Here's some diabetes info: Diabetes: Drugs Won't Solve the Problem

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Here are natural methods for trying to 'cure " but not just cover diabetes.

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JoAnn Guest

Wednesday, October 20, 2004 9:24 PM

Diabetes: Drugs Won't Solve the Problem

 

 

 

Drugs Won't Solve the Problem

JoAnn Guest

Oct 20, 2004 21:13 PDT

 

The Standard American Diet (SAD)is loaded with foods that combine

simple carbohydrates with fats. This combination is found in most

fried foods, candy, cookies, cakes, sweet rolls, etc. When simple

sugars and heated fats are consumed together, not only will you

experience dramatic increases in blood fats, but also fat storage, weight

gain, and a decreased metabolic rate.

 

Drugs Won't Solve the Problem

 

Over the last decade or so, the public has been lured into a false

sense of security when it comes to diabetes. The pharmaceutical

companies and conventional medicine have promoted the idea that diabetes is a

" controllable " problem.

 

Most people now think that diabetes is something about as serious as

high blood pressure. Simply by taking a few pills each day, everyone

can go on their merry way without any additional consequences. Don't

you believe it.

 

Although the general public will never realize it, the

pharmaceutical companies will conduct one of the biggest marketing

scams of all time over the next five or ten years.

Millions of younger and younger individuals in this country will

begin to develop diabetes. In fact, thanks to things like soft

drinks, or " liquid candy, " it's already happening.

 

The average teenage boy now drinks 3.5 twelve-ounce sodas

a day (one out of ten drinks 7 cans a day).

 

Each of these sodas has the equivalent of 10 teaspoons of sugar.

 

Girls in the same age group drink an average of 2.5 cans a day.

Overall, each American drinks over 54 gallons of soda per year. And

sodas are just one source of sugar.

 

Statistics show that average yearly consumption of total (not just

added) sugar in this country is now over 152 pounds per person.

 

Over 16 percent of our calories now come from refined sugar and that

doesn't include the sugar which naturally occur in things like milk,

fruit juice, fruit, etc.

 

The handwriting is on the wall. Diabetes is going to be a huge

problem in the years to come.

And by downplaying its seriousness and marketing a magic pill

instead of lifestyle changes, the drug companies are going to make

billions.

 

Meanwhile, the average person on the street won't have a clue that

there was a connection between his morning soda and sweet roll and

his heart attack until it's way too late.

 

Uncontrolled blood sugar levels interfere with fat metabolism.

 

As blood sugar levels rise unabated, the body converts these sugars

into fatty compounds called triglycerides.

Triglycerides slow the blood flow in the smaller arteries and

arterioles by making the blood thicker and stickier.

 

As the oxygen-carrying blood fails to reach various parts of the

body in time, the damage begins to mount. The areas supplied by the

smallest blood vessels begin to suffer first. The vision

deteriorates. Strokes occur. Kidneys begin to fail. Cardiovascular

disease becomes evident.

Numbness, tingling and pain begins to occur in the lower extremities

followed by the necessary amputation of the toes, feet or lower

limbs.

 

Diabetes is a slow, quiet, progressive disease.

 

It's not something that will go away on its own, and you must

understand that it can't be cured using conventional medications.

 

To prevent or treat the disease, you have to make some changes in

both your diet and lifestyle. The half-dozen or so I've spelled out

in this issue will do the trick--if you start them soon enough. If

the nutrition " authorities " adopted these simple guidelines today,

diabetes could be prevented, reversed, and/or eliminated. Best of

all, it doesn't require some rare, outrageously expensive magic

bullet or treatment program to stop diabetes.

 

Lifestyle and diet changes are a cure we can all afford.

 

In discussing the necessary herbs and nutrients for dealing with

diabetes and blood sugar problems, it's difficult to recommend exact

dosages. Daily dosages will vary from one individual to another,

depending on the severity of the problem. If you have diabetes or

blood sugar problems that have necessitated the use of medication,

don't stop your medication abruptly or on your own.

 

 

Dietary Fiber: Sulphur-Rich Foods Beneficial for Diabetes!

 

I am of the opinion that the correct diet can be very beneficial in

controlling and reversing diabetes.

 

As for carbs, there is a vast difference in various carbs and I find

that one just cannot put them all into the same category when

evaluating their effects on glucose levels.

 

One group of Type I diabetics (those who required daily insulin

injections) cut back on their need for insulin by as much as 38

percent when put on a bean-rich diet. And.most of the Type II

diabetics were able to stop insulin injections entirely.

 

Cabbage,cauliflower, broccoli,lettuce (Romaine) and celery all

contain sulfur compounds that decrease blood-sugar levels.

 

Cabbage in particular, seems to delay dextrose absorption. Oddly,

string bean juice, which is rich in magnesium and calcium,

mushrooms, potassium, magnesium and vitamin A, has been found to

help restore the liver, spleen and pancreas which secrete digestive

enzymes and the hormone insulin.

Pancreatic enzymes are also helpful in some cases.

 

Apples stabilize blood sugar levels and cholesterol levels. Apples

are good news for diabetics, hypoglycemics and others who are extra-

sensitive to blood sugar highs and lows. The high fiber and pectin

content of an apple helps keep blood sugar levels steady.

 

And, by the way, a well-balanced blood sugar

level naturally curbs

your appetite. You can boost the pectin power of an apple by finely

chopping the pulp . This makes the apple easier to digest so that it

can go to work faster washing out cellular fats.

 

Oddly enough, Organic Soybeans keep insulin levels down and blood

sugar under control. If one tries this approach however, I would

recommend using only black soybeans,scrupulously avoiding any

genetically altered products!

 

Numerous studies confirm that Chromium Picolinate is

essential to maintain Healthy Glucose levels and to store Glycogen.

In addition, the following Minerals/Herbs are also beneficial:

 

Natural Vitamin E supplements (400 IU 2x daily),Alfalfa(in any

form),

Fenugreek Seeds (this can be obtained in supplement form),Gymnemre

sylvestre,Juniper berry, Vanadyl Sulfate, Alpha-Lipoic Acid and

Brewers Yeast are all important aids in maintaining normal sugar

levels and as a deterrant to chronic disease!

 

I would add to this list the following: Gourdin, Bitter Melon

 

http://www.herbscancure.com/diabetes.htm

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Dietary Soluble Fiber, Oats, & Oat Bran-

Rush Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center,

Chicago, Illinois, USA.

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Water-soluble fiber appears to have a greater potential to reduce

postprandial blood glucose, insulin, and serum lipid levels than

insoluble fiber.

Viscosity of the dietary fiber is important; the greater the

viscosity, the greater the effect.

 

How does soluble fiber help? Soluble fiber along with complex

carbohydrates (starches) can make the hormone insulin work better.

 

Persons with diabetes often have sharp rises of blood sugar

following meals. Increased soluble fiber in meals slows down the

release of food into the intestine and keeps the blood sugar from

rising so rapidly.

 

How do soluble fibers lower cholesterol? Soluble fiber forms a gel

that binds with certain digestive acids made from cholesterol in the

liver, and then takes the acids away in the stool.

In response- your liver draws cholesterol from your blood to make

more acids, thus lowering your blood cholesterol.

 

How does soluble fiber regulate blood sugar? .Soluble fiber slows

the passage of food into the intestine, leading

to greater control over the amount of glucose entering the blood

stream.

 

-Soluble fiber slows absorption of blood sugar from the small

intestine, making sugar levels easier in control, it slows down the

digestion of carbohydrates,which results in better glucose

metabolism.

 

.Higher consumption of sugary processed foods can cause drastic

highs and lows in your insulin levels.

By controlling blood sugar, soluble fiber takes the edge off your

cravings. This makes it a lot easier to avoid snacking on high

calorie foods.

 

It also *improves* mineral *absorption* by slowing down the passage

of food into the colon.

 

Better mineral " absorption " leads to smooth functioning of many

enzymes and hormones, which play an active role in nutrient

absorption and effective digestion.

 

What is the best available soluble fiber?

 

Soluble fiber is found in oats, oatmeal, oat bran, dried beans,

legumes, barley,buckwheat, psyllium, guava fruits, figs and the

pectin found in fresh organic fruits.

 

Usually, soluble fiber is hard to get from foods. Normal food has a

very small percentage of soluble fiber. The whole grain with the

highest level of soluble fiber is oat bran, which has about 14%

soluble fiber. All other whole grains contain much less soluble

fiber than oat bran.

 

Diabetes: Fiber- rich Fruit

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Eating carbohydrate-containing foods, whether high in sugar or high

in starch (foods such as bread, processed breakfast cereals, and

white rice), temporarily raises blood sugar and insulin levels.

 

People eating large amounts of foods with high glycemic indices

(such as those mentioned above), have been reported to be at

increased risk of type 2 diabetes.

On the other hand, eating a diet high in carbohydrate-rich foods

with low glycemic indices is associated with a low risk of type 2

diabetes.

 

Unprocessed beans, peas, fruit, and oats, have low glycemic indices,

despite their high carbohydrate content, due mostly to the health-

promoting effects of soluble fiber.

 

Most doctors recommend that people with diabetes cut intake of sugar

from snacks and processed foods, and replace these foods with high-

fiber, whole foods.

 

This tends to lower the glycemic index of the overall diet and has

the additional benefit of increasing vitamin, mineral, and fiber

intake.

The increase in dietary fiber is accomplished exclusively through

the consumption of foods naturally high in fiber-such as leafy green

vegetables, whole grains and fruit-to a level beyond that

recommended by the ADA.

 

All participants received both the ADA diet (providing 24 grams of

fiber per day) and the high- fiber diet (providing 50 grams of fiber

per day), for a period of

six weeks. After six weeks of following each diet, tests were

performed to determine blood glucose, insulin, cholesterol,

triglyceride, and other values.

When glucose levels were monitored over a 24-hour period,

participants eating the high-fiber diet had an average glucose level

that was 10% lower than participants eating the ADA diet.

 

Insulin

levels were 12% lower in the group eating the high-fiber diet

compared to the group eating the ADA diet, indicating a beneficial

increase in the body's sensitivity to insulin.

 

Moreover, people eating the high-fiber diet experienced significant

reductions in total cholesterol, triglycerides, and LDL ( " bad " )

cholesterol compared to those eating the ADA diet. They also had

slight decreases in glycosylated hemoglobin, a measure of

chronically high blood glucose levels.

 

High-fiber supplements, such as psyllium, guar gum (found in

beans), pectin (from fruit), and oat bran have improved glucose

tolerance in several studies.

 

Positive results have also been reported with the consumption of 1-

3 ounces of powdered fenugreek seeds per day.

 

Focus should be placed on fruits, vegetables, seeds, oats, and whole-

grain products.

 

Eating fish also may afford some protection from diabetes.

Incorporating a fish meal into a weight-loss regimen was more

effective than either measure alone at improving glucose and insulin

metabolism and high cholesterol.33

 

Vegetarians have been reported to have a low risk of type 2

diabetes

When people with diabetic nerve damage switch to a vegan

diet (no meat or dairy), improvements have been reported

after several days.

 

In one trial, pain completely disappeared in 17 of 21 people.

Fats from meat and dairy also contribute to heart disease, the

leading killer of people with diabetes.

 

Vegetarians eat less protein than do meat eaters. The reduction

of protein intake has lowered kidney damage caused by diabetes

and also improve glucose tolerance.

 

Diets high in fat, especially saturated fat, worsen glucose

tolerance and increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, an

effect that is not simply the result of weight gain caused by eating

high-fat foods.

 

Saturated fat is found primarily in dairy fat, and dark

meat and skins of poultry.

 

 

Glucose intolerance has been much improved by diets high in

monounsaturated oils (extra virgin olive, macademia nut, avocado

oils)

There is often difficulty in changing the overall percentage of

calories from fat and carbohydrates in the diets of people with type

1 diabetes.

 

However, modifying the `quality " of the dietary fat is

achievable.

In adolescents with type 1 diabetes, increasing monounsaturated fats

relative to other fats in the diet is associated with better control

over blood sugar and cholesterol levels.

 

Should children avoid milk to prevent type 1 diabetes?

Worldwide, children whose dietary energy comes primarily from dairy

products have a significantly higher chance of developing type 1

diabetes than do children whose dietary energy comes primarily from

vegetable sources.

 

Countries with high milk consumption have a high risk of type 1

(insulin-dependent) diabetes.

Animal research also indicates that avoiding milk affords protection

from type 1 diabetes. Milk contains a protein that is related to

another protein in the

pancreas, the organ where insulin is made. Some researchers believe

that children who are allergic to milk may develop antibodies that

attack the pancreas, causing type 1 diabetes.

 

Several studies have linked cows' milk consumption to the occurrence

of type 1 diabetes in children.Some children who drink

cows' milk produce antibodies to the milk, and it has been

hypothesized that these antibodies can cross-react with and damage

the insulin-producing cells of the pancreas.

 

A study of Finnish children (including full-term children with

diabetes) showed that early introduction of cows' milk formula

feeding before three months of age (vs. after three months of age)

was associated with increased risk of type 1 diabetes.

 

 

Exercise helps decrease body fat and improve insulin

sensitivity. People who exercise are less likely to develop type 2

diabetes than those who do not.

 

People with diabetes who smoke are at higher risk for kidney

damage, heart disease, and other diabetes-linked problems.

Smokers are also more likely to develop diabetes; therefore, it is

important to quit smoking.

 

Nutritional supplements that may be helpful: Medical reports dating

back to 1853, as well as modern research, indicate that chromium-

rich brewer's yeast (9 grams per day) can be useful in treating

diabetes.

 

Chromium supplements improve glucose tolerance in people with both

type 2108 and type 1 diabetes, apparently by increasing sensitivity

to insulin. Chromium improves the processing of glucose in people

with prediabetic glucose intolerance and in women with diabetes

associated with pregnancy.

 

Chromium even helps healthy people, although one such report

found chromium useful only when accompanied by 100 mg of niacin.

 

Chromium may also lower total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and

triglycerides (risk factors in heart disease).

The typical amount of chromium used in research trials is

200 mcg per day, although as much as 1,000 mcg per day has been

used.

 

Chromium is a trace mineral and should be regarded as such.

Supplementation with chromium or brewer's yeast could potentially

enhance the effects of drugs for diabetes (e.g., insulin or other

blood sugar-lowering agents) and possibly lead to hypoglycemia.

 

Therefore, people with diabetes taking these medications should

supplement chromium or brewer's yeast only under the supervision of

a doctor.

 

People with diabetes tend to have low magnesium levels.

 

Double-blind research indicates that supplementing with magnesium

overcomes this problem.

Magnesium supplementation has improved insulin production in elderly

people with type 2 diabetes.123 However, one

double-blind trial found no effect from 500 mg magnesium per day in

people with type 2 diabetes, although twice that amount led to some

improvement.

 

Alpha lipoic acid is a powerful natural antioxidant. Preliminary

and double-blindtrials have found that

supplementing 600-1,200 mg of lipoic acid per day improves insulin

sensitivity and the symptoms of diabetic neuropathy.

 

 

Supplementing with 4 grams of evening primrose oil per day for six

months has been found in double-blind research to improve nerve

function and to relieve pain symptoms of diabetic neuropathy.139

 

 

Glycosylation is an important measurement of diabetes; it refers to

how much sugar attaches abnormally to proteins. Vitamin E

supplementation reduces this problem in many studies.

 

 

Vitamin E appears to lower the risk of cerebral infarction, a type

of stroke, in people with diabetes who smoke. A review of a large

Finnish study of smokers concluded that smokers with diabetes (or

hypertension) represent a subset population that can benefit from

small amounts of vitamin E (50 IU per day) without experiencing an

increased risk of bleeding.

 

Whole slices, extracts and juice of bitter melon may improve

blood-sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes, according to

preliminary trials.

 

Preliminary trials and at least one double-blind trial have shown

that large amounts of onion can lower blood sugar levels in people

with diabetes.

 

The mechanism of onion's blood sugar-

lowering action is not precisely known, though there is evidence

that constituents in onions block the breakdown of insulin in the

liver. This would lead to higher levels of insulin in the body.

 

Bilberry may lower the risk of some diabetic complications, such as

diabetic cataracts and retinopathy. One preliminary trial found that

supplementation with a standardized extract of bilberry improved

signs of retinal damage in some people with diabetic retinopathy.269

 

Ginkgo biloba extract may prove useful for prevention and treatment

of early-stage diabetic neuropathy, though research is at best very

preliminary in this area.

 

Animal studies and some very preliminary trials in humans suggest

reishi may have some beneficial action in people with diabetes.

 

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The Importance of Nuts and Seeds in the Diabetic Diet

 

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A nut commonly refers to the shell-encased seeds of a tree, however,

one of the chief foods that we consider as a nut, the peanut, does

not fit the strict definition of a nut as it is actually a " legume " .

 

In the United States, peanuts are by far the leading nut crop as

they account for greater than 70% of the yearly nut production.

Peanuts are followed by almonds, walnuts, and pecans.

 

Moderators note: Peanuts are genetically modified so it is

especially important to obtain organically grown peanuts and peanut butters

without hydrogenated oils.

 

Unfortunately, most nuts are being consumed after they have been

fried in harmful fat and salted or as ingredients in cookies, candies, and

confections. I definitely advocate the use of mostly raw or fresh raw nuts and

seeds rather than commercially roasted and salted nuts and seeds.

 

 

Health benefits

 

As more Americans are seeking healthier food choices, nut and seed

consumption is on the rise.

Nuts and seeds provide excellent human nutrition, they are especially good

sources of essential fatty acids, vitamin E, protein, and minerals.

 

They also provide valuable fiber components, important

phytonutrients in nuts and seeds include 'protease

inhibitors' (cancer blockers), ellagic acid, and

other 'polyphenols'.

 

Because of the high oil content of nuts and seeds, one would suspect

that the frequent consumption of nuts would increase the rate of

obesity.

 

But, in a large population study of 26,473 Americans it was

found that the people who consumed the most nuts were less obese.

 

A possible explanation is that the nuts produced satiety, a feeling

of appetite satisfaction. This same study also demonstrated that higher

nut consumption was associated with a protective effect against heart

attacks (both fatal and nonfatal).

 

Four other large studies, including the Nurses Health Study, the

Iowa Health Study, and the Physicians Health Study, all found that nut

consumption is linked to a lower risk for heart disease.

 

Researchers who studied data from the Nurses Health Study estimated

that substituting nuts for an equivalent amount of

carbohydrate in an average diet resulted in a 30% reduction in heart

disease risk.

 

Researchers calculated even more impressive risk reduction--45%--

when fat from nuts was substituted for saturated fats

(found primarily found in meat and dairy products).

 

 

Nuts Provide " Arginine "

 

Nuts are the best dietary source for arginine - an amino acid that

plays an important role in wound healing, " detoxification " reactions,

immune functions, and promoting the secretion of several hormones including

insulin and growth hormone. Recently there has been a considerable

amount of scientific investigation regarding arginine's role in the

formation of nitric oxide.

 

This compound plays a central role in determining the tone of blood

vessels. Specifically, it exerts a relaxing effect on blood vessels

thereby improving blood flow.

 

Normally, the body makes enough arginine, even when the diet is

lacking. However, in some instances the body may not be able to keep up with

increased requirements and higher dietary intakes may prove useful.

 

Arginine supplementation has been shown to boost 'immune function'

and be beneficial in a number of cardiovascular diseases including

angina pectoris, congestive heart failure, high blood pressure,

and peripheral vascular insufficiency (decreased blood flow to the

legs or arms).

 

By increasing nitric oxide levels, arginine supplementation improves

blood flow, reduces blood clot formation, and improves blood

fluidity (the blood becomes less viscous and, therefore, flows through blood

vessels more easily).

 

The degree of improvement offered by arginine supplementation in

angina and other cardiovascular diseases can be quite significant as a

result of improved nitric oxide levels. These benefits

may also be attainable by eating foods high in arginine like nuts.

 

 

Nut Consumption and Diabetes Risk

Nut consumption has also been shown to lower the risk for diabetes.

 

This benefit may relate to their ability to improve cell membrane

structure and function. According to modern pathology, or the study

of disease processes, an alteration in cell membrane function is the

central factor in the development of virtually every disease.

 

As it relates to diabetes, abnormal cell membrane structure due to

eating the wrong " types " of 'fats' lead to 'impaired' action of insulin.

 

The type of dietary fat profile linked to type 2 diabetes is an

abundance of 'saturated' fat and 'trans fatty' acids (hydrogenated

fats in margarines and other foods) along with a relative 'insufficiency'

of " monounsaturated " (present in EV Olive Oil, Avocadoes, and Sesame Oil) and

omega-3 fatty acids.

 

One of the key reasons appears to be the fact that since dietary fat

determines cell membrane " composition " such a dietary pattern leads

to

reduced membrane 'fluidity' which in turn causes reduced insulin

binding

to receptors on cellular membranes and/or reduced insulin action.

 

 

Particularly harmful to cell membrane function are margarine and

other

foods containing trans fatty acids and partially hydrogenated oils.

 

In contrast, to the dampening of insulin sensitivity caused by

margarine

and saturated fats, clinical studies have shown that

monounsaturatedfats

and omega-3 oils improve insulin action.

 

Adding further support is that fact that population studies have

also

indicated that frequent consumption of " monounsaturated " fats such

as

extra virgin olive oil,

nuts, and certain nut oils and omega-3 fatty acids from cold water

fish

protect against the development of type 2 diabetes.

 

For example, one recent study showed that that consumption of nuts

was

" inversely " associated with risk of type 2

diabetes, independent of known risk factors for type 2 diabetes,

including age, obesity, family history of diabetes, physical

activity,

smoking, and other dietary factors.

 

What the term inversely associated means is that the higher the

intake

of nuts, the less likely a woman would develop type 2 diabetes.

What was really amazing was that this relationship was seen even in

woman who were " obese " .

 

In addition to nut consumption, in order to improve cell membrane

structure and function I recommend using a

pharmaceutical grade fish oil supplement.

 

The benefits of the omega-3 oils from fish oils well known. Adding a

fish oil supplement to your daily routine provides extra insurance

that

you are getting sufficient levels of these important oils.

 

We recommend one capsule daily for general health, if greater

support is needed the dosage increases to two to three capsules

daily.

 

 

Cooking with Nut Oils

 

The best oils to cook with in baking recipes, stir fries, and

sautés,

are the 'monounsaturated' oils. While extra virgin olive oil is by

far

the most popular monounsaturated fat in use, nut oils may prove

superior.

 

In particular, macadamia nut oil is superior to cook with because of

lower level of polyunsaturated oil (3% for macadamia nut

oil vs. 8% for olive).

 

As a result, macadamia nut oil is stable at much higher temperatures

(over twice that of olive oil and four times more stable than

canola).

Macadamia oil, like olive oil is also very high in natural

anti-oxidants. In fact it contains over 4.5 times the amount of

vitamin

E as olive oil. For more information on macadamia nut oil, visit

www.macnutoil.com.

 

 

Selecting and Storing Nuts and Seeds

 

In general, nuts and seeds, due to their high oil content, are best

purchased and stored in their shells. The shell is a natural

protector

against free radical damage caused by light and air.

 

Make sure the shells are free from splits, cracks, stains, holes, or

other surface imperfections.

Do not eat or use moldy nuts or seeds as this may not be

safe. Also avoid limp, rubbery, dark, or shriveled nut meats. Store

nuts

 

 

and seeds with shells in a cool, dry environment. If whole nuts and

seeds with their shells are not available, make sure they are stored

in

air-tight containers in the refrigerator or freezer.

Crushed, slivered, and nut pieces are most often rancid. Prepare

your

own from the whole nut if a recipe calls for these.

 

In addition to simply eating nuts and seeds as snacks, they can be

added

to many foods for the unique flavor. With the aid of a food

processor,

nut and seed butters can be prepared.

 

Most nuts and seeds have enough natural oils, but occasionally you

may

need to add some additional oil.

Keep nut butters in air-tight containers in the refrigerator.

 

 

Practical Application

 

Try to have at least one serving of nuts or seeds (one serving

equals

1/4 cup) and 3 tablespoons of the healthy oils daily. Use extra

virgin

olive, sesame oil or macademia nut oil to replace the butter,

margarine,

and shortening that you use for cooking. Use flaxseed or olive oil

in

homemade salad dressings.

 

" Avoid " using safflower, sunflower, soy peanut and corn oil because

they

contain too much omega 6 fatty acid.

 

My last recommendation is to try to mix it up a bit, by eating a

variety

of nuts and seeds such as almonds, brazil nuts, walnuts, pecans,

flaxseeds, sunflower seeds, and pumpkin seeds.

 

 

Key References:

Hu FB, Stampfer MJ. Nut consumption and risk of coronary heart

disease:

a review of epidemiologic evidence. Curr Atheroscler Rep

1999;1(3):204-9, 1999

Flynn NE, Meininger CJ, Haynes TE, Wu G. The metabolic basis of

arginine

 

 

nutrition and pharmacotherapy. Biomed Pharmacother 2002;56(9):427-

38.

Rivellese AA, De Natale C, Lilli S. Type of dietary fat and insulin

resistance. Ann N Y Acad Sci 2002;967:329-35.

Jiang R, Manson JE, Stampfer MJ, et al. Nut and peanut butter

consumption and risk of type 2 diabetes in women. JAMA

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Buckwheat 'controls diabetes'

Jan 14, 2004 13:35 PST

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A new treatment for diabetes?

 

A type of herb called buckwheat may be beneficial in the management

of diabetes, say researchers.

 

Extracts of the seed lowered blood glucose levels by up to 19% when

it was fed to diabetic rats.

 

Scientists at the University of Manitoba in Canada say diabetics

should consider including the grain in their diet, or taking dietary

supplements.

The study, part funded by the food industry, is published in the

Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.

 

A food that could actively reduce blood glucose levels could be a

real breakthrough.

 

Diabetes UK

 

Lead researcher Dr Carla Taylor said: " With diabetes on the rise,

incorporation of buckwheat into the diet could help provide a safe,

easy and inexpensive way to lower glucose levels and reduce the risk

of

complications associated with the disease, including heart, nerve

and kidney problems. " Buckwheat won't cure diabetes, but we'd like

to

evaluate its inclusion in food products as a management aid. "

 

More work needed

 

However, Dr Taylor said human studies were needed to determine how

much buckwheat - in flour or extract form - must be eaten to obtain

a beneficial effect on blood sugar levels.

 

The researchers focused on rats with Type 1 diabetes caused by a

lack of the hormone insulin, which is needed to break down sugar in

the blood.

 

The rats were given a single dose of buckwheat extract or a dummy

preparation.

 

The researchers believe the key component of buckwheat is a compound

called chiro-inositol.

 

The compound, which is relatively high in buckwheat and rarely found

in other foods, has been previously shown in animal and human

studies to play a significant role in glucose metabolism and cell

signalling.

 

Researchers do not know exactly how it works, but preliminary

evidence suggest that it may make the cells more sensitive to

insulin or may act as an insulin mimic.

 

Although the research concentrated on Type 1 diabetes, the

researchers

believe that buckwheat will have a similar glucose-lowering effect

when given to rats with the Type 2 form of the condition.

 

Type 2 diabetes is more common and is caused by a failure of the

body's cells to respond properly to insulin.

 

A spokesman for Diabetes UK said: " A healthy diet is a vital part of

managing diabetes and a food that could actively reduce blood

glucose levels could be a real breakthrough.

 

" However, we need to see if this will work for people and what

amounts would be necessary to have an effect.

 

" The required doses could also have side effects. We look forward to

seeing more research. "

 

RELATED INTERNET LINKS:

Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry

Diabetes UK

University of Manitoba

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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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Fiber, Diabetes, & Weightloss

Jan 25, 2004 19:48 PST

By Sheila Raju

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Excess abdominal weight does not stop insulin formation, but it does

make the body less " sensitive " to insulin.

Excess weight can even make healthy people " pre-diabetic " .

 

Glucose intolerance has been improved by diets high in

*monounsaturated* oils, which may also be beneficial for those with

diabetic neuropathy. In adults and adolescents with diabetes,

increasing

*monounsaturated*

fats relative to other fats in the diet is associated with better

control over blood sugar and cholesterol levels.

 

The easiest way to incorporate " monounsaturates " into the diet is to

eat foods containing extra-virgin olive oil, macademia nuts, almonds

and avocadoes.

 

In a group of 13 obese males with high blood-insulin levels

(as is often seen in diabetes), a diet rich in " plant proteins "

resulted in greater weight loss and control of insulin levels,

compared with that of a low-carbohydrate diet.

 

Dietary changes that may be helpful: Eating carbohydrate-rich

foods, whether high in sugar or high

in starch (such as white bread, processed breakfast cereals, and

rice), temporarily raises blood sugar and insulin levels.

The blood sugar-raising effect of a food, called its " glycemic

index, "

depends on how rapidly its carbohydrate is absorbed.

 

Cooked dried Beans, fresh whole fruit, and oat bran/oatmeal(No

Instant), have 'low glycemic' indices, despite their carbohydrate

content, due mostly to the health-promoting effects of 'soluble'

fiber.

 

Many nutritionists recommend that we eliminate our intake of refined

sugar from snacks and refined processed foods, replacing these foods

with high-fiber, whole foods. This tends to lower the glycemic index

of the overall diet and has the additional benefit of increasing

vitamin, mineral, and fiber intake.

 

A high-fiber diet has been shown to work better in controlling

diabetes than the diet recommended by the ADA.

 

In the study, the increase in dietary fiber was accomplished

exclusively through the consumption of foods naturally high in

fiber-such as leafy green vegetables, and fresh whole organic fruits-

to a level beyond that recommended by the ADA.

 

No fiber supplements were given. All participants received both the

ADA diet (providing 24 grams of fiber per day) and the high-

fiber diet (providing 50 grams of fiber per day), for a period of

six weeks. After six weeks of following each diet, tests were

performed to determine blood glucose, insulin, cholesterol,

triglyceride, and other values.

 

When glucose levels were monitored over a 24-hour period,

participants eating the high-fiber diet had an average glucose level that was

10% lower than participants eating the ADA diet.

Insulin levels were 12% lower in the group eating the high-fiber

diet compared to the group eating the ADA diet,

indicating a beneficial increase in the body's sensitivity to

insulin.

 

Moreover, people eating the high-fiber diet

experienced 'significant' reductions in total cholesterol, triglycerides, and

LDL cholesterol

compared to those eating the ADA diet.

 

They also had slight " decreases " in glycosylated hemoglobin, a

measure of chronically high blood glucose levels.

*Glycosylation* is an important measurement of diabetes;

it refers to how much sugar *attaches* abnormally to *proteins*.

 

 

Nonetheless, most nutritionists advise eating a diet high in fiber.

Focus should be placed on organic fruit, vegetables, seeds, nuts,

whole unprocessed oats, and other organic whole-grain products.

 

Incorporating a cold water fish meal into a weight-loss regimen was

more effective than either measure alone at improving glucose and

insulin metabolism. When people with diabetic " nerve damage " switch

to a vegan diet, improvements have been reported after several days. In

one trial, pain completely disappeared in 17 of 21 people.

 

Researchers reported a positive association between the consumption

of saturated fats and the onset of type 2 diabetes in the July 2003 issue

of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

 

Scientists at the University of Minnesota and the Centers for Disease Control

and Prevention concluded that

" ...the dietary fat profile, particularly that of saturated fat, may

contribute to the etiology of diabetes. "

 

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The study evaluated the level of various fatty acids in the blood,

which indicate the amount of saturated fat present, in 2,909 adults

aged 45-64. Over 250 of these people developed type 2 diabetes

during a nine-year follow-up.

 

The researchers accounted for numerous factors known to

significantly affect the chances of developing type 2 diabetes, including age,

sex, cigarette smoking, baseline body mass index, and alcohol intake.

 

The incidence of type 2 diabetes was positively associated with

proportions of palmitic, palmitoleic, and stearic acids, which are

different types of saturated fatty acids,

and inversely associated with the proportion of linoleic acid, which

is an unsaturated fatty acid.

 

Palmitic, palmitoleic, and stearic acids are found in chocolate,

beef

fat and pork fat, among other foods.

 

The consumption of linoleic acid, which negatively correlated with

type 2 diabetes, can be found in organic grains, legumes, and seeds.

 

Although the link between diabetes and saturated fat has been

suggested in the past, " until now that link has not been confirmed by

biological evidence, " according to Jennifer Warner.

 

Scientists attributed Western nations' elevated diabetes rates to

the high level of total fat intake in characteristically Western diets.

 

Recently, biochemists at Colorado State University reported in the

online edition of the Journal of Biological Chemistry that ceramide,

a byproduct of saturated fat, is " a potential contributor to the

development of type 2 diabetes.

 

Consumers can decrease the amount of such fat in their foods by

limiting their intake of high-fat meats, dairy products (e.g. milk,

ice cream), certain processed foods, and some vegetable oils, including

coconut, palm, and palm kernel oils.

 

The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition links saturated fat with

type 2 diabetes.

 

http://healthfactsandfears.com/high_priorities/newsflash/2003/diabete

s071703.html

 

 

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Some saturated fats are more atherogenic (artery clogging) than

others.

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The specific fatty acids that raise LDL-cholesterol the most are

myristic (C14:0)

and lauric (C12:0) found in butterfat and in tropical

oils (coconut and palm kernel oil).

 

Palmitic acid (C16:0), the most prevalent fatty acid in the food

supply, raises LDL-C levels in most studies.

 

Stearic acid (C18:0) the next most prevalent does not raise or lower

LDL-C. However, it appears to stimulate blood clotting.

 

 

 

 

DeBakey M, Gotto AM, Scott LW, Foreyt JP. The New Living Heart Diet.

New York, NY: Simon and Schuster 1996. An up-to-date heart healthy

nutrition reference book for consumers and professionals providing

the latest information on how to minimize your risk factors for coronary

heart disease.

 

Kris-Etherton P, Burns JH, Eds. Cardiovascular nutrition: strategies

and tools for disease management. American Dietetic Association, 1998.

 

ISBN 0-88091-159-X

 

www.eatright.org

 

A must have reference book for registered dietitians and other

health professionals interested in the state-of-the-art research and

dietary management of patients at risk for cardiovascular disease.

 

http://www.webdietitian.com/document/CVTopic/topic/pencvsaturatedfatt

yacids

 

 

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Unfortunately modern lifestyles can have a detrimental effect on the

maintenance of normal blood sugar levels, and refined foods and

certain

stimulants are some of the main culprits.

 

Refined foods are used extensively in the food industry, and many

processed foods as well as the myriad of sweets, cookies and soft

drinks

on the market contain large amounts of hidden sugars, mostly in the

form

of sucrose.

 

When these foods are consumed, most of the sucrose will rapidly be

converted to glucose and fructose, thus causing a glucose surge.

 

Some of the sucrose will even enter the bloodstream unaltered and

will

be treated as a foreign substance as there are no enzymes to break

it

down outside the intestinal tract.

 

Caffeine

 

Caffeine, which is found in tea, coffee and many soft drinks, as

well as

theobromine that is found in cocoa and cocoa products such as

chocolates, also induce hypoglycaemia as they stimulate the

conversion

of stored glycogen to glucose which in turn leads to insulin release

and

subsequent hypoglycaemia.

 

Soft Drinks

 

Table 2.2 The composition of selected sweet foods, drinks and

sweeteners. The figures are for 100g portions. (Adapted from

reference

3)

 

The modern trend to drink large amounts of soft drinks can prove

particularly hazardous, as these contain very high levels of sugars.

 

Although soft drink firms add only sucrose to their drinks, these

beverages also contain large amounts of glucose and fructose. This

anomaly is brought about by the high acidity of these drinks, which

encourages acid hydrolysis of sucrose.

 

As both glucose and fructose are less sweet than sucrose, the

companies

compensate for this by adding more sucrose, and an average

carbonated

beverage can contain as much as 136 g/l of sugar[ii], which is more

than

ten teaspoons of sugar per 340 ml per can.

 

Avoidance of high sugar drinks, caffeine and theobromine together

with

the consumption of whole foods such as unrefined grains, legumes,

fruits

and vegetables will prevent hypoglycaemia.

 

The presence of soluble fibre in these foods ensures a slow release

of

simple sugars over a period of time, thus preventing the glucose

surge

associated with refined foods.

 

Surge releases of insulin will also be avoided and in addition the

whole

foods come prepacked with the essential vitamins (particularly the

B-group) and minerals required for their effective metabolism.

 

People suffering from hypoglycaemia should also include more of the

high-energy whole foods, such as unrefined grains and legumes in

their

diet, because oats and bean products contain high levels of soluble

fibres which offer protection against hypoglycaemia.

 

It is not necessary to give up one's sweet tooth,however one should

encourage the use of naturally sweet foods, such as dates and

raisins as

sweeteners, and avoid large amounts of refined sweeteners which

consist

largely of empty calories.

 

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Fenugreek Improves Blood Sugar Control

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Diabetes

Hypoglycemia

Atherosclerosis

High triglycerides

High Cholesterol

 

Reliable and relatively consistent scientific data showing a

substantial health benefit.

 

A wide range of uses were found for fenugreek in

ancient times. Medicinally it was used for the treatment of wounds,

abscesses, arthritis, bronchitis, and digestive problems.

 

Traditional Chinese herbalists used it for kidney problems and

conditions affecting the male reproductive tract.

Fenugreek was, and remains, a food and a spice commonly eaten in

many

parts of the world.

 

Active constituents: Fenugreek seeds contain alkaloids (mainly

trigonelline) and protein high in lysine and L-tryptophan. Its

steroidal saponins (diosgenin, yamogenin, tigogenin, and

neotigogenin) and mucilaginous fiber are thought to account for many

of the beneficial effects of fenugreek.

 

The steroidal saponins are thought to inhibit cholesterol absorption

and

synthesis, while the fiber may help lower blood sugar levels.

 

One human study found that fenugreek can help lower cholesterol and

blood sugar levels in people

with moderate atherosclerosis and non-insulin-dependent (type 2)

diabetes.

 

Preliminary and double-blind trials have found that fenugreek helps

improve blood sugar control in patients with insulin-

dependent (type 1) and non-insulin-dependent (type 2) diabetes.

 

Double-blind trials have shown that fenugreek lowers elevated

cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood,

 

This has also been found in a controlled clinical trial with

diabetic

patients with elevated cholesterol. Generally, fenugreek does not

lower

HDL ( " good " ) cholesterol levels.

 

How much is usually taken?

 

Due to the somewhat bitter taste of fenugreek seeds, de-bitterized

seeds

or encapsulated products are

preferred. The German Commission E monograph recommends a daily

intake of 6 grams.

 

The typical range of intake for diabetes or cholesterol-lowering is

5-30

grams with each meal or 15-90 grams all at once with one meal. As a

tincture, 3-4 ml of fenugreek can be taken up to three times per day

 

 

References:

 

1. Escot N. Fenugreek. ATOMS 1994/5;Summer:7-12.

 

2. Sauvaire Y, Ribes G, Baccou JC, Loubatieres-Mariani MM.

Implication of steroid saponins and sapogenins in the

hypocholesterolemic effect of fenugreek. Lipids 1991;26:191-7.

 

3. Ribes G, Sauvaire Y, Da Costa C, et al. Antidiabetic effects of

subfractions from fenugreek seeds in diabetic dogs. Proc Soc Exp

Biol

Med 1986;182:159-66.

 

4. Bordia A, Verma SK, Srivastava KC. Effect of ginger (Zingiber

officinale Rosc) and fenugreek (Trigonella foenumgraecum L) on blood

lipids, blood sugar, and platelet aggregation in patients with

coronary artery disease. Prostagland Leukotrienes Essential Fatty

Acids 1997;56:379-84.

 

5. Sharma RD, Raghuram TC, Rao NS. Effect of fenugreek seeds on

blood

glucose and serum lipids in type I diabetes. Eur J Clin Nutr

1990;44:301-6.

 

6. Madar Z, Abel R, Samish S, Arad J. Glucose-lowering effect of

fenugreek in non-insulin dependent diabetics. Eur J Clin Nutr

1988;42:51-4.

 

7. Raghuram TC, Sharma RD, Sivakumar B, Sahay BK. Effect of

fenugreek

seeds on intravenous glucose disposition in non-insulin dependent

diabetic patients. Phytother Res 1994;8:83-6.

 

8. Sharma RD, Raghuram TC, Dayasagar Rao V. Hypolipidaemic effect of

fenugreek seeds. A clinical study. Phytother Res 1991;5:145-7.

 

9. Prasanna M. Hypolipidemic effect of fenugreek: A clinical study.

Indian J Phramcol 2000;32:34-6.

 

10. Sharma RD, Sarkar DK, Hazra B, et al. Hypolipidaemic effect of

fenugreek seeds: A chronic study in non-insulin dependent diabetic

patients. Phytother Res 1996;10:332-4.

 

11. Blumenthal M, Busse WR, Goldberg A, et al. (eds). The Complete

Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines.

Boston, MA: Integrative Medicine Communications, 1998, 130.

 

12. Brinker F. Herb Contradictions and Drug Interactions. Sandy, OR:

Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998, 70-1.

 

 

 

Avoid artificial sweeteners. There is concern they are toxic to

nerves,

and diabetics are more susceptible to this reaction. Try stevia leaf

or

d-xylose, available in most health food stores. These natural

sweeteners

will not increase your blood sugar.

 

Eat more beans. Your body metabolizes beans slowly, which slows down

the

absorption of sugars from the intestinal tract, aiding your body's

regulation of sugar levels. A diet high in fiber is very helpful for

diabetics due to this beneficial action.

 

Eat lots of berries, especially blueberries. Blueberries (or

bilberries)

contain anthocyanins, plant chemicals that help repair tiny blood

vessels especially in the eyes. Consume about one quart of fresh or

one

bag of frozen blueberries per week. Blueberries, blackberries and

raspberries are also low in sugar.

 

Take your vitamins. Diabetics can benefit greatly from vitamin

supplements (Kahler et al., 1993), and I recommend taking a

multivitamin

twice each day, as well as the following:

Vitamin C (2000 mg), which makes collagen and keeps capillaries

strong.

 

The B vitamins, including niacin, zinc and other minerals, which are

important for sugar metabolism.

 

Vitamin E and essential fatty acids (EFAs), which are important for

cell

membrane stability.

 

Alpha-lipoic acid, which protects nerves, decreases insulin

resistance

and can reverse neuropathy (Reljanovic et al., 1999).

 

Quercetin (1,000 mg per day), one of the most powerful bioflavonoids

that prevents capillary leakage.

 

Always take a multi-mineral if you have diabetes. Three minerals

that

are known to lower blood sugars are:

GTF chromium (200 mcg per day), manganese (5-15 mg per day) and

vanadium

(20 mg per day for two weeks, and then 2 mg per day).

 

Interestingly, one study showed that herbs traditionally used to

treat

diabetes contained higher-than-normal levels of chromium (Castro

1998).

 

Barley also contains high levels of chromium.

 

Herbal Treatments for Both Diabetic Types

 

Numerous herbs can affect blood sugar levels and overall diabetic

status.

 

For a complete list of the herbs that can affect blood sugar, refer

to

Appendix A. However, be aware that there have been reports of other

herbs in many parts of the world that act on blood sugar levels, so

this

is a fertile field for continued research.

 

Recommendations and research highlights:

 

Turmeric root, black atractylodes rhizome, fenugreek seeds,

bitter melon (which contains an insulin-like molecule),

prickly pear cactus (Opuntia fuliginosa- used by Native Americans),

ganoderma mushroom,

gymnema, Malabar kino (Pterocarpus marsupium), green tea, maitake

mushroom,

devil's club root bark (Oplopanax horridum), jambul seed (Syzygium

jambolanum),

fig leaf (Ficus carica), and bay leaves can help regulate and lower

elevated blood sugars.

 

Pterocarpus marsupium may help beta-cells to regenerate (reported in

Murray and Pizzorno, 2000).

 

Long-term use of shilajatu and triphala is excellent for improving

energy in Type I diabetics and reducing long-term complications.

 

This is the combination Dr. Mana gave me in 1976, and I still take

these

herbs frequently. Herbs that promote digestion, such as garlic or

trikatu are also important, as well as high quality oils to maintain

membrane moisture and health. If the patient is emaciated,

ashwaghanda

root is used. For Type Two diabetes, in addition to trivanga bhasma

and

digestive medicine, weight-loss medicines and those that open

blockage

are useful, especially shilajatu mixed with agnimantha root & bark

(Premna integrifolia).

Some studies indicate that the use of niacinamide (a form of niacin,

also called nicotinamide) very early in the disease process can

sometimes prevent the destruction of beta cells. Some patients have

had

complete reversal (Cleary, 1990). The reason it works is that it

inhibits monocyte/macrophage function in the peripheral blood

preventing

production of the beta-cell destructive cytokines interleukin-12 and

tumor necrosis factor-alpha (Kretowski et. al., 2000).

 

Herbs from the vessel-strengthening group, especially tien chi root,

act

directly on capillary vessel weakness, thus preventing diabetic

complications. Tien chi root is one of my herbal mainstays. I take

it

several months each year to prevent vessel and eye damage.

Diabetics suffering from neuropathy may benefit from acupuncture,

alpha-lipoic acid supplements, and ginkgo leaf (Reljanovic et al.,

1999,

Chung et al., 1999).

 

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) can help with heart problems and blood sugar

control in diabetics. In one study as many as 59% of patients

responded

to supplementation (reported in Murray, 1996).

Evening primrose oil was shown in a double-blind clinical trial of

22

diabetics with neuropathy to reduce pain and improve motor function

after six months of supplementation (Jamal, 1987).

 

Chinese research shows that herbs from the moving blood group help

prevent diabetic complications (Huang et al., 1997). I use herbs

from

this group several months per year for preventive purposes-I

recommend

you do the same.

References

 

Bajracharya, MB. Diabetes: How, Why and What to Do About It.,

Kathmandu:

Piyusavarsi Ausadhalaya publishers, 1988. (Pamphlet).

 

Bergner P. The Healing Power of Minerals, Rocklin: Prima Publishing,

1997.

 

Castro VR Chromium in a series of Portuguese plants used in the

herbal

treatment of diabetes. Biol Trace Elem Res 1998 Apr-May;62(1-2):101-

6

Escola Superior Agraria (IPCB), Castelo Branco, Portugal.

 

 

 

What nutritional supplements are important in diabetics?

 

The diabetic has an increase need for many nutrients plus several

nutrients have been shown to be important in preventing some of the

long-term complications of diabetes. For example, since vitamin C

requires insulin for transport into cells most diabetics suffer from

impaired vitamin C metabolism and diabetics with neuropathy have

been

shown to be deficient in vitamin B6 and benefit from

supplementation.

Individuals with long-standing diabetes or who are developing signs

of

peripheral nerve abnormalities should definitely be supplemented

with

vitamin C, B6 and other key nutrients.

 

At the very least, here are the key nutrients and their levels that

a

diabetic requires: Chromium (200-400 mcg/daily) - Low levels may

lead to insulin insensitivity.

 

Vitamins C (500-1,500 mg/daily) - Due to

increased requirements. Vitamin E (800-1,200/daily) - Due to

increased requirements and beneficial effects. Magnesium (250-750

mg/daily) - Due to increased requirements. Vitamin B6 (30-90

mg/daily) - Prevents/improves neuropathy. Vitamin B12 (1,000 mcg) -

Prevents/improves neuropathy. Zinc (30-45 mg/daily) and vanadyl

sulfate (10-100 mg/daily) - Improve insulin action.

 

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