Blood Sugar

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The more I travel abroad, the more I'm convinced that our modern medical

assumptions are often very limited.

 

In the Western world, for instance, we assume that our medical treatment of

diabetes is the best.

 

Of course, insulin injections do enable those with diabetes to live with it. And

that would be good enough if there were no other effective alternatives

available.

 

But research shows that there are a variety of natural methods to help deal with

some types of diabetes. Before getting into these, however, it might be helpful

first to explain what diabetes is, in order to better understand why these

methods work.

 

What is diabetes?

 

There are two types of diabetes.

 

Type I occurs when the pancreas fails to produce the insulin your body needs to

convert sugar into energy. Insulin injections are then required to control blood

sugar levels. Consequently, some of the following recommendations are not

intended for this type.

 

In type II diabetes, the pancreas produces enough insulin, but somehow it is

rendered less effective at controlling blood sugar levels. Hereditary factors,

obesity and an imbalance of antagonistic hormones from the thyroid and pituitary

glands have all been implicated in type II. Fortunately this type can usually be

controlled through diet and exercise.

 

Injection objection

 

Occasionally medication may be necessary, but based on research from around the

world that I've reviewed and confirmed, insulin injections can usually be

avoided for type II diabetes.

 

My reluctance to promote or endorse such medical solutions is based on my

philosophy that when the body succumbs to illness or disease we should support

its innate healing capabilities, and only resort to drugs or surgery if less

invasive methods are ineffective.

 

Diabetes is a very serious disease. Self-treatment is not recommended. What

follows are a few of the most intriguing alternatives to conventional treatment

of type II Diabetes that I've found, but keep in mind that they should be tried

with medical supervision and careful monitoring.

 

An Ayurvedic herbal remedy

 

INDIA --- For hundreds of years, practitioners of Ayurveda in India have

recommended using the leaves of the plant gymnema sylvestre to treat adult-onset

diabetes.

 

To my knowledge, the herb gymnema sylvestre is the only substance that both

suppresses the elevation of blood sugar and helps regenerate pancreatic cells in

animals and humans.

 

Native to the forests of central and south India, gymnema sylvestre is called

" sugar destroyer " because ancient Ayurvedic physicians found that chewing a few

leaves of the plant suppressed the taste of sugar.

 

What the research says about gymnema sylvestre

 

Research confirms that extracts of this tropical plant decreased fasting blood

sugar levels, normalized blood lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides), lowered

insulin requirements and enhanced production of insulin by pancreatic cells.

 

It appears that many of these feats resulted from the repair and/or regeneration

of the actual insulin-producing cells of the pancreas.

 

Studies have revealed that Type II diabetic patients taking oral medications

could reduce their blood sugar levels significantly by taking 400 milligrams of

gymnema sylvestre extract daily for 18 to 20 months.

 

Almost 25 percent of the patients were able to stop their medications and

control their problem.

 

Niacinamide nips diabetes in the bud

 

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK---A few years ago, researchers also found that nicotinamide

[the amide-, more water-soluble form of niacin (vitamin B3)] can prevent the

development of diabetes. (Nicotinamide in this country is more commonly referred

to as niacinamide.)

 

Adults with newly-diagnosed Type I (insulin-dependent) diabetes were given

niacinamide dosages of approximately 25 milligrams a day for every two pounds of

body weight. (For example, a 150 pound adult was given around 1,875 milligrams a

day.) In some patients the niacinamide was able to restore the beta cells of the

pancreas, or at least slow down their destruction. Other patients experienced a

complete resolution of the disease.

 

When given early enough, niacinamide appears to be able to prevent Type I

(insulin-dependent) diabetes from ever developing in the first place.

 

Niacinamide is readily available and generally considered very safe. It differs

from niacin in that it doesn't cause flushing or dilation of blood vessels. At

high dosages, much higher than those referred to here, it may cause a degree of

sedation, a feeling of depression and in very large dosages, liver toxicity.

 

Other countries, other solutions

 

It's a big world out there and I can't list here all the effective natural ways

to balance out blood sugar levels and support proper insulin function of the

pancreas.

 

Here are a few promising suggestions I've compiled over the years from around

the world that help balance blood sugar levels and support proper insulin

function of the pancreas.

 

Nutrients

 

Vanadyl sulfate supports healthy blood glucose levels

 

CANADA -- Researchers at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver have

shown that oral administration of vanadyl sulfate helps support healthy

triglyceride and cholesterol levels, and proper blood glucose levels.

Recommended dosage: 30 to 45 mg daily with meals.

 

Gymnema sylvestre helps balance blood sugar

 

INDIA -- The herb gymnema sylvestre has been safely used for hundreds of years

in India by Ayurvedic practitioners. It helps balance blood sugar levels and

support the function of insulin-producing cells of the pancreas. I recommend a

dose of 300 mg daily taken 15 minutes before a meal.

 

Ginseng can help reduce blood sugar levels

 

FINLAND - Research indicates that taking ginseng (particularly 200 mg) can help

elevate mood, improve psychophysical performance, and reduce fasting blood sugar

levels. My recommended daily maintenance dosage is 25 mg of Siberian ginseng

extract, 20 mg of Panax ginseng extract, and 20 mg of Panax ginseng root.

 

Niacinamide helps support function of the pancreas

 

DENMARK-- A few years ago, researchers found that nicotinamide [the amide-, more

water-soluble form of niacin (vitamin B3)] was able to restore the beta cells of

the pancreas, or at least slow down their destruction. (Nicotinamide in this

country is more commonly referred to as niacinamide.)

 

Niacinamide is readily available and generally considered very safe. It differs

from niacin in that it doesn't cause flushing or dilation of blood vessels.

 

Adult patients were given niacinamide dosages of approximately 25 milligrams a

day for every two pounds of body weight. (For example, a 150 pound adult was

given around 1,875 milligrams a day.)

 

At high dosages, much higher than those referred to here, it may cause a degree

of sedation, a feeling of depression and in very large dosages, liver toxicity.

 

Exercise

 

Take a walk in the sun

 

LONDON - Low levels of vitamin D in the body have been linked to impaired

glucose tolerance. Because researchers have found that sunlight helps convert a

compound called squalene, which is naturally present in your skin, into vitamin

D3, I recommend you make a point to either walk, garden, or just sit in full

sunlight for 20 or 30 minutes at least 3 times a week. You don't need to stay in

direct sun or lie on the beach for hours, but you do need to be outside, since

exposure to sunlight through windows will not activate the formation of vitamin

D. Also, make sure you're getting at least 400 IU of vitamin D a day. This is

especially important if you spend most of your time indoors or have a history of

low sunlight exposure.

 

Diet

 

Fig leaf tea helps support proper insulin response

 

SPAIN -- Researchers here have shown that fig leaf (ficus carica) tea can help

maintain proper insulin levels.

 

It can easily be made using 2 teaspoons of dried cut leaves. Pour 1 cup of

boiling water over the leaves, cover, and let the brew sit for 10 to 15 minutes

before drinking. Drink 1 cup each morning at breakfast. Dried fig leaves can

usually be purchased at your local health food store.

 

Guava fruit supports proper blood sugar levels

 

CUBA -- Guava juice has been shown to lower blood sugar levels significantly. As

little as 3 ounces of juice lowered the average fasting blood sugar from 214 to

165 ml/dl, and the effect lasted for up to 3 hours.

 

Be aware that your insulin intake may have to be monitored more carefully, and

possibly even reduced, with the intake of guava fruit or juice.

 

 

 

 

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