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Thursday, May 31, 2012
Liquorice Root Found to Contain Anti-T2 Diabetes Substance
Treating diabetes naturally is often a 'touchy' subject. On one hand, the ADA (American diabetes Association) has yet to announce a cure for diabetes. On another hand, there are thousands of diabetesreviewwozaonlinecoza">diabetics who claim they have been cured of diabetes and all of its symptoms.
Who is right? By the end of this article, you will be able to decide for yourself if there is a cure for this disease and you will also learn some simple remedies that many diabetesreviewwozaonlinecoza">diabetics are using to reverse diabetes.
Get ready to write some information down because you could cure diabetes in weeks.
How to Cure diabetes in Weeks?
In America alone, about 1 in 10 people are considered diabetic or borderline diabetic. Yet, in some countries diabetes are only a small percentage of the population.
Obviously, we are doing something wrong in America. Our diets and lifestyles are becoming more and more conducive to diabetes. Fortunately, the human body is still one of the miraculous things we do not fully understand.
By the time you read this sentence, your body will have generated 60, 000 new cells. If you are diabetic, most of those cells are pre-diabetic cells. However , if you learn how to control your blood sugar and live healthier, your body will begin to make healthier cells which accept insulin.
Here are some remedies you may wish to try to control your blood sugar and treat diabetes naturally.
Treating diabetes Naturally
Here are 3 common remedies you may wish to try to begin your natural treatment.
1 . Many of our customers have tried a remedy using apple cider vinegar. Apple cider vinegar has often been touted as a miracle remedy and it could prove true for diabetes. It has been shown that the compounds in a quality batch of apple cider vinegar help control the rise of blood sugar levels when you eat a meal.
Before your next meal, take a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar and add a pinch of salt. Mix with a warm glass of water and drink up. You can do this before any meal.
2 . Repairing and making healthier cells is extremely important to cure diabetes. And this flaxseed oil remedy has been shown to repair cellular membranes which will eventually accept insulin again.
All you need to do is combine 4 ounces of cottage cheese with 1 . 5 ounces of flaxseed oil and 1 ounce of milk into a blender. You can add your favorite fruits for a sweeter taste. Consume this shake daily.
3. Lastly, you should also try a remedy using alfalfa. Alfalfa is a common remedy for an assortment of diseases and you can also use it for diabetes. Because alfalfa is rich in vitamins, minerals and other nutrients, Alfalfa has also been shown to lower blood sugar levels.
All you need to do is take one teaspoon of alfalfa seeds and sprinkle them on every meal you eat. You can also take alfalfa capsules which are very convenient.
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Wednesday, May 30, 2012
What Is Pre-Diabetes?
Forms of Pre-Diabetes
There are two forms of pre-diabetes:
- Impaired fasting glucose
- Impaired glucose tolerance.
- Age. People over 45 are at an increased risk for pre-diabetes.
- Abnormal lipid levels. Men with an HDL cholesterol of less than 40 mg/dL and women with an HDL cholesterol of less than 50 mg/dL are at increased risk for pre-diabetes; people with triglyceride levels of 250 mg/dL or more are also at an increased risk.
- Overweight. People who are overweight, which is defined as having a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 25 (23 if Asian American; 26 if a Pacific Islander), are at an increased risk of developing pre-diabetes. (see Diabetes Risk Factors for more information about diabetes and BMI.)
- Blood pressure. People with blood pressure readings higher than 140/90 mm/Hg are at increased risk for pre-diabetes.
- Family history. People with a parent or sibling with pre-diabetes have a higher-than-normal risk of getting the disease.
- Ethnicity. Statistics show that people of African American, American Indian, Asian American, Hispanic/Latino, or Pacific Island heritage have an increased risk of developing diabetes.
- Inactive lifestyle. People who exercise fewer than three times per week may be at an increased risk of developing pre-diabetes.
- History of gestational diabetes. Women who have previously had gestational diabetes or given birth to at least one baby weighing nine pounds or more are at increased risk for pre-diabetes.
There is a lot that people with pre-diabetes can do to lower their chances of getting diabetes. You can reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes by:
- Exercising regularly
- Reducing fat and calorie intake
- Losing weight.
According to a recent study, lifestyle modifications that resulted in a 5 percent to 7 percent weight loss could delay and possibly prevent type 2 diabetes. Lifestyle modifications consisted of:- Exercising about 30 minutes a day, five days a week (usually by walking)
- Lowering intake of fat and calories.
Lifestyle modifications were even more effective in those 60 and older. They reduced their risk by 71 percent.About 35 million people ages 40 to 74 have impaired fasting glucose, and 16 million have impaired glucose tolerance. Because some people have both conditions, the total number of U.S. adults ages 40 to 74 with pre-diabetes comes to about 41 million.
- Family history. People with a parent or sibling with pre-diabetes have a higher-than-normal risk of getting the disease.
Diabetes and Diet
- Heart disease
- Eye problems
- Foot problems
- Kidney disease
- Other problems.
- Grains, beans, and starchy vegetables: These are good source of B vitamins and fiber -- 6 or more servings per day.
- Fruits: These contain vitamins C and A, potassium, folate, and fiber -- 3 to 4 servings per day.
- Vegetables: These provide vitamins A and C, folate, and fiber -- 3 to 5 servings per day.
- Milk: This is a source of calcium, protein, and vitamins A and D -- 2 to 3 servings per day.
- Meats and meat substitutes: These are a source of iron, zinc, B vitamins, and protein -- 2 to 3 servings per day.
- Fats, sweets, and alcohol: The foods at the tip of the pyramid should be eaten in small amounts. Fats and oils should be limited because they are high in calories. Sweets are high in sugar and should only be eaten once in a while.
Monday, May 28, 2012
Diabetes and the junk food industry
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Why is Finding a Cure for Diabetes so Difficult?
Why is Finding a Cure for Diabetes so Difficult?
With more than 27 million diabetics in the U.S. – the majority of them with Type 2 – and an estimated 57 million pre diabetics, why is it taking so long to find a cure? Christoph Westphal, a biotech entrepreneur, recently penned a guest column in the Boston Globe on the barriers to finding cures for many chronic illnesses, such as diabetes and Alzheimer’s.While the biggest obstacle is the science behind actually finding a cure, cost is a major factor. Developing a new drug in the U.S. costs more than $1 billion and usually takes more than 10 years to gain U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) if it is approved. Westphal says that less than 1% of drug leads ever come to market.
Wall Street investors are not nearly as interested in large pharmaceutical companies as they were a decade ago and this is taking its toll. In fact, the price-to-earnings ratio of large pharmaceutical firms is about a third of what it was 10 years ago. The price-to-earnings ratio, or P/E ratio, is a statistic that measures the price paid for a share of stock of a company relative to that company’s annual profits. A higher P/E means investors are willing to pay more for the company compared to its actual earnings. Pharmaceutical firms are merging, cutting research and development spending, and diversifying away from drug discovery. Other biotech firms are cutting staff or shutting down altogether.
Westphal argues that easing regulatory restrictions on the drug market could yield some significant developments toward better treatments and possible cures for diabetes, Alzheimer’s and other chronic illnesses. For example, the FDA typically asks drug companies to undertake several studies involving large groups of patients over extended periods to ensure the drug’s safety and effectiveness. This is a costly, lengthy and slow process. Easing the restrictions could help bring important new drugs to market more quickly, he says, pointing to the way regulators sped up the clinical trial timelines and approval process for AIDS treatments.
Westphal also says increasing public support for drug discovery, as well as outsourcing some of the costly initial steps in the drug development process to India and China, may aid in the development of important future drugs.
Friday, May 25, 2012
Diabetes is now The Fastest Growing Disease on the Planet
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Glycemic Load And Fiber, Why Is It Important And How Does It Affect Diabetes
All of the parts of a plant that digestive enzymes cannot break down in our body is considered fiber. When you eat a food high in fiber, it tends to slow down the release of sugars in food. As a side note, it also slows down the release of certain fats in food to be absorbed by our body. As far as weight is concerned and weight control is concerned this is good news, so fiber is our friend.
High fiber diets are definitely recommended for a variety of general health reasons. It is typically recommended that most human beings consume 25 to 50 g of fiber per day with an average being 35 g. People who eat more fiber do not usually suffer from constipation. They have a lower risk of getting bowel cancer, diabetes, and other types of bowel disease. Fiber is a natural constituent of fruits, vegetables, beans, grains, lentils, and whole grains, and if you eat plenty of these foods adding fiber to your diet is not necessary.
However, many of us eat processed foods, fast foods which actually contain very little fiber. In that case, it is important to add fiber to one's diet. Fiber is calorie-free and it is a natural filler. Eating more fiber in your diet makes you feel full, less hungry.
Foods that are high in fiber are more satisfying because they absorb more water, so they become bulkier in our gut. Wheat fiber as in bran is not a very absorbant fiber compared to some vegetable fibers. Placed in water it can swell to 10 times its original volume. Glucomannan on the other hand, the fiber from Japanese Konjac plant, however, swells to 100 times its original volume. Glucomannan is given to diabetics in Japan because it helps stabilize blood sugar level by slowly releasing carbohydrates into the blood stream, consequently having a less drastic effect on blood sugar elevation.
There are two primary kinds of fiber in our diet or fiber in our foods: Soluble fiber and insoluble fiber. Many foods contain both insoluble fibers and soluble fibers.
Insoluble fiber bulks up fecal content. It almost acts like broom. It cleanses the intestine, prevents constipation, and produces better stools.
Soluble fibers are different. They actually dissolve in the gut and form an actual gelatinous-like type substance. This kind of fiber slows down the release of glucose in the blood stream, so it is very beneficial for blood glucose management. It also slows the release of fat into our blood stream which also helps control blood fats.
Whole grains contain both kinds of fiber and slow down glucose release whereas ground fiber, the type you might find in bread, has very little effect in this way.
Fruit and vegetable juices that do not have fiber have a very adverse effect on blood sugar level because of a lack of fiber. It does not slow the digestive process. Sugars are released into the blood stream very rapidly, consequently, elevation of blood sugar level results in elevation of blood insulin levels. The soluble fibers found in beans, lentils, and oats are particularly effective at slowing down the digestion of food and thus blood sugar response.
Insoluble fibers make you feel full immediately after eating while soluble fiber reduces appetite up to 10 hours later and this could be because of the effect on blood glucose in the blood stream. You do not have the sharp spike and elevation of blood glucose and finally the sudden drop in blood glucose level, leaving you feeling hungry. There are quite a few different kinds of fibers in both these categories, but it is important to eat unprocessed whole foods to get the most fiber you possibly can. Of all the fibers, oat fiber is probably the best in terms of controlling blood sugar level which helps in controlling weight.
Some sources of soluble fiber used therapeutically to help with digestion, diabetes, and weight loss are even better. Psyllium and glucomannan, which I have previously mentioned, are soluble fibers that I have found to be the most effective in controlling blood sugar level, so for diabetics, people who are wishing to lose weight, these are the choices to make.
Monday, May 21, 2012
Dietary considerations can present a Hobson’s choice in diabetes. Even when the intake is nutritious, assimilating it can be another matter. Then there is the problem of progression of diabetic complications if one ends up with excess glucose or fat in the system. Excess carbohydrates in a meal, and the resulting uncontrolled blood sugar levels can be detrimental to any number of tissues, from the lens of the eye, to the neurons, small blood vessels and the kidneys. Fat is also a problem with increase incidences of atherosclerosis, large vessel disease and cardiac complications. What, then is the appropriate macronutrient for the diabetic population? Enough medical literature exists to suggest that in diabetes, proteins are probably the best bet.
Proteins are the natural choice of the body when faced with diabetes. In uncontrolled diabetes, muscle protein is broken down into amino acids to be converted into glucose by the liver. If left to fend for itself, this can create a commotion within the body. Since proteins have to supply enough energy to substitute for carbohydrates, proteins are broken down faster than they are made. The body ends up with a protein deficit, a situation with subtle, yet far-reaching effects on normal body functions. Importantly, for diabetics, a protein deficit has been shown to impair resistance to infections (Ganong WF). Replenishing the depleting protein stores is a vital requirement of all diabetic diets.
Importance of proteins in a diabetic has been well documented. The American Associations of Clinical Endocrinologists have made it clear that not much evidence exists to indicate that the patients with diabetes need to reduce their intake of dietary proteins. The AACE recommends that 10-20% of the calorie intake in diabetes should come from proteins (AACE diabetes Guidelines). It is in fact believed that this is one nutrient that does not increase blood glucose levels in both diabetics and healthy subjects (Gannon et al).
Nutrition therapy for diabetes has progressed from prevention of obesity or weight gain to improving insulin’s effectiveness and contributing to improved metabolic control (Franz MJ). In this new role, a high protein diet (30% of total food energy) forms a very pertinent part of nutrition therapy. One of the most important causes for type II diabetes is obesity. Excess body fat raises insulin resistance and higher levels of insulin are required to bring down blood sugars as the weight increases (Ganong WF). Another problem with excess fat is the clogging of arteries with atherosclerotic plaques that is responsible for a wide range of diabetic complications. Any mechanism that reduces body fat decreases insulin resistance and improves blood glucose control. Parker et al have also shown that a high protein diet decreased abdominal and total fat mass in women with type II diabetes. Other studies by Gannon et al. and Nuttall et al have verified that blood glucose levels and glycosylated hemoglobin (a marker of long term diabetic control) reduce after 5 weeks on a diet containing 30% of the total food energy in the form of proteins and low carbohydrate content. It is speculated that a high protein diet has a favorable effect in diabetes due to the ability of proteins and amino acids to stimulate insulin release from the pancreas. Thus, a high protein diet is not only safe in diabetes, but can also be therapeutic, resulting in improved glycemic control, and decreased risk of complications related to diabetes.
The benefits of a high protein diet do not end here. Individual protein components of such a diet, when aptly chosen, can have other advantages as well. Dietary supplements containing proteins like whey and casein come highly recommended. Casein is a milk protein and has the ability to form a gel or clot in the stomach. The ability to form this clot makes it very efficient in nutrient supply. The clot is able to provide a sustained, slow release of amino acids into the blood stream, sometimes lasting for several hours (Boirie et al. 1997). A slow sustained release of nutrients matches well with the limited amount of insulin that can be produced by the pancreas in diabetes. A protein supplement containing casein can thus increase the amount of energy assimilated from every meal and, at the same time, reduce the need for pharmacological interventions to control blood sugar.
Whey proteins and caseins also contain “casokinins” and “lactokinins’, (FitzGerald) which have been found to decrease both systolic and diastolic blood pressure in hypertensive humans (Seppo). In addition , whey protein forms bioactive amine in the gut that promotes immunity. Whey protein contains an ample supply of the amino acid cysteine. Cysteine appears to enhance glutathione levels, which has been shown to have strong antioxidant properties -- antioxidants mop up free radicals that induce cell death and play a role in aging.
Thus, development of a protein supplement containing casein and whey can provide an apt high protein diet and its health benefits to individuals suffering from diabetes, obesity and hypercholesterolemia.
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