Recently our televisions, radios, newspapers and internet news resources have been overflowing with items about insulin resistant diabetes. Television and radio programs as well as newsprint and web news sources seem to be overflowing with items quoting ever increasing numbers of cases that threaten to overrun our hospitals and surgeries. On a more positive note it is encouraging to read about the success of natural methods to reverse insulin resistance.
Pre-diabetic and sufferers of full blown type two diabetes who have followed specific diets and exercise programs have shown considerable success. Pre-diabetic sufferers were able to rectify sugar levels prior to further interventions being necessary whilst confirmed diabetic patients have, in some cases, stopped their medicinal treatment altogether. Prior to continuing with this, perhaps some explanation around this aspect of our body functioning might be useful.
Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that helps body cells absorb sugar, in the form of glucose, from the blood to provide energy. Sugars arise from foods that contain carbohydrates are released as glucose into the blood. The function of insulin, released by the pancreas when we eat, is to help the body maintain a healthy level of glucose in circulation by allowing it to pass into the cells. Consequently blood sugar levels are lowered, and the cells receive the energy required for normal body functions.
Diabetes occurs when blood sugars accumulate in the bloodstream. Put simply this means that cells run out of fuel while dangerously high levels of blood sugar course throughout the body with the potential to cause damage to tissues and organs. In type two diabetics this process is complicated further by being overweight and through lack of exercise.
Mostly the modifications recommended to rectify the situation are quite easy to follow. Doctors and Dietitians are increasingly able and willing to advise appropriate guidelines. A typical outline would involve cutting out starch rich and sugary foods. Processed food is therefore to be eliminated. So potato, cereals, rice, bread, white flour and of course refined sugar itself have to go.
Good quality protein like oily fish from cooler seas that contain Omega 3 fats are definitely in. Mackerel, salmon, shellfish, sardines, small halibut and herring are good examples because the combination of good oils reduces inflammation and works to normalize cholesterol levels. Both these factors are known to contribute towards diabetic conditions.
Foods that have a low GI score help prevent sugar levels from peaking excessively. Vegetables including coconut, avocados, seeds and nuts are good for this. Organic meats, lean and in moderation, and eggs will also help. All the leafy green vegetables such as cabbages, kale, spinach are recommended but avoid root vegetables. Fruits that gently allow glucose levels to rise are preferable. These include the apple, banana, grape, plum and peach varieties.
The dietary tips proposed here are really just an outline. A quick internet search will provide many more guidelines as will a health care professional. Vitamin and mineral supplements in the correct dosage will also assist the dietary process. The important thing to remember is that with perseverance, it is usually possible to reverse and control this disease. Oh and remember the regular exercise. Regular means at least three times per week for at least thirty minutes but this is one case where more is better.
Pre-diabetic and sufferers of full blown type two diabetes who have followed specific diets and exercise programs have shown considerable success. Pre-diabetic sufferers were able to rectify sugar levels prior to further interventions being necessary whilst confirmed diabetic patients have, in some cases, stopped their medicinal treatment altogether. Prior to continuing with this, perhaps some explanation around this aspect of our body functioning might be useful.
Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that helps body cells absorb sugar, in the form of glucose, from the blood to provide energy. Sugars arise from foods that contain carbohydrates are released as glucose into the blood. The function of insulin, released by the pancreas when we eat, is to help the body maintain a healthy level of glucose in circulation by allowing it to pass into the cells. Consequently blood sugar levels are lowered, and the cells receive the energy required for normal body functions.
Diabetes occurs when blood sugars accumulate in the bloodstream. Put simply this means that cells run out of fuel while dangerously high levels of blood sugar course throughout the body with the potential to cause damage to tissues and organs. In type two diabetics this process is complicated further by being overweight and through lack of exercise.
Mostly the modifications recommended to rectify the situation are quite easy to follow. Doctors and Dietitians are increasingly able and willing to advise appropriate guidelines. A typical outline would involve cutting out starch rich and sugary foods. Processed food is therefore to be eliminated. So potato, cereals, rice, bread, white flour and of course refined sugar itself have to go.
Good quality protein like oily fish from cooler seas that contain Omega 3 fats are definitely in. Mackerel, salmon, shellfish, sardines, small halibut and herring are good examples because the combination of good oils reduces inflammation and works to normalize cholesterol levels. Both these factors are known to contribute towards diabetic conditions.
Foods that have a low GI score help prevent sugar levels from peaking excessively. Vegetables including coconut, avocados, seeds and nuts are good for this. Organic meats, lean and in moderation, and eggs will also help. All the leafy green vegetables such as cabbages, kale, spinach are recommended but avoid root vegetables. Fruits that gently allow glucose levels to rise are preferable. These include the apple, banana, grape, plum and peach varieties.
The dietary tips proposed here are really just an outline. A quick internet search will provide many more guidelines as will a health care professional. Vitamin and mineral supplements in the correct dosage will also assist the dietary process. The important thing to remember is that with perseverance, it is usually possible to reverse and control this disease. Oh and remember the regular exercise. Regular means at least three times per week for at least thirty minutes but this is one case where more is better.
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