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8 Feb 2005 Printer Friendly Email to a Friend  Herbs used in traditional Indian medicine to treat diabetes seems to lower blood sugar and insulin levels in a manner similar to prescription drugs, a new study reports. Researchers gave extracts of the herb Salacia oblonga to 39 healthy adults, and the results were promising. The largest dose of the herb extract  1,000 milligrams  decreased insulin and blood glucose levels by 29 and 23 percent, respectively. These kinds of reductions are similar to what we might see with prescription oral medications for people with diabetes, said Steve Hertzler, a study co author and an assistant professor of nutrition at Ohio State University.  Salacia oblonga, which is native to regions of India and Sri Lanka, binds to intestinal enzymes that break down carbohydrates in the body. These enzymes, called alpha glucosidases, turn carbohydrates into glucose, the sugar that circulates throughout the body. If the enzyme binds to the herbal extract rather than to a carbohydrate, then less glucose gets into the blood stream, resulting in lowered blood glucose and insulin levels.  Lowering blood glucose levels lowers the risk of disease related complications in people with diabetes, Hertzler said. Also, poor compliance with diabetes medications often hinders the effectiveness of these drugs. It may be easier to get someone to take an herb with food or in a beverage, as opposed to a pill. The study appears in a recent issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association.  Thirty nine healthy adults participated in four separate meal tolerance tests. These meals, which were given in beverage form, were spaced three to 14 days apart. Each participant fasted for at least 10 hours before consuming the test beverage. Participants were asked to drink about two cups worth of the chilled beverage, which contained zero, 500, 700 or 1,000 milligrams of Salacia oblonga extract. Afterward, the researchers used the finger prick method to draw blood samples from each person every 15 to 30 minutes for three hours. These blood samples were used to determine insulin and blood glucose concentrations. The biggest changes in blood glucose and insulin levels usually happen within the first two hours after eating.  The beverage that contained the highest concentration of the herbal extract  1,000 milligrams  provided the most dramatic reduction in insulin and blood glucose levels. Insulin levels were 29 percent lower, while blood glucose levels were 23 percent lower as compared to the control drink, which contained no herbal extract.  As Salacia oblonga can cause intestinal gas, the researchers had the study participants collect breath hydrogen samples hourly for eight hours after drinking the test beverage. The participants collected their breath in small plastic tubes. The researchers then analyzed these breath samples for hydrogen and methane content the level of either substance in the breath corresponds to the level contained in the colon.  The subjects also rated the frequency and intensity of nausea, abdominal cramping and distention and gas for two days after consuming each test meal.  While the test beverages containing Salacia oblonga caused an increase in breath hydrogen excretion, reports of gastrointestinal discomfort were minimal, Hertzler said. Right now he and his colleagues are trying to figure out what dose of the herb is most effective, and when it should be taken relative to a meal.We want to know how long it takes for the herb to bind to the enzymes that break down carbohydrates, Hertzler said. The participants in this study took the herb with their meal, but maybe taking it before eating would be even more effective. The researchers also want to study the effects of Salacia oblonga in people with diabetes. A lot of studies show that lowering blood sugar levels reduces the risk for all kinds of diabetes related complications, such as kidney disease and nerve and eye damage,Hertzler said. We want to see if this herb has this kind of effect. Salacia oblonga is still relatively difficult to find in the United States, Hertzler said, although there are manufacturers that sell the herb through the Internet.  This study was supported by the Ross Products Division of Abbott Laboratories in Columbus. Hertzler is continuing to conduct Salacia oblonga studies with the Ross Products Division of Abbott Laboratories. He has no links to the company beyond this affiliation. Hertzler conducted the work with former Ohio State colleague Patricia Heacock, who is now at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey Jennifer Williams, a clinical scientist with Ross Products Division, Abbott Laboratories; and Bryan Wolf, a former research scientists with Ross Products Division

According to the American Diabetes Association, about 24 million Americans have diabetes. Pre-diabetes is estimated to affect about 57 million people in our country alone while Obesity is victimizing more than 73 million Americans over the course of 11 years. Obviously, diabetes and Obesity are enormous and common problem.

With the case of Type 2 diabetes, this is believe to affect wide range of other health problems such as cardiovascular issues, nerve damage, eye issues and kidney problem. According to the death certificate reports in 2005, the total death due to this disease is 233,619. The total cost of diabetes is amounting to $174 billion, $ 116 billion for direct medical costs and $ 58 billion for indirect costs (disability, work loss, premature mortality).

Obesity is also taking $344 billion a year. According to Cynthia Ogden, epidemiologist with the National Center for Health Statistics, the obesity trend appears to be slowing down, but the prevalence remains high and continues to be a critical national health concern. Extra weight increases the risk of heart disease, cancer and Type 2 Diabetes.

In addition, people who are diabetic are hungry all the time because they lack enough amount of insulin in their bodies, which prevent the sugar to be in their proper places within the system, due to this imbalance, their muscles and organs are often low on energy and their body always crave for sweet and often starchy foods.

According to Dr. Clyde Yancy of Baylor University and president of the American Heart Association, diabetics should focus on healthy diets and lifestyle and take tried-and-true medicines to prevent or control health risks and further damage in the body. They have also conducted studies, which was presented last Sunday at an American College of Cardiology conference. They have included people with Type 2 Diabetes and found out that people with this disease increase the chance of having heart attack and stroke than people without it.

For the same purpose, the Columbia University led by Dr. Henry Ginsburg recruited more than 5, 500 diabetics who also had another health risks, such as high blood pressure and cholesterol. Participants were given cholesterol-lowering pills and a pill, which lowers the blood fats called triglycerides while boosting the good cholesterol.

After five years, they have seen the lower risks of heart attacks and stroke with the pill that lowers the blood fat.

These studies have clearly showed the undeniable interconnection of Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes. If people will abide on the simple guidelines of healthy living and exercise, the person and even the government who spent billions and billions of dollars on medical support and healthcare will benefit tremendously in the decision of each person to do what is good for him and for his body.

As type 2 diabetes is a progressive condition, after some time most people will need to use insulin in addition to maintaining a healthy lifestyle to help to maintain their blood glucose levels. Watch this video to find out more about using insulin to manage type 2 diabetes.

Our short animation explains how the body works when unaffected by diabetes, with Type 1 diabetes with Type 2 diabetes.

Type 2 diabetes is sometimes referred to as mature onset diabetes.

Type 2 diabetes is much more common than Type I.  In Type 2 diabetes the pancreas either does not produce adequate levels of insulin or the body becomes resistant to its own insulin.  Type I diabetes, also known as adolescent diabetes, differs from Type 2 in that the body stops producing insulin altogether.  Type I diabetes is generally diagnosed in children or young adults.  Type 2 diabetes is usually diagnosed in older adults, however, it is becoming substantially more prevalent in the younger population.

Renata Nyleve Editor of the “How To Reverse Diabetes” website — http://www.HowToReverseDiabetes.org — pointed out;

“…With the onset of diabetes, whether it be Type I or Type 2, we lose our ability to adequately utilize sugar.  When this occurs, blood sugar levels increase due to the body’s inability to transport sugar into the cells and out of the blood stream.  Sugar is very important in that it is the basic fuel source for the cells in our bodies.  Insulin is necessary for the transport of sugar from the blood and into the cells.  Diabetes is a serious condition and can lead to many other health problems.  Some problems that diabetics commonly encounter are an increased risk for heart and circulatory problems, high blood pressure, visual problems and blindness, nerve damage, and kidney damage.  With the diagnosis of diabetes, it becomes extremely important that blood sugar fluctuations are tightly controlled.  With good control of blood sugar levels and the prevention of prolonged periods of elevated blood sugar, people with diabetes can live long and healthy lives…”

Fortunately for the newly diagnosed diabetic, there are more and more tools available to help monitor and control the condition.  Glucose meters are becoming smaller and easier to use.  Blood samples necessary for glucose meter use are much smaller than in the past.  Painful finger pricks can now be avoided with blood samples being able to be taken from alternate, less sensitive areas, such as the forearm.  In the relatively near future, there will be non-invasive glucose monitoring devices not requiring a sample of blood at all.

A simple blood test, known as the A1c test, can measure the average blood glucose levels over the previous three months.  This test is a very good way to monitor and critique how effective current treatments, diet, medications, etc. have been recently.  This test is now available for home use and as such does not even require a visit to the doctor.

Type 2 diabetics have more options available to them for blood sugar control than do Type I diabetics.  Not only are there oral medications, often eliminating the need for insulin injection treatment, but other methods that may eliminate the need for medications altogether.

Type 2 diabetics should look to multiple sources of information in order to determine the best methods available to deal with their condition.  A good start is a physician specializing in the treatment of diabetes.  Most physician specialists will have nutritional counseling available to help understand the relationship of various food items with blood sugar levels.

Additionally, diabetics should become very familiar with vitamin, mineral, and herbal options to improve blood sugar metabolism and control.  A few examples of supplements that are well known to help in this regard are chromium, magnesium, and vanadyl sulfate.  Various natural glucose transport factors can be very helpful in aiding the body’s transport of glucose from the blood and into the cells.  Vanadyl sulfate has been shown to improve glucose sensitivity and decrease insulin resistance.

Various herbal preparations have been shown to significantly improve blood sugar levels, sugar metabolism, and reportedly even improve the function of the insulin producing cells in the pancreas.  Notably, Gymnema sylvestre, known as “sugar destroyer” in Sandskrit, has been shown to have positive effects and benefits for diabetics.

“…Along with proper nutrition, appropriate supplements and vitamins, other important considerations are weight control and exercise.  Excess weight tremendously increases the burden on the pancreas as fat requires much more insulin than lean tissue.  Exercise not only helps control body fat and reduce weight, but additionally aids the transport of sugar from the blood and into the cells.

Diabetes is a very serious condition, but proper diet, glucose monitoring, and exercise can substantially improve our ability to control the condition.  We should attempt to educate ourselves not only in the importance of tight blood sugar control, but also the various methods and options available to help in this regard.  By utilizing good judgment in diet, weight control, exercise, and appropriate supplementation, diabetics can markedly reduce complications and lead long and healthy lives…” R. Nyleve added.

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If you’ve noticed the news, Type 2 Diabetes is on the rise in the USA, and around the world, for both kids and adults. If you don’t have it, it’s not too late to take steps to prevent it. And if you already have it, there’s a new way to help manage it. Studies have proven the earlier you tackle any blood sugar problems, the better your chances are for success. It has also been made clear that losing excess weight can help ward off diabetes. If you could lose weight without being hungry, and if you could eat something that tasted however you wanted it to, would you do it?

Who wouldn’t answer ‘yes’ to that?
You don’t have to change your habits or start taking expensive pills. All you need are Chia Seeds. The Chia Seed, while not well known, is actually a Superfood. It was lost for centuries, ever since the ancient Aztecs used its super-nutrition for their armies. With the ability to keep people feeling full, and being 23% protein by weight, it isn’t any wonder they were able to conquer so many lands. Every tiny seed was a powerhouse of nutrition, vitamins and essential omega-3 oils.

How easy is it to use?
Chia Seeds are actually one of the easiest things you can possibly add to your diet. It’s as simple as sprinkling them onto anything you already like to eat or drink. Chia Seeds don’t have a flavor of their own. Instead, they distribute the flavors of food or drink that you add them to. This property lets them take on the taste of that food, or amplify the flavor of liquids. (Meaning when you cook with them, the food will actually taste better!)
For example, you could sprinkle them onto: breakfast cereal, yogurt, oatmeal, ice cream, juice, milk, pizza, salad dressing, pasta, sandwiches….really, anything that’s moist enough to get the seeds to stick to the surface…and you stay full much longer, from eating much less food!

It seems far fetched, how can little seeds do all that and more? Get ready for a double shot of weight-loss benefits:
First:
Chia Seeds help you feel full longer, and you can actually watch the process work! Diet pills may ask you to believe they work, but MySeeds Chia shows you. If you take 1 tablespoon-full of Chia and add it to 9 tablespoons  of water, stir, and wait 15 minutes, you’ll see that each seed has formed a big bead of gel on the surface and the water is now thick like a gelatin. Notice how much larger this solid form is? This is what happens when you eat the seeds. The gel won’t come off the seed easily, and is made of pure water. This feels like food in the stomach, but replaces calories with water (which has 0 calories)

Second:
Chia is a fiber-rich seed. It has soluble and insoluble fiber. In fact, you can literally SEE the fiber of the Chia Seed in action, if you place it in liquid. (it will form a big bead of gel around the seed) Fiber-rich foods are processed more slowly by the body. This is a great benefit if you’re trying to lose weight without starving! When foods process more slowly, you feel ‘satisfied’ or ‘full’ much faster than normal. This makes it easy to eat less at mealtime.

By packing in fiber, the food you eat is less calorically dense. The fiber fills you up, and performs its important roles in the colon, but ISNT absorbed by the body to turn into extra calories and fat. Insoluble fiber is not digested. It is sometimes called ‘roughage’ and helps to clean the colon.

But what about glucose? Glucose and insulin levels are important for preventing type-2 diabetes. Starchy foods, sugary drinks, and other modern-day diet options that convert quickly into sugars in the body spike insulin levels. You can give your system a break with fiber. Viscous fiber (that which appears like a gelatin) slows down the conversion of carbohydrates into sugars and helps normalize blood glucose levels. That means it’s beneficial to mix Chia Seed in with food you already like to eat.

Blood sugar naturally rises and falls through out the day. It can also be what makes you drowsy in the afternoon. Dips and spikes aren’t good for consistent, healthy energy. The slowing of conversion of carbohydrates into sugar has the ability to create endurance. Carbohydrates are the fuel for energy in the body. Prolonging their conversion into sugar stabilizes metabolic changes, diminishing the surges of highs and lows creating a longer duration in their fueling effects. Protein fuels energy as well, and the protein in chia is complete. Once again, a double benefit for you.

With Chia Seeds you can deal a powerful 1-2 punch against Type-2 Diabetes risk-factors: excess weight and insulin spiking foods. Of course, there are many other benefits to Chia as well, such as healthy omega-3 oils, micro-nutrients, a full range of b-vitamins and more calcium by weight than milk. If you already have Type-2 Diabetes, it’s important to watch your blood-sugar closely and ask your doctor about adding Chia Seeds to your diet. If you don’t have this problem, it’s not too late to stop it from ever hitting you. If you have risk factors, or, if you’re just looking for a way to feel better every day, and improve your health, you need to take action right away. You need Chia Seeds!

George Dove aged 12 at the GMB national Conference Speaking about type 1 diabetes in children and the charity JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) to approx 800 people. Shot by his dad

It is easy to feel desperate and discouraged when you find out that you have diabetes, but Type 2 diabetes natural remedies are out there, so you shouldn’t lose hope that one day you can live life normally again. Controlling blood sugar levels is surely tough, especially when you are accustomed to eat or do whatever you like. Having diabetes doesn’t mean your exciting life is cut short because of some restrictions here and there. But some sacrifices are needed in order to rectify your current condition.

By now, you probably know almost everything about diabetes, because people tend to get interested only when it is already upon them. But you may not have the whole story. If you have been serious about exercising and controlling your diet to reduce excess weight and stabilize sugar levels, you should look at other homemade remedies in the same importance whenever you get your insulin injections or your oral medications.

The best thing about natural therapy like the ones covered by the guide, Diabetes Reversal Report, are the lack of side effects. Going all natural or employing type 2 diabetes natural remedies will free you from other chemicals that will eventually have ill-effects on your kidney, pancreas and may even affect your eyesight. By simply following well-thought out and scientific-based studies and principles that are founded on the right food intake and trace minerals indicated in the reversal report, you’ll have a better chance that your situation is being stabilized.

Type 2 diabetes natural remedies are not simple methods of relief from your suffering. They can alter your condition and you have a better chance at outliving the disease and living your life fully and happily with your family instead of having your quality of life disappearing for your remaining years.

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