  In most cases, you should delay your next meal. 

This is especially the case if you are doing your best to lose weight, but it is essential if you are looking to lower your blood sugar.  It would be very difficult for you to eat when you want when you are treating type 2 diabetes. You have to control your blood sugar spikes or your insulin function will not return to a healthy level.

    Eating less often is the way to go.  It's not a solution in itself, but it helps.  Also, when you get used to eating less frequently and having long intervals between meals, you will make weight loss easier.  Two meals a day, for example, is often enough for a single adjustment to induce weight loss.  Try it yourself.

    Learn to control your hunger.  Eat when you are most likely to be very hungry.  As a bonus, you will also enjoy your meals more.

    Although managing your disease can be very difficult, type 2 diabetes is not a disease you have to live with.  You can make simple changes to your daily routine and lower both your weight and your blood sugar levels.  Hang in there, the more you do it, the easier it gets.