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Diabetes
Diabetes is a metabolic disorder. There are two basic types of diabetes:
diabetes insipidus and diabetes mellitus. Diabetes insipidus is a rare
form of the disorder that occurs when the body produces too little
pituitary hormone or the kidneys fail to respond to the hormone,
resulting in extreme thirst and the production of large quantities
of urine, regardless of liquid consumption.
Diabetes mellitus occurs
when the pancreas produces too little insulin or body cells do not
respond to the insulin in a diabetic's blood stream. Insulin is a
hormone that is necessary for the transfer of glucose (blood sugar)
from the blood to the cells. Perhaps more than most diseases, diabetes mellitus is
associated with diet. It is a chronic disorder of carbohydrates metabolism that over time
increases the risk of kidney disease, atherosclerosis, blindness, and neurophaty (loss of nerve function).
Although genetics may make a person susceptible to diabetes, a diet high in refined foods and low
in fibers and complex carbohydrates is believed to be behind most cases of the disease.
Diabetes and high blood pressure often go hand in hand, and both can lead to kidney dissease.
in one recent study, hypertensive diabetics who took drugs called angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE)
inhibitors cut their risk of developing serious kidney disease in half.
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Recommendations for Diabetes:
- Eat a high-complex-carbohydrate, high-fiber, low-fat diet including plenty of raw fruits and vegetables
as well as fresh vegetable juices. This reduces the need for insulin and also lowers the level of fats in the
blood. For snacks, eat oat or rice bran crackers with nut butter or cheese. Legumes, root vegetables and whole
grains are also good.
- Get your protein from vegetable sources, such as grains and legumes. Fish and low-fat dairy products are
also acceptable sources of protein.
- Help normalize blood sugar with berries, egg yolks, fish, garlic, kelp, and soybeans.
- Avoid saturated fats and simple sugars (except when necessary to balance an insulin reaction).
- Avoid tobacco in any form; it constricts the blood vessels and inhibits circulation. Keep your
feet clean, dry and warm, and wear only white cotton socks and well-fitting shoes. Lack of oxygen
(because of poor circulation) and peripheral nerve damage (with loss of pain sensation) are major
factors in the development of diabetic foot ulcers. Try to avoid injury, and take measures to improve
the circulation in the feet and legs.
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Associated Products
| Pro-Pancreas (P-14),
Herbal Food Supplement Pro-Pancreas
Formula |
| HY-A,
A SYNERGISTIC HERBAL FORMULA |
| Blood Sugar Formula (NBS-AV),
Herbal
Food Supplement |
| HY-C,
Chinese Herbal Supplement BU YIN (Nourish
Yin) |
| Nopal,
Food Supplement |
| Chromium, GTF,
Mineral and Herbal Supplement |
| Grapine, High Potency,
Herbal
Food Supplement |
| SynerPro Calcium-Magnesium,
Herbal
Food Supplement |
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