Juggerknot
Senior Member
I was recently diagnosed (75 yo male) with Type 2 diabetes, that as of now can be regulated with diet and exercise, so no meds at this time. I'd be interested in any suggestions or personal experiences as to how you managed this ailment while aboard. Also, how did you stock your galley and what food choices worked best for you. We have a small pneumatic stair stepper and exercise bands aboard our 42' flybridge cruiser. We'll be traveling down the ICW from the Chesapeake to Florida in a few months, so won't be far from land and groceries. Thanks.
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Hi Truant,
Don't know what your lifestyle entails however, many of our more affluent patients that have reached retirement age tend to settle into a more sedentary lifestyle that often includes a "couple" daily cocktails and rich foods. While I admit to enjoying my rums I do offset this with regular exercise and activities. Biking, hiking, walking, peddle kayaking are all options for the cruiser and 75 is hardly over the hill these days.
Many processed foods are quite sugar heavy so I avoid, also soda and other sweetened beverages are verboten. I drink natural juices and lots of coconut water but those are some of the perks of my country of residence.
Long and short of it, drop some girth, eliminate excess sugars, develop a regular exercise routine and closely monitor your blood sugar, diabetes is nothing to play with.