Diabetes Show
In 3rd world countries they call it the prosperity disease!
Why? Because the victims of this disease can literally be inviting this opportunistic disease into their home and body via the fork and the hole below their nose! Especially with over eating, over indulging and an over abundance of processed to death fast food that’s never seen the light of day and went straight from the laboratory to your grocery store shelf. Thus the prosperity disease!!! Has it begun in your life? If not, Look Out???
OK, you’re asking, what is the prosperity disease? The prosperity disease is Diabetes!
In 1998 the World Health Organization predicted that by the year 2025, 22 million Americans would have diabetes. But the overachieving American reached that milestone 20 years faster than originally predicted. By 2005 almost 22 million Americans were diagnosed with some type of diabetes.
And even worse is the horrifying fact that one out of two kindergarten children will have a form of diabetes and one out of three children are considered obese right now!
That’s scary! And should be an eye opener for all of us!
And above all should make us ask, “What’s going on?”
I’ll tell you what’s going on!
We’re well educated, well-to-do, over weight, blessed, sedentary Americans!
With the crazy lives we all lead, it's easy to let little things slip that can have a huge effect on your health in the long run. Do you drink too much caffeine or not enough water? Do you get nine servings of fruits and veggies every day?
What about sleep? I'm talking good, solid, uninterrupted sleep, not the 4 or 5 hours you sneak in after your last round of e-mail every night.
Here's a tough one: Do you make--and keep--your doctor's appointments? Maybe you know your blood pressure and cholesterol count, but what about your blood sugar?
Today, diabetes and what you need to know so you’re not another statistic!
Diabetes is an ailment that occurs when the Pancreas is unable to secrete enough Insulin to maintain a normal blood sugar level, which is of course Glucose, leading to high Blood Sugar levels. A person is regarded as having Diabetes if their Blood Sugar concentration is greater than 140 mg per deciliter after an overnight fast.
And with studies showing 1 out of 2 Americans will have or already have diabetes, you need to listen up and find out what might be setting you up for a health disaster! I lived with diabetes in my home, both of my parents were diabetic. It’s no fun and there is a better way and tremendous hope for so many of you! Let’s make changes and stack the deck in our favor instead of leaving of heritage of disease for our children to look back on!
So what’s the deal and what’s the root?
Diabetes patients generally exhibit elevated Homocysteine levels. And what am I saying???
Stress, stress and more stress! In fact, elevated Homocysteine levels increase your risk of heart disease and a whole lot more.
Elevated Insulin levels increase the risk of type 2 Diabetes.
And here’s a no brainer, excessive consumption of Saturated Fatty Acids is implicated in Diabetes.
Trans-Fatty Acids increase the risk of developing Diabetes by decreasing the response of Red Blood Cells to Insulin. According to the FDA, ZERO levels of trans fats are good for you! READ LABELS
Excessive consumption of Alcohol increases the risk of Diabetes.
Other Ailments Increase the Risk of Diabetes!
Obesity is a key factor in Diabetes! And remember, 20 pounds overweight is considered obese!
Chronic Insomnia increases the risk of Diabetes.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) increases the risk of Diabetes! Now typically men don’t have that issue!
A high-Glycemic Index diet increases the risk of Diabetes. And what is that you say???
The Glycemic Index has been developed as a means of rating the effect that a particular Food has on Blood Sugar levels. Foods that cause a rapid rise in Blood Sugar (and consequently an excessive release of Insulin) are known as “high glycemic foods”. Conversely, “low glycemic foods” cause a slower, sustained increase in Blood Sugar and Insulin. Carbohydrate-containing Foods are measured relative to the Glucose standard value of 100.
Soooo what are some of those high-glycemic index foods?
Dates: 141
Potato (baked): 83 - 98
Parsnip: 95
Carrot (baked): 92
Rice (white, instant): 91
Rice Cakes: 82
Apricot: 82
Jelly Beans: 80
Pretzels: 80
Cornflakes: 77 - 84
Waffle: 76
Doughnut: 76
Corn (sweet): 75
Sugar (table, white): 75
Honey: 73 - 75
Corn Chips: 73
Potato (mashed): 73
Bagel: 72
Carrot: 71
Bread (white): 70 - 95
Watermelon: 70 - 72
Life Savers: 70
Wheat (shredded): 69
Bread (wholemeal): 69
Grapefruit juice: 69
Soft Drinks: 68
Angel Food Cake: 67
Wheat Crackers: 67
Pineapple Juice: 66
Pineapple: 65 - 66
Sugar (Table Spoon): 65
Raisins: 64 - 95
Beets (Beetroot): 64
Oatmeal: 61
Ice Cream: 61
Muffin - Bran: 60
Orange Juice: 57
Rice (white): 56
Popcorn: 55
Oatmeal Cookies: 55
Rice (brown): 55
Rice (wild): 55
Potato Chips: 54
Sweet Potato: 54
Banana: 53 - 77
Green Peas: 51
Grapes: 50 - 66
Ice Cream: 50
Kiwi Fruit: 50 - 75
So if a few of these foods rattle your cage, or should I say your blood sugar?
Think about cakes, muffins, those oh so delicious, creamy and sugary pastries! And ummmmm if they’re deep fried and you add some transfats in the mix! And then top it off with a soda! And oh yeah, all you diet soda drinks, guess what, Aspartame exacerbates the side effects of Cataracts, Diabeties Neuropathy, Diabetic Retinopathy.
Yeah, You’ve got a meal made in diabetes heaven!
So hopefully you now have an idea of what might be the root cause of your blood sugar ebbs and woes…
So on with the good news!
Stevia lowers elevated Blood Sugar levels in Diabetes.
In one study on humans, 6 - 8 hours after the ingestion of Stevia by hospitalized patients, Blood Sugar levels dropped by 35%. WOW!!!
Let’s think about this! Aspartame (man made): can be a contributing cause of diabetes and Stevia (God made): lowers blood sugar levels.
Doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure that one out!
So you know what sugar to eat, where do you go in the meal from here? How about???
Legumes are excellent Insulin regulators and can sometimes eliminate the need for Diabetes Mellitus patients to receive Insulin injections (due to the fact that legumes have a high content of Polysaccharides)
Kidney Beans are beneficial for Diabetes patients (due to the Lectins content of Kidney Beans which influence Insulin levels). Eat Chili…
Lentils also effectively regulate Blood Sugar levels in Diabetes due to the Polysaccharides.
Evening Primrose Oil (4,800 mg per day) alleviates the symptoms of diabetic Neuropathy (due to the Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA) content of Evening Primrose Oil).
Flax Seed Oil alleviates Diabetes by lowering Insulin requirements.
Fenugreek Seeds lower Blood Sugar levels in Diabetes and their good for any lung, mucous, and congestion ailments.
And one of my green favorites, Asparagus reputedly alleviates Diabetes according to anecdotal reports.
Bitter Melon (unripened) alleviates Diabetes due to the Blood Sugar lowering capabilities of Charantin and the ability of Polypeptide-P to substitute for Insulin within the body) Hey, I’ll have some bitter melon please…
Human studies have demonstrated that Bitter Melon lowers Blood Sugar levels more effectively than the pharmaceutical drug - Tolbutamide.
Celery reputedly alleviates Diabetes (according to anecdotal reports).
Garlic alleviates Diabetes by lowering Blood Sugar levels.
Globe Artichoke improves the metabolic function of Diabetes patients (due to the Inulin in Globe Artichoke improving Blood Sugar control).
Jerusalem Artichoke potently regulates Blood Sugar levels in Diabetes patients as well.
Onions exert significant Blood Sugar-lowering actions in Diabetes patients.
Onions are as effective as the Pharmaceutical Drugs, Tolbutamide and Phenformin, in lowering Blood Sugar levels in Diabetes Mellitus patients.
Spinach also alleviates Diabetes Mellitus.
And Brewer’s Yeast (9 grams per day) normalizes Blood Sugar levels, improves Glucose tolerance and improves Insulin sensitivity in Diabetes Mellitus patients (primarily due to the Chromium content of Brewer’s Yeast).
And makes ya sleep great and get your bowels cleaned out all at the same time!
Sounding like if you want to aid your body in the fight against diabetes now or later! We all need to do it God’s way! Remember Psalms 103, He satisfies our mouth with good things so that our youth is renewed like the eagle. And that means we need to find out what God called good!
God said at the beginning of time as we know it, that herbs were for our food and for our medicine!
Those natural, non invasive insulin regulating God remedies begin with Chromium! Something I take daily!
Chromium regulates the body’s Blood Sugar levels - Chromium supplementation decreases Blood Sugar in people with high Blood Sugar levels and raises Blood Sugar in people with low Blood Sugar levels. So God made things to go both directions, cool…
Chromium improves the body's metabolism of Glucose due to its incorporation into the GTF molecule: and is helpful in the treatment of Diabetes Mellitus and furthermore, Chromium deficiency is an underlying cause of some cases of Diabetes.
Chromium even improves Insulin sensitivity in Type 1 Diabetes. And research shows Chromium alleviates Diabetes Type 2.
Chromium improves the uptake of Glucose into the body's cells so that it can be metabolized to produce Energy.
Chromium (especially 400 - 800 mcg of Chromium decreases Insulin Resistance and even helps to prevent Obesity (by improving the body's utilization of Glucose) and can stimulate weight loss in people afflicted with Obesity.
And Gymnema sylvestre is an Indian Herb that is native to the tropical forests of Central and Southern India.
Gymnema sylvestre regenerates the Beta Cells that are located within the Islets of Langerhans of the Pancreas which are responsible for the production and secretion of Insulin. Gymnema sylvestre lowers elevated Blood Sugar (Glucose) levels (especially in Diabetes Mellitus patients (due to the Gymnemic Acids content of Gymnema sylvestre): It inhibits the absorption of Glucose.
Note that Gymnema sylvestre has NO EFFECT on Blood Sugar in normal, healthy people. THAT IS GOD…
Research shows Gymnema sylvestre alleviates and prevents the onset of Diabetes Mellitus (Types 1 and 2) and lowers elevated Blood Sugar (blood Glucose) levels in Diabetes Mellitus patients:
Maximum effects from Gymnema sylvestre therapy in Diabetes Mellitus patients may not occur until up to two years after the commencement of GS therapy.
Gymnema sylvestre helps to prevent Obesity by reducing the Appetite (and craving) for Carbohydrates.
Hey, that means it’s gotta be good for everybody!
And here’s one you may not have heard of …
Vanadium (Vanadyl Sulfate form) lowers Blood Sugar levels and increases Glucose uptake in Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 patients. Vanadium (by lowering Insulin Resistance) is a therapeutic agent for treating Diabetes Mellitus Type 2: Laboratory studies involving rats has substantiated that supplemental Vanadyl Sulfate lowers Blood Sugar levels in rats afflicted with Diabetes Mellitus Type 2. Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 patients who were supplemented with 100 mg of Vanadyl Sulfate per day for three weeks experienced improved stability of their Blood Sugar levels. Vanadium (especially the Vanadyl Sulfate form of Vanadium) decreases Insulin Resistance (especially in Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 patients).
This is just a drop in the bucket…there’s a whole lot more great news concerning God’s way of taking down the diabetes giant in your life.
© 2003-2005 Valerie Saxion