Diabetes A Serious Problem, With A Simple Solution

Your body consists of trillions of cells. These cells rely on energy/fuel (glucose) in order to carry out their function, ability to repair them self, replication, and protect them self from damage. Every cell in your body has between 100 and 100,000 insulin receptor sites (the part of the cell that insulin attaches to, thus allowing glucose to pass through the cell wall). When we eat food, our body breaks that food down into usable vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and energy (glucose: through proteins and carbohydrates), and the part of our food that is not used, is passed through your intestines for elimination (like fiber which also serves a purpose). Vitamins help perform activities like protecting cells from damage, guide mineral utilization, and regulate cell and tissue growth. Minerals are used to build cell walls, and amino acids allow chemical reactions to occur that help cells function and work together properly - and the fuel that keeps this whole operation going is glucose. When you eat food and create glucose (usable energy) your blood-glucose levels rise; a healthy body recognizes this and a chemical signal tells the beta cells in the pancreas to secrete insulin. Once the blood-glucose levels are low, another chemical signal tells the pancreas to stop secreting insulin. The reason for this is because glucose moves throughout your body in the bloodstream, but cannot enter cells (where it is needed) without insulin. Insulin facilitates the transportation of glucose across the cell membrane without insulin, glucose cannot pass through the cell wall and cannot be used. Without insulin, it is possible to eat a lot of food (and produce plenty of glucose), but never get the glucose into the cell where it is needed, causing the cell to starve, even though the necessary energy is right outside its cell wall. When insufficient insulin is produced, or receptor sites become insensitive this causes diabetes (the Hallmark of hyperglycemia) too much glucose in the blood.

Diabetes: Inadequate utilization and/or secretion of insulin which results in

excessive sugar (glucose) in the blood.
Unbalanced diet can lead to TYPE 2 diabetes: Eating foods that produce high levels of glucose (starchy foods like white rice) can mean that the body cannot utilize sufficient amounts of the glucose produced, leaving high amounts of glucose in the blood for extended periods of time (causing damage). White Rice is quickly processed into glucose, and diets high in white rice can lead to blood-glucose problems. Without exercise, this problem can become serious. Food cooked at a high temperature for a long period of time exposes the food to protein oxidation (charring your food, for example). When your body metabolizes oxidized protein, it will bind with the insulin receptor sites on cells (clogging them) reducing the ability of the cells to bind with insulin especially dangerous in the kidneys, liver, lungs, and pancreas. Damaged proteins also interfere with the cells ability to detect damaged DNA preventing cellular repair and affects Apoptosis (the natural life-cycle of the cell which removes old cells, and replaces them with new cells) disrupting Apoptosis is a precursor to cancer. Chlorine (from drinking tap water or absorbed through skin from showers) - depletes vitamin e, and also combines with vitamin e complexes to form Alloxan a chemical that is toxic to beta cells, this can trigger an auto-immune attack on beta cells in the pancreas. Pasteurized Milk the Pasteurization process kills two major proteins in milk which (when ingested) can also trigger an auto-immune attack throughout the body. Vaccinations Mercury and Aluminum are suspected in causing juvenile onset diabetes (Type 1) reducing the production of insulin. When your auto-immune system attacks beta cells in the pancreas, it means less insulin is being produced. Less insulin means that your body is less effective in regulating blood-glucose. Lack of insulin production will lead to: Obesity, High Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure and Insulin Resistance.

TYPE 2 Diabetes: Linked to Insulin Resistance Syndrome IRS IRS is when your body produces insulin, but the receptor sites on the cells do not recognize it (or are
clogged), or the insulin is not properly attaching to the receptors in all cases this decreases the glucose transfer into the cells, leaving the glucose in the blood. With IRS most glucose is eventually stored in fat (typically in the stomach area). Because the glucose is not used, it is still seen by the body, and your body continues to release insulin. Too much insulin in the blood will also cause serious problems (especially in the liver), because the sugar is not being used, the insulin does not stop being produced (like a faucet that you can not turn off). Symptoms of this include: Frequent Urination, Excessive Thirst, Hunger, Unusual Weight Loss, Weakness, Fatigue, Irritability, Blurred Vision, Slow Wound Healing, Skin and Gum Disease, Tingling or Numbing in Hands and/or Feet, Itchy Skin. It is your livers job to remove insulin from the blood, but if your liver is damaged (liver disease or excessive drinking) it cannot effectively carry out this process. If insulin stays in the blood too long, it will cause fatty deposits in the liver, damage your cardiovascular system, and cause serious

damage primarily to your heart and brain (two organs that are primarily lipid based - composed of fatty acids). If insulin is not removed from your blood, over time, this could cause: Blindness, Burning Foot Syndrome, High Blood Pressure, Insufficient Blood Circulation (especially to the lower extremities), Kidney Failure, Nervous System Diseases, Gum Disease, Stroke and many other health issues. Too much glucose in the blood over time will allow the glucose to bind or cross-link to organs, especially organs that have a high lipid content (comprised mostly of fatty acids) like the heart and brain. Once proteins and glucose bind or cross-link to lipids they become severely degraded (weaker structure) and become only marginally functional. This weakness can affect DNA structure within the cells, which can lead to cancer. Compromised cells produce 50 times more free radicals than healthy cells, exposing you to oxidative stress! If this is not addressed, your body will release chemical signals that increase the production of inflammatory chemicals which leads to arthritis. Your blood vessels, nerve cells, kidneys, and retina are most vulnerable to the binding and cross-link process.

Alzheimers is slowly becoming recognized as Type 3 Diabetes: Autopsies reveal that

Alzheimer victims have a high protein-glucose binding/cross-linking in the brain. Blood tests are the most accurate for monitoring blood-glucose levels, urine tests are only indicative, not determinative. Blood tests should be done in the morning before your first meal to measure the glucose levels after fasting. Normal blood-glucose level should be about 110 mg per deciliter. One test each morning over two days that show a blood-glucose level above 126 mg/dl will indicate Diabetes. If the blood-glucose level is between 110 and 126, would indicate a pre-diabetic condition, under (or around) 110 is normal. Typically, a Diabetics blood-glucose will elevate quickly, and remain elevated long after a meal.

GOOD NEWS for TYPE 2 Diabetics

It has been medically proven that current medications DO NOT significantly help control TYPE 2 diabetes. In fact, many doctors have even tried multiple prescriptions at the same time with no significant improvement BUT A small change in your diet, along with some exercise will get this disease under control, and in most cases, remove this condition all together!
30-45 minutes of brisk activity a day (walk, ride a bike, swim, lift weights, etc) will cause your cells to use more energy (glucose), taking the glucose from the blood and fat tissue and use it for energy this will lower the blood-glucose level in your circulatory system. Deep breathing exercises will put more oxygen into your blood which will increase the fuel usage do deep breathing exercises for at least 5-10 minutes before and after your exercises to maximize benefits, and reduce symptoms of diabetic neuropathy. Think of what happens when you blow air onto a fire the flames get bigger The same thing happens when you introduce more oxygen into your body - more combustion occurs, and more fuel is used, lowering the blood-glucose level. When your body runs out of glucose in the blood, your liver will release more (usually between

meals), so it is important to have good liver function (when drinking, your liver will process alcohol BEFORE its function of releasing glucose, so it is never a good idea to drink after a workout, or on an empty stomach).

Foods to stay away from while reversing diabetes include:

Refined Flour: Bagels, Bread, Rolls, Cereal, Cookies, Crackers, and ALL PROCESSED PASTA. Refined Corn: High Fructose Corn Syrup (found in almost all processed foods). White Rice: White rice will convert to sugar more quickly than brown rice, so it really is not the best food for you. And if you are diabetic, too much white rice will add to having too much glucose in your blood! High Fat or Sugar Added Foods: Store bought foods, fast food, packaged/canned food. Alcohol: Alcohol can cause hypoglycemia shortly after drinking and for 8-12 hours after drinking. The symptoms of too much alcohol and hypoglycemia can be similar -- sleepiness, dizziness, and disorientation. Alcohol Can Make Some Diabetic Problems Worse. Any amount of alcohol intake can have very negative health consequences. * Nerve damage in the arms or legs. * Diabetic eye disease. * High blood pressure. * High levels of triglycerides. Alcohol can damage nerve cells; even light drinking can cause nerve damage. For diabetics with nerve damage, drinking can increase the pain, numbness, tingling or burning sensation associated with diabetic nerve damage. When blood sugar levels drop, the liver usually begins to produce glucose from stored carbohydrates to compensate. But drinking alcohol blocks the liver's ability to release glucose. The liver treats alcohol as a toxin and works to rid the body of alcohol as quickly as possible. The liver will not release glucose again until the alcohol has been processed and cleared from the body. And a damaged liver does this more slowly. Root Vegetables: Beets, Carrots and Potatoes (etc...) should only be eaten with other foods. Sodium: keep sodium intake to less than 2,000 mg a day Protein: Too much protein will lead to kidney damage because of the protein binding with glucose, a major problem with diabetics. Instead, switch to whole grains, vegetables, beans, seeds and nuts. Many studies show that the Mediterranean Diet is by far the best diet to prevent diabetes.

Meal Planning Recommendations

A person with diabetes should eat more grains, beans, vegetables than fats and sweets. This diet will help keep your heart and body systems healthy. Larger portions of vegetables (half the plate) and moderate portions of protein (one-quarter of the plate) and starch (one-quarter of the plate) is recommended.

Foods like bread, grains, beans, brown rice, whole-grain pasta, and starchy vegetables should serve as the foundation of your diet (at least 6 servings a day). As a group, these foods are loaded with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and healthy carbohydrates.

Supplements that will help your recovery:

Water Soluble Niacin (vitamin b3): Niacin will protect against the on-set of diabetes three different ways. Niacon inhibits the components of the immune system that attacks the pancreatic beta cells. Niacin restores the insulin producing beta cells (or deters destruction). Niacin also stimulates insulin production and increases the sensitivity of the receptor sites on cells. 50 mg per pound of body weight daily is recommended. Optimum D-Tox: Optimum D-Tox contains a high level of trans-resveratrol, a powerful anti-oxidant. This is necessary to combat the high levels of free radical release caused by the binding and crosslinking of proteins and glucose molecules that attached to lipid based organs. The attachment to lipid based organs is called ALE Advanced Lipoxidation End product, and AGE Advanced Glycation End product. 5-8 drops once (or twice) a day in 6 ounces of water is recommended. Capsaicin (found in Cayenne): Capsaicin in the blood will kill the nerve growth in (and around) the pancreas (where they dont belong) that is stopping the production of insulin - specifically the nerves affecting the insulin-producing islets. Pain neurons surrounding the beta cells signal the pancreas to stop producing insulin. A study with diabetic mice showed that IV application of Capsaicin (with one dose) killed off those nerves virtually overnight the diabetes was GONE!. Oral application of Capsaicin may take a little longer. 1-2 capsules per meal with 90,000 heat units per capsule will produce medicinal results. Stabilized Rice Bran: Rice Bran is shown to reduce blood glucose levels, glycosylated hemoglobin levels, and improve insulin synthesis in Type I and Type II diabetic subjects. Other studies confirmed that stabilized rice bran positively controls and manages blood glucose levels in diabetes mellitus. B Complex Vitamins, Gamma Oryzanol, Protein, Complex Carbohydrates, Chromium, Polysaccharides, Hemicelluloses, Fat, Fiber, Tocopherols, Tocotrienols and Antioxidants are all found in stabilized rice bran and are known to play a significantly positive role in glucose metabolism. This is not only good news for diabetics, but for anyone struggling with Hypoglycemia, Hyperglycemia, Insulin Resistance Syndrome (IRS) or Syndrome X. Many people report that consuming stabilized rice bran reduces sugar cravings, and the mood swings that come from raising and lowering blood sugar through dietary habits. Two Tablespoons twice a day (sprinkled on salads, stirred into a beverage, or eaten directly out of the bag) is recommended.

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