Everywhere I go, I am coming across people who are having a hard time controlling their blood sugar. So many people are on medications that make them feel bad.
23.6 million children and adults -- 8.0% of the population -- have diabetes.
There are 23.6 million children and adults in the United States, or 7.8% of the population, who have diabetes. While an estimated 17.9 million have been diagnosed with diabetes, unfortunately, 5.7 million people (or nearly one quarter) are unaware that they have the disease.
Credit: American Diabetes Association
Diabetes Prevention Starts with
A Balanced Diet high in protein and complex carbohydrates while low in sugar.Lose weight and exercise.
Eat frequently - have 6 meals a day - this helps keep your blood sugar more constant. (It will also help you lose weight)
Completely avoid milk and alcohol.
Drink plenty of fresh, filtered water (8-10 glasses per day) and no soft drinks.
Supplementation is essential - use all 90 essential nutrients and additional antioxidants.
GluCare
To help you maintain healthy blood sugar levels.
I can't say enough about GluCare. I have seen so many people be able to eventually go off of their medication by taking this product. You can purchase GluCare for less than $20.GluCare
Learn more about Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes
The First Year: Type 2 Diabetes: An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed (First Year, The)
Amazon Price: $13.22 (as of 07/05/2009) 
Mayo Clinic Wellness Solutions for Type 2 Diabetes
Amazon Price: $17.99 (as of 07/05/2009)
Diabetes For Dummies (For Dummies (Health & Fitness))
Amazon Price: $14.29 (as of 07/05/2009)
Dr. Bernstein's Diabetes Solution: The Complete Guide to Achieving Normal Blood Sugars
Amazon Price: $18.89 (as of 07/05/2009)
Reversing Diabetes: Reduce or Even Eliminate Your Dependence on Insulin or Oral Drugs
Amazon Price: $10.17 (as of 07/05/2009)
Diabetes and Feet
-
Diabetes and Feet
-
This lens is my collection of the resources that I came across while re-searching this important health issue. So How does Diabetes affect feet? With diabetes, people have poor blood circulation in the extremities and because of that they often can...
Diabetic Socks
Diabetes Research Institute
The Diabetes Research Institute Foundation (DRIF) is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to provide the Diabetes Research Institute with the funding necessary to cure diabetes now.
VitaFiber
VitaFiber
This is the best tasting fiber supplement I have ever tried.
Only 15.95
Looking for a delicious way to get more fiber into your diet? This is amazing cookie.
8 grams of fiber in every cookie serving to maintain high energy and a balanced lifestyle.You will find....
No Artificial Colors
No Artificial Sweeteners or Flavors!
No Preservatives
-
The Appetizer Diet Cookie
-
The Appetizer Diet Cookie is the Perfect Healthy snack. Most people get hungry in between meals and of course they grab a snack. Usually the snack isn't very healthy. I grab the oatmeal raisin Appetizer cookie. It is so delicious and healthy. I have...
Do you have diabetes or love someone who does?
Nochipra wrote...
Very nice lens! Great info! My boyfriend Chip has been a diabetic since he was 18 and takes insulin. Please feel free to stop by my What's your blood sugar level today lens and add it to the lens list.
Posted April 14, 2009
realadviser wrote...
Avandia (rosiglitazone) for Diabetes, Type 2: I have been taking 4mg once in morning for last 8 or 9 years without any problems. Weight is staying stable within 5 lbs /- for the last 8 or 9 years.
Posted March 26, 2009
Vanessa07 wrote...
Nice lens! My dad has diabetes. . . I should share this lens with him! =]
Posted February 16, 2009
Tipi wrote...
Wendy, you sure do provide good information on the lenses that I have visited so far. A lensroll to everyday health... Thanks for putting this together. I know what it's like to have my blood sugar go low, not fun!
Posted January 13, 2009
mbgphoto wrote...
I have diabetes and try to carefully watch my diet and exercise. I had never heard "no milk". I wonder why? thanks for an interesting lens.
Posted January 05, 2009
by WendyKrick
Better Health has nev... (more)
