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Diabetes - Living Beyond The Disease
Diabetes sneaks up on a person slowly - one grain of sugar at a time - one pound at a time -- until all of a sudden the pancreas and other systems of the body don't cooperate and function together. Insulin activity dwindles, fat and protein ...
Diabetes, Our Deadly Fascination with Junk Food
Have you seen the movie "Super Size Me"? Morgan Spurlock, the director of this film, went on a 30 day challenge to eat nothing but McDonald's food for every meal. While it does have its crude moments, this film brought light to many hidden truths about ...
Exercise Can Reduce Risks Of Diabetes
The 2 types of diabetes are type I and type II. Type I diabetes is characterized by the pancreas making too little or no insulin. An individual with diabetes type I will have to inject insulin throughout the day in order to control glucose levels. Type II ...
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Diabetes and Insulin
Diabetes is a condition in which the body either does not manufacture sufficient amounts of insulin or does not properly use insulin. Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas that is necessary for the transport of sugar from the blood stream into the cells for use as energy.
Type 2 diabetes occurs when our bodies become insensitive to insulin and cause our blood sugar go out of balance. For this reason, we want to do everything we can to maintain insulin sensitivity.
When we are insulin sensitive, our bodies do a much better job of moving glucose from the blood and into cells. Various herbs, foods, vitamins, and minerals have been shown to promote insulin sensitivity and help maintain proper blood sugar levels. Vanadyl sulfate increases the body's insulin sensitivity. Gymnema sylvestre is a well known herb helpful in blood sugar control by controlling sugar cravings and nourishing the pancreas.
Exercise also increases insulin sensitivity. People involved in athletics are known to require less insulin. Besides improving insulin sensitivity, exercise helps us to control our weight and reduce body fat. Weight control is a very important aspect in maintaining insulin sensitivity.
Another important factor in maintaining proper blood sugar levels and insulin sensitivity is a healthful diet. Complex carbohydrates found in most vegetables, apples, grains, and nuts are slow to digest. Slowing the process of digestion promotes healthy blood sugar levels and avoids the highs and lows associated with the intake of refined sugars. We should also avoid saturated fats. The healthy fats contained in fish, olive oil, and flaxseed help us to maintain insulin sensitivity.
Type 2 Diabetes is the most common form of diabetes and results from insulin resistence. The above methods have been shown to be extremely helpful in maintaining insulin sensitivity, promoting lower blood sugar levels, and avoiding the complications associated with diabetes.
For further information on diabetes treatment visit
http://www.diabetessites.com/diabetes-treatment.html
About the author:
Dr. Mark S. Johnson, D.C., FAFICC, QME
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