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Diabetes Mellitus classifies into three groups, Type 1, Type 2, and Gestational. Researchers are now identifying three more types. Today we explore the first 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Both Type 1 & 2 are chronic conditions, and Diabetes Gestational is unique to pregnancy. Glucose is found in the foods we eat to fuel our body’s cells. Insulin act like the key to the cells to allow the glucose in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Type 1 Diabetes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Type 1 diabetes<\/a> is an autoimmune disease. In the past, it was identified as Juvenile diabetes, as it appeared in young people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In this disease state, the body begins to attack the beta cells of the pancreas. The beta cells<\/a> are responsible for making insulin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The damage is, unfortunately, permanent. The body doesn’t produce insulin and requires that insulin therapy be given. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Scientists believe the attack is genetic and environmental. The sudden onset of these symptoms is what often prompts treatment and diagnosis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The symptoms of type 1 diabetes include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Type 1 diabetes can cause these symptoms and a situation called Diabetic Ketoacidosis. Diabetic Ketoacidosis<\/a> is a life-threatening situation. High blood sugars lead to the buildup of an acid called ketones. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Ketones are present in your blood when you don’t have enough insulin to respond to glucose. The increase of ketones can lead to unresponsiveness and a coma state. The above symptoms may occurs and also the following: <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n In type 2 diabetes<\/a>, the body doesn’t respond to the insulin the way it should or doesn’t make enough. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Common symptoms of type 2 diabetes include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Some people may notice a darkening of the skin, often exhibited in the neck, knees or armpits. This darkening is Anthacosis Nigricans. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Type 2 diabetes can be controlled by exercise, weight loss, and dietary and lifestyle changes. Syndrome X typically occurs by excess consumption of refined carbohydrates. This leads to weight gain and causes the cells to be less sensitive to insulin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n High blood sugar (Hyperglycemia<\/a>) ensues and decreases glucose tolerance. As this develops, other health concerns emerge. Blood pressure<\/a> elevates, elevated cholesterol levels develop, risk of cardiovascular disease increases and type 2 diabetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Gestational Diabetes<\/a> can be unique to the pregnancy or can continue postpartum. A small percentage of women will develop this while pregnant. It is detected by an oral glucose tolerance test between 24-28 weeks gestation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Gestational Diabetes is diagnosed if abnormal amounts of glucose are in the urine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Many can control this type of diabetes with lifestyle changes. Some cases may need insulin<\/a>. When treated, there is little risk of complications. Untreated, it may cause complications during and after birth. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n There are some risk factors involved, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n In a person with diabetes the following are recommendations in regards to blood glucose levels:<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Elevated blood sugar levels should be monitored. Further complications like diabetic retinopathy<\/a>, a condition of the eye can be minimized with tight control. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A diabetic coma can occur if blood sugar levels are too high or too low. This is a life-threatening situation. If you are unable to respond to stimuli and left untreated, it could be deadly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n If your blood sugar level is too high, you may experience:<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n If your blood sugar level is too low (hypoglycemia), you may experience:<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n In Type 1 Diabetes, insulin is always needed to control blood sugar levels<\/a>. It can also be necessary for other types of diabetes too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Insulin falls into three classifications: Short, Rapid, and Long-Acting Insulin. There are also many combinations of these three types called Mixed Insulins. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Lifestyle management<\/a> is trialed. If blood sugar goals are not achieved, prescription oral medications are recommended. There are 8 oral diabetes medications classes. These two classes are the typical first line of defense. <\/p>\n\n\n\n All medications bear a risk of side effects and are initiated with your physician. A guide to check if your medications are working properly is to have your Hemoglobin A1c<\/a> (HgbA1C) measured. An A1C is a three month average of your blood sugar levels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Your physician will check this throughout the year. A1C measurements can define a healthy range <5.7, prediabetes<\/a> 5.7%-6.3%, 6.4%, and higher diabetes. The A1C will help determine the level of intervention needed for your diabetes treatment by your practitioner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These medications have minimal side effects. One example is metformin<\/a>. It works by lowering the amount of sugar produced by the liver. In addition, it increases muscle sensitivity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The benefits of this class of medications are a decrease in cholesterol level<\/a>, no weight gain, or hypoglycemia. This medication lowers your A1C 1.0-2.0% Side effects include weight gain and hypoglycemia. Sulfonylureas act by helping the beta cells in your pancreas by sustaining the release of insulin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This medication is eliminated via the kidney. Glyburide is the most likely of the three to cause hypoglycemia. Your A1C can be lowered 1.0%-2.0% They act by increasing the action of gut hormones and delays gastric emptying. Side effects include upper respiratory infections and headaches, nasopharyngitis<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If symptoms like nausea, abdominal pain, or vomiting occur, report this to your physician immediately. A1C can be lowered by .6%-.8% These medications decrease glucose reabsorption in the Kidneys. Side Effects include UTIs<\/a> and hypotension. Increased urination and genital infections can occur. Anyone with a history of bladder cancer<\/a> should avoid Farxiga. <\/p>\n\n\n\n SLGT2 Inhibitors<\/a> are known for reducing cardiovascular events in diabetes. SLGT2’s lower A1C .7%-1.5%. Weight loss nets 1-3lbs. Increase insulin sensitivity within cells. TZD’s have a black box warning for Coronary Heart Disease<\/a>. While on this class weight gain and edema is monitored. Actos may increase the risk of bladder cancer. TZD’s lower the A1C .4%-1.0%. Delay Carb carbohydrate absorption. Caution is used with liver or kidney issues. The initiation of this medication can cause some initial gastrointestinal distress. Glucosidase Inhibitor dosage should be increased gradually. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Hypoglycemia can occur and should be treated with glucose tabs. Alpha Glucosidase Inhibitors lower A1C .5%-1.0%. This diabetes medication resets the Circadian Rhythm. This medication is taken within two hours of waking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Side effects of Cycloset<\/a> and similar medications include nausea, headache, fatigue, hypotension, syncope<\/a>, and drowsiness. Dopamine Receptor Agonists lower the A1C .6%-.9%. This medication stimulates a rapid insulin burst. Because of this, it should be taken with meals. Weight gain and hypoglycemia are common side effects. Meglitinides lower A1C 1.0%-2.0%. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Each person will have a varying response if you are using insulin or oral medications. Some response is immediate, and others you will have to wait some time for results. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Here is a general guide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n In 2017, the American Diabetes Association noted in a report on standards of care that diabetes is a “complex, chronic illness requiring continuous medical care with multifactorial risk-reduction strategies beyond glycemic control<\/a>.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n Medical intervention, along with lifestyle changes<\/a>, a diabetic’s lifespan can be increased. There is a risk of some side effects with oral medications for people with diabetes<\/a>. Tighter blood sugar control ensures better health. Better health means living a longer, more satisfying life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Self-management is crucial and means understanding how to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n We mentioned earlier that lifestyle modifications could reduce symptoms and comorbidities. While insulin and medications play an integral role in management, many seek alternatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The documentation of diabetes dates back thousands of years. Hieroglyphics in manuscripts from ancient Egypt describe excessive thirst and urination. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Today we would know this as Type 1 diabetes. In India, they used the help of insects to diagnose the disease. If the sugar-loving ants came rushing to the urine, a diagnosis of “madhumeha” was given, which translates to “honey urine.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n People with diabetes have an increase of sugar in the urine, making this form of diagnosis reliable. Today modern medicine relies on the HcA1c test. In China, they associated the disease with influence. Those with resources like food often were overweight. They identified this as a disease with social status. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Greek Physicians have coined the name Diabetes Mellitus. “Diabetes” meaning to pass through (as in kidneys) and Mellitus meaning honey. Diabetes has long been known as a disease associated with overweight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Ancient Egyptians understood the relationship with diabetes and the diet, and prescribed a diet of whole grains. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As we have evolved so has our understanding of the disease and treatment. It wasn’t too long ago that we began to understand the diet and disease connection. Today our approach is disease prevention, dietary intervention<\/a>, and management. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Supplements are not a standalone treatment. They are used in conjunction with your practitioner’s advice on lifestyle modifications and medication. Here we will explore the most popular supplements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cinnamon has been shown to help with many issues surrounding diabetes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n This is a Chinese or Indian fruit. The taste, well is quite bitter and better used as a supplement for ingestion<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n This s an herb where all parts of the plant have health benefits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Chromium is in food items like English muffins, beef, potatoes, broccoli, bananas, orange juice, and apples. It takes part in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. Chromium aids in the use of insulin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Some patients have a chromium deficiency. Supplementation may help to reduce body weight and help with composition and lipid metabolism. The European version of a blueberry. These contain powerful antioxidants that reduce inflammation markers. These markers are associated with Syndrome X. Helps to lower blood sugar, try it in pasta or pesto. Has anti-inflammatory properties. The Fennel bulb prepared roasted, or the seeds toasted used as a seasoning or tea. Garlic combats cytokines that cause the largest inflammation response in the body. It is great saut\u00e9ed into any dish, stir-fried, Italian dishes, or roasted for a spread. Contains a phytochemical that reduces stress, and fights inflammation. Try it in seasoning roasts, Italian dishes, stews, and stir-fries. Sage has antiviral properties. It shows some promise with Alzheimer’s and fights inflammation associated with diabetes. Try using it in tea, roasts and seafood dishes. Ginger is famous for its anti-inflammatory properties. It aids in weight loss by helping with lipid reduction. Try it in broths, flavorful stews, tea, or in desserts. Its use in diabetes management is still developing. It goes great in dips, yogurt, fish, and eggs. Can help heal your liver and cleanse your blood. Dandelion greens are great in salads. This can help lower cholesterol and blood pressure. Cumin is great with lentils, meat dishes, and rice Stevia<\/a> is popular among diabetics because it won’t spike your blood sugar levels. In fact, it helps with postprandial blood sugar levels (post-meal). Used as a sweetener in baking, and a sweetener in coffee. Lower insulin resistance and decreases overeating. Tarragon is tasty with poultry, in soups and dips. This is another powerful plant. It has bioactive ingredients that fight inflammation associated both with overweight and diabetes. It also lowers blood sugar levels and triglycerides. Contains antioxidants that help with inflammation. Try it in a tea, or in oil form to freshen your breath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ben’s Glucose Control<\/a>, one of the leading supplements for type 2 diabetes, contains clinically proven, natural ingredients to reverse type 2 diabetes and help stabilize and maintain an optimal blood sugar level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Clinically formulated, Glucose Control<\/a> works to regenerate your pancreas, aid weight loss, alleviate diabetic symptoms, prevent oxidative damage and prevent the progression of diabetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Before Western medicine, people utilized plants such as herbs and barks as remedies. These items that the environment provided treated ailments and pain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Approximately 25% of modern prescription medications have at least one plant or herb-derived substance as ingredients. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Ethnobotany is a field that links traditional healers to modern medicine for medication development. This makes it no surprise that many find a balance between lifestyle modifications, herbs, and supplements. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A good patient and physician relationship are essential in diabetes care and success. Working with your physician will help you pinpoint the correct action of treatment. Surrounding yourself with the knowledge and a supportive team is the key to a long healthy life as a diabetic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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A study conducted at the Department of Nutritional the University of Eastern Finland found that those that had regular consumption of Bilberry had a 20% reduction compared to their counterparts that had no change in diet. It has helped many with diabetic neuropathy pain<\/a>.
We know that diabetes is a state of inflammation, and many of the above items combat that. These items try to incorporate in your culinary adventures as well.
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Ben’s Natural Type 2 Diabetes Supplement: Glucose Control<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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