Diabetes / Natural Blood Sugar Regulation

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The below provides a general overview on this topic and may not apply to everyone. Any treatment protocol should be discussed with a qualified healthcare practitioner ... Please refer to: Medical & Legal Disclaimer.

The Guide for the Newly Diagnosed Diabetes Patient

Holistic Treatment Options

Diabetes is a serious preventable and CONTROLLABLE condition ...

Diabetics are 2-4 times more likely to die of a heart attack or suffer a stroke
Diabetes is the primary cause of blindness
Diabetes also increases your risk of amputation, kidney failure, impotence, nerve damage, Alzheimer's disease and cancer.
Impaired insulin response appears to be involved in the development of Alzheimer's disease, according to a long-term population-based study. Researchers analyzed data for more than 2,200 men who underwent glucose tolerance testing at the age of 50. After a follow-up at an average age of 32 years, 394 men developed dementia or mental impairments, including 102 with confirmed Alzheimer's disease and 57 with confirmed vascular dementia. A low insulin response at the beginning of the study was associated with a 30 percent higher risk of Alzheimer's disease. Overall dementia and cognitive risks were associated with high fasting serum insulin, insulin resistance, impaired insulin secretion, and glucose intolerance. Sources: Reuters April 9, 2008 Neurology April 9, 2008

In the early 1990s, only 3% of new diabetes cases in children were Type-2. Now, 45% of new cases in children are Type-2 diabetes.

How to avoid and/or control diabetes

First of all, you need to eat healthily, exercise and avoid stress, pesticides / chemical food additives and vaccines.

“Bart Classen, a Maryland physician, has published data showing that diabetes rates rose significantly in New Zealand following a massive hepatitis B vaccine campaign in young children, and that diabetes rates also went up sharply in Finland after three new childhood vaccines were introduced.

Click here for information on organic foods -- a listing of the most and the least contaminated food items, as well as handling tips.

Type 1 Diabetes Causes and Symptoms – Are You at the Risk - Article by Dr John Anne

Type II diabetes is a tremendous problem in our overfed and indolent society, striking primarily overweight, middle-aged people.

Ninety-five percent of all diabetics suffer from this form of the disease, while only five percent have Type I diabetes. In this book, Dr. Leigh Broadhurst puts the cause of Type II diabetes squarely on diet, nutrition and exercise—all factors within your control. Simply stated, due to our overeating of sugars, simple carbohydrates, fats and oils coupled with too little exercise, millions of Americans are afflicted with Type II diabetes. Sufferers of Type II diabetes experience the discomforts of fatigue, extreme thirst and hunger, food cravings, frequent urination, polyuria, mood swings, araility, restless leg syndrome, heart palpitations; they are prone to developing blindness, high blood pressure, heart and kidney disease, non-healing ulcers and gangrene. The degenerative Type II diabetes disease epidemic that wracks the nation came upon us with the introduction of man-made engineered fats and oils. It is these type of fats and oils that we now consume that Thomas Smith, author of Insulin: Our Silent Killer, believes are directly related to the ever-increasing epidemic rise of Type II diabetes. It is not the amount of fats and oils that we eat that causes the problem; it is by chronically consuming these man-made fats and oils that causes degenerative diseases that we impair our ability to consume carbohydrates and thus become diabetic and obese.

Type II diabetes fundamentally is the failure of the body to properly metabolize fats and oils.

This failure results in a loss of effectiveness of insulin and in the consequent failure to metabolize carbohydrates and thus the basic cellular failure to metabolize glucose. The cells of our bodies now find themselves unable to transport glucose from the bloodstream to the interior. The glucose then either remains stored as body fat or glycogen and/or urinated out of the body.

The goal of any effective alternative/complementary health program should be to repair and restore the body’s own blood sugar control apparatus.

It is the malfunctioning of this apparatus that eventually causes all of the debilitating symptoms that make orthodox treatment so financially profitable for the diabetes industry.; For Type II diabetes, the steps ;in an effective restoration program are: Repair the faulty blood sugar control system. Start by substituting clean, natural, health and beneficial fats and oils in your diet instead of the toxic, 1653 trans-isomer mixes that are stored at room temperatures in your grocery store. One fatty acid, gamma linolenic acid (GLA) is found in nature’s most concentrated form as borage seed oil (24% GLA). The results of simple GLA supplementation in Type II diabetes cases is simply amazing. The British Journal of Nutrition noted that refrigerated flax seed oil is very beneficial in helping to regulate blood glucose levels in diabetics.So, you should start consuming only borage oil, flax oil, fish oil and occasionally cod liver oil until your blood sugar starts to stabilize. Then add back healthy oils, e.g., butter, coconut oil, olive and clean animal fat. Read labels, Stop eating toxic man-made oils and margarine when they are being used in processed foods and/or restaurants.

Type II diabetes sufferers are chronically short of vitamins and minerals

Sso add good quality supplements to your diet. Magnesium deficiency is a predictor of Type II diabetes; diabetics need more and lose more magnesium than most people. In the January 2006 issue of the Journal of Diabetes Care it was noted that both men and women who supplemented more magnesium in their diets were less likely to develop Type II diabetes.

Aspartame not only triggers diabetes in its users ...

It triggers gross obesity, suicide, behavioral problems, learning disorders and many other diseases and symptoms.

Finally, it is very important to control stress.

The word disease tells you this, “you are not at ease.” Avoid fatigue, worry and emotional upsets. Stress creates anxiety that sends damaging hormones coursing throughout your system. Exercise can be used to control stress. Exercise is truly one of the most effective ways to prevent Type II diabetes and control your blood sugar levels.

Holistic Treatments (to be discussed with your holistic practitioner)

The following food items help regulate blood sugar and have been used to treat diabetes:

Even people who already need medication to manage their blood sugar and insulin levels can improve their diabetes and overall health by eating the right foods -- ones that successfully control blood sugar and weight -- to ward off common and dangerous complications such as heart disease, nerve damage and illnesses of the eye. The following are excellent food choices:

Ginseng: A review of the research on supplements for managing blood glucose in people with prediabetes or diabetes (Ref.: Diabetes Care, April 2003) found the strongest evidence for American ginseng. Research to date suggest that this herb may help lower blood glucose levels after meals and reduce average glucose levels over a three-month period. But larger, longer-controlled studies are still needed.

Almonds: Research published in The Journal of Nutrition shows that eating almonds may play a role in avoiding blood sugar spikes after eating a carbohydrate-rich meal that would raise blood sugar levels.

Pistachio Nuts & Sunflower Seeds: Researchers discovered that pistachio nuts and sunflower seeds contain unique phytosterols that can block cholesterol from being absorbed into your bloodstream. These phytosterols could also help prevent cancer and heart disease, treat enlarged prostate, and control blood sugar in diabetics.

Barley: An Ancient Super Food Rediscovered

Flax Seeds: Flaxseed contains a high percentage of soluble fiber, a component of plant cell walls that slows the absorption of glucose from food in the stomach, reduces the glycemic index and keeps blood sugar on an even keel. Other excellent sources of soluble fiber are beans (kidney, lima, black, navy, pinto), legumes (peas, lentils), oatmeal and vegetables. A good way to eat flaxseed is to mix a handful ground flaxseeds in with your yoghurt or beverage.

Broccoli, peppers and cauliflower. These high-quality, low-glycemic index foods contain many vitamins, minerals and fiber. This attribute is particularly important for diabetics, because it means these foods raise blood sugar slowly. Other healthful carbs include not just fiber-rich veggies but also unsweetened oatmeal, chickpeas, lentils, blueberries, strawberries, apples, etc., all of which are better than high-glycemic snacks like soft drinks, candy, cakes and "white" carbs such as white bread, pretzels, donuts, etc. Empty carbohydrates will not only make you fat, they also raise blood sugar quickly, leading to spikes and crashes in energy that aggravate diabetes.
- One study found that eating just four servings of cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli or cauliflower, a week slashed the risk of dying from ANY medical cause by 26%! (From "The Doctors Book of Food Remedies," page 149).

Garlic

Figs

Tomatoes (leaves and stem are toxic to birds)

Whole Grains

Cod Liver Oil

Meat, seafood and fish: For optimal blood sugar control, eat high-quality protein with those high-quality carbs as it slows their absorption, Bauer explains. Good choices include organically raised poultry and wild salmon, herring or mackerel -- but not king mackerel, which like other large ocean fish is prone to mercury contamination.
- Click here to find the best and the worst fish to eat
- Also refer to health benefits of Cod Liver Oil (don't worry - some lemon-flavored products taste fine!)

Liquid Chlorophyll: Another excellent detoxifier and antiseptic for the internal organs, especially the digestive tract and bloodstream. Use it internally for any illness, especially a digestive problem -- generally 1/2 tsp. three times a day is recommended (discuss with your doctor). It combines very well with aloe vera.

Aloe vera has anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties as well as lowering high cholesterol, and boosting oxygenation of the blood.

Just one-half teaspoon of cinnamon a day significantly reduces sugar levels in diabetics.

This effect can be produced by soaking a cinnamon stick in your hot tea and will benefit millions of non-diabetics who have blood sugar problems but are not even aware of them yet.

Beans: High in fiber, reduces cholesterol and regulates blood sugar levels. Bean consumption has been linked to lower cancer rates.

Barley is often used to improve athletic endurance, help maintain healthy cholesterol levels, control hunger, boost the immune system, and detoxify the blood. It has a very low glycemic index, allowing it be used in low-carbohydrate diets. This super food is rich in soluble fiber and beta-glucans, which explains its healthy effects on cholesterol, blood sugar balance, and the immune system.

Other good food choices: Apples ... Beans ... Carrots ... Cod Liver Oil ... Cinnamon ... Liquid Chlorophyl ... Kiwifruits ... Leeks ... Olive Oil (instead of other oils) ... Onions ... Potatoes ... Prunes ... Yams

Diabetes / Natural Blood Sugar Regulation

Index of Diseases / Health Conditions ... Medicinal Foods, Herbs, Spices & Household Items

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