Diabetes Natural Remedies

Diabetes Mellitus - Cause

I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and coronary artery disease at the same time in 2000. I couldn’t recall now what my reaction was when the doctor told this to me, but I guess I was surprised.  Surprised I was because apart from the hard to breathe episode that I experienced about two days before I went to the doctor for a checkup, I couldn’t remember feeling anything that would indicate that I had diabetes and it was causing my heart to become diseased.

Perhaps you have not heard of the low-glycemic index (low-GI) carbohydrate diet that keeps you energized and manages your blood sugar levels.  That bowl of white rice is packed with high-GI carbohydrates and there is fat and sugar in the sweet and sour pork topping. This innocent looking meal has something to hide … it is not good for those carefully watching their blood sugar levels, or those struggling to shed extra pounds or kilograms.

There is more to a low-GI food plan than helping to form a great body shape. This food plan lowers the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes as it lowers your insulin levels.

By following this type of food plan you will find only small fluctuations in your insulin and blood sugar levels.  This is the secret to long term health: it reduces your risk of heart disease, your type 2 diabetes, lowers your blood pressure and is also the key to sustainable weight loss.

There are two varieties of carbohydrates and the glycemic index of a food reflects how fast it hits your bloodstream: 

• complex, and
• simple

Glucose is our body’s preferred energy source and is present in many foods … there are just different types of sugars broken down and absorbed at different rates.

The low-carb or carb-restricted diet will help diabetics dramatically improve their health. And it works fast because your metabolic systems begin to change in as little as six hours. Your body switches very quickly into a fat-burning mode and decreases its reliance on blood sugar as a source of fuel.

Metabolic Syndrome is a common health problem today. It’s characterized by several major abnormalities including:

* obesity

* diabetes

* cardiovascular disease

* high blood pressure.

I have an automatic blood pressure monitor at home that I can use. It was a gift from a cousin who lives in California. I also have a blood sugar monitor that I do not use because that thing where you have to put the blood on is quite expensive here in the Philippines and I rather spend my money on medicines. Instead, I usually go and have an Hba1c test every three months, which doctors say is more reliable in indicating whether I am controlling my diabetes or not.

Aim to make changes gradually but don’t fall into the trap and eat excessive amounts of low-GI foods.  Over consumption will lead to weight gain not weight loss, and will not help you conquer your type 2 diabetes and your blood sugar levels.

Resource Author Francisco R. Higueras
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