Guest guest Posted April 2, 2003 Report Share Posted April 2, 2003 Diabetes Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin, a hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches and other food into the energy we need for daily life. The cause of diabetes is a mystery, although both genetics and environmental factors such as obesity and lack of exercise appear to play roles. There are two major types of diabetes, called Type 1 and Type 2. Type 1, which accounts for 5-to-10 percent of all cases of diabetes, is a disease in which the body does not produce any insulin, most often occurring in children and young adults. People with this form of diabetes must take daily insulin injections to stay alive. Type 2 is a metabolic disorder resulting from the body's inability to properly use or ultimately make enough insulin. It is the most common form of the disease, accounting for 90-to-95 percent of diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is nearing epidemic proportions, as a result of a greater prevalence of obesity and sedentary lifestyles and an increasing number of older Americans in the population. The complications of Type II diabetes are serious. They include heart disease, high blood pressure (twice as common in diabetics as in non-diabetics), strokes or cerebrovascular disease (mortality rates from this disorder are three-to-five times higher in diabetics) and peripheral vascular disease. Also common in diabetics are retinopathy (diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of vision impairment in the U.S.), neuropathies and nephrology. What can I do to improve my blood glucose levels and prevent complications from my disease? Lose weight if you are overweight. Excess body fat causes the body cells to become resistant to insulin. Eat small, frequent meals to keep blood sugars in a healthy range. Eating large meals can flood the bloodstream with glucose and insulin. Keep starches and sugars to a minimum, choosing those with a low glycemic index. Keep saturated fat and trans fat to a minimum, but have moderate amounts of monounsaturated rich oils like olive oil. Eat fish several times a week, emphasizing those cold water fish high in omega-fatty acids, like salmon and sardines. Eat generous amounts of non-starchy vegetables. Increase your activity level. Aerobic activity improves insulin resistance in muscle cells, which allows more glucose to enter the cells. Nutritional Supplements and Diabetes The following are nutrients, botanicals and other compounds that the Polaris CustomPak Program recommends for persons being treated for diabetes. These ingredients are included in our product recommendations as part of the Vitamin Advisor Questionnaire. Chromium- Chromium is a trace element that plays a role in blood sugar regulation by working with insulin to help transport glucose into cells. Alpha lipoic acid - Alpha lipoic acid, an antioxidant. It can enhance glucose uptake, inhibit glycosylation (the abnormal attachment of sugar to protein), and help promote and maintain eye health. Magnesium- Research suggests that supplementing with magnesium an help promote healthy insulin production. Coenzyme Q10 - Coenzyme Q10 is a powerful antioxidant which may help maintain a healthy heart. http://www.drweil.com/app/cda/drw_cda.html-command=healthConditionDetail-article\ Id=17-pt=Wellness The complete " Whole Body " Health line consists of the " AIM GARDEN TRIO " Ask About Health Professional Support Series: AIM Barleygreen " Wisdom of the Past, Food of the Future " http://www.geocities.com/mrsjoguest/AIM.html Tax Center - File online, calculators, forms, and more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2003 Report Share Posted April 2, 2003 JoAnn, Weil says diabetics should cut back on saturated fats. Got any further info on that? I have been under the impression that butter & coconut oil are good for me. Alobar - " JoAnn Guest " <angelprincessjo " Friends " <DietaryTipsForHBP >; " Friendslist " <Friendsforhealthnaturally >; <gettingwell > Tuesday, April 01, 2003 10:58 PM Diabetes: By Andrew Weil > Diabetes > > > Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin, a hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches and other food into the energy we need for daily life. The cause of diabetes is a mystery, although both genetics and environmental factors such as obesity and lack of exercise appear to play roles. > > There are two major types of diabetes, called Type 1 and Type 2. Type 1, which accounts for 5-to-10 percent of all cases of diabetes, is a disease in which the body does not produce any insulin, most often occurring in children and young adults. People with this form of diabetes must take daily insulin injections to stay alive. Type 2 is a metabolic disorder resulting from the body's inability to properly use or ultimately make enough insulin. It is the most common form of the disease, accounting for 90-to-95 percent of diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is nearing epidemic proportions, as a result of a greater prevalence of obesity and sedentary lifestyles and an increasing number of older Americans in the population. > > The complications of Type II diabetes are serious. They include heart disease, high blood pressure (twice as common in diabetics as in non-diabetics), strokes or cerebrovascular disease (mortality rates from this disorder are three-to-five times higher in diabetics) and peripheral vascular disease. Also common in diabetics are retinopathy (diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of vision impairment in the U.S.), neuropathies and nephrology. > > What can I do to improve my blood glucose levels and prevent complications from my disease? > > > Lose weight if you are overweight. Excess body fat causes the body cells to become resistant to insulin. > > > Eat small, frequent meals to keep blood sugars in a healthy range. Eating large meals can flood the bloodstream with glucose and insulin. > > > Keep starches and sugars to a minimum, choosing those with a low glycemic index. > > > Keep saturated fat and trans fat to a minimum, but have moderate amounts of monounsaturated rich oils like olive oil. > > > Eat fish several times a week, emphasizing those cold water fish high in omega-fatty acids, like salmon and sardines. > > > Eat generous amounts of non-starchy vegetables. > > > Increase your activity level. Aerobic activity improves insulin resistance in muscle cells, which allows more glucose to enter the cells. > > > Nutritional Supplements and Diabetes > > The following are nutrients, botanicals and other compounds that the Polaris CustomPak Program recommends for persons being treated for diabetes. These ingredients are included in our product recommendations as part of the Vitamin Advisor Questionnaire. > > > Chromium- Chromium is a trace element that plays a role in blood sugar regulation by working with insulin to help transport glucose into cells. > > > Alpha lipoic acid - Alpha lipoic acid, an antioxidant. It can enhance glucose uptake, inhibit glycosylation (the abnormal attachment of sugar to protein), and help promote and maintain eye health. > > > Magnesium- Research suggests that supplementing with magnesium an help promote healthy insulin production. > > > Coenzyme Q10 - Coenzyme Q10 is a powerful antioxidant which may help maintain a healthy heart. > > > http://www.drweil.com/app/cda/drw_cda.html-command=healthConditionDet ail-articleId=17-pt=Wellness > > > > > The complete " Whole Body " Health line consists of the " AIM GARDEN TRIO " > Ask About Health Professional Support Series: AIM Barleygreen > > " Wisdom of the Past, Food of the Future " > > http://www.geocities.com/mrsjoguest/AIM.html > > > > > > > Tax Center - File online, calculators, forms, and more > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2003 Report Share Posted April 2, 2003 -Hi, folks. This is sort of a reply and sort of not. I am new to this group, and am exploring naturopathic medicine. I am also new to type II diabetes, and would like to get off the meds and work this more holistically. Has anyone else been using these approaches sucessfully? Re: fat -- I have the insulin resistant syndrome, and am told to cut down on fats period. I have been checking on my blood sugar every AM, and too much fat the night before always is reflected in a high blood sugar. I was told to have small amounts of " healthy fats " daily (mono and polyunsaturated fats and omegas. Kat -- In Gettingwell , " Alobar " <alobar@b...> wrote: > JoAnn, > Weil says diabetics should cut back on saturated fats. Got > any further info on that? I have been under the impression that > butter & coconut oil are good for me. > > Alobar > > > - > " JoAnn Guest " <angelprincessjo> > " Friends " <DietaryTipsForHBP >; " Friendslist " > <Friendsforhealthnaturally >; > <gettingwell > > Tuesday, April 01, 2003 10:58 PM > Diabetes: By Andrew Weil > > > > Diabetes > > > > > > Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or > properly use insulin, a hormone that is needed to convert sugar, > starches and other food into the energy we need for daily life. The > cause of diabetes is a mystery, although both genetics and > environmental factors such as obesity and lack of exercise appear to > play roles. > > > > There are two major types of diabetes, called Type 1 and Type 2. > Type 1, which accounts for 5-to-10 percent of all cases of diabetes, > is a disease in which the body does not produce any insulin, most > often occurring in children and young adults. People with this form > of diabetes must take daily insulin injections to stay alive. Type 2 > is a metabolic disorder resulting from the body's inability to > properly use or ultimately make enough insulin. It is the most common > form of the disease, accounting for 90-to-95 percent of diabetes. > Type 2 diabetes is nearing epidemic proportions, as a result of a > greater prevalence of obesity and sedentary lifestyles and an > increasing number of older Americans in the population. > > > > The complications of Type II diabetes are serious. They include > heart disease, high blood pressure (twice as common in diabetics as > in non-diabetics), strokes or cerebrovascular disease (mortality > rates from this disorder are three-to-five times higher in diabetics) > and peripheral vascular disease. Also common in diabetics are > retinopathy (diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of vision > impairment in the U.S.), neuropathies and nephrology. > > > > What can I do to improve my blood glucose levels and prevent > complications from my disease? > > > > > > Lose weight if you are overweight. Excess body fat causes the body > cells to become resistant to insulin. > > > > > > Eat small, frequent meals to keep blood sugars in a healthy range. > Eating large meals can flood the bloodstream with glucose and > insulin. > > > > > > Keep starches and sugars to a minimum, choosing those with a low > glycemic index. > > > > > > Keep saturated fat and trans fat to a minimum, but have moderate > amounts of monounsaturated rich oils like olive oil. > > > > > > Eat fish several times a week, emphasizing those cold water fish > high in omega-fatty acids, like salmon and sardines. > > > > > > Eat generous amounts of non-starchy vegetables. > > > > > > Increase your activity level. Aerobic activity improves insulin > resistance in muscle cells, which allows more glucose to enter the > cells. > > > > > > Nutritional Supplements and Diabetes > > > > The following are nutrients, botanicals and other compounds that > the Polaris CustomPak Program recommends for persons being treated > for diabetes. These ingredients are included in our product > recommendations as part of the Vitamin Advisor Questionnaire. > > > > > > Chromium- Chromium is a trace element that plays a role in blood > sugar regulation by working with insulin to help transport glucose > into cells. > > > > > > Alpha lipoic acid - Alpha lipoic acid, an antioxidant. It can > enhance glucose uptake, inhibit glycosylation (the abnormal > attachment of sugar to protein), and help promote and maintain eye > health. > > > > > > Magnesium- Research suggests that supplementing with magnesium an > help promote healthy insulin production. > > > > > > Coenzyme Q10 - Coenzyme Q10 is a powerful antioxidant which may > help maintain a healthy heart. > > > > > > > http://www.drweil.com/app/cda/drw_cda.html- command=healthConditionDet > ail-articleId=17-pt=Wellness > > > > > > > > > > The complete " Whole Body " Health line consists of the " AIM GARDEN > TRIO " > > Ask About Health Professional Support Series: AIM Barleygreen > > > > " Wisdom of the Past, Food of the Future " > > > > http://www.geocities.com/mrsjoguest/AIM.html > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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