help for diabetes

some simple steps to reverse diabetes

Diabetes is a debilitating illness that affects and blights so many people and the number is growing exponentially. This lens is born out of personal experience and the strong desire not to become a diabetic myself. That's a very personal thing because every one of my father's brothers and sister and himself has diabetes. All are what used to be know as type 2 diabetes or mature onset but as you'll see in the sections below that definition is changing.

This site is about helping people NOT to become diabetics.

Do these ring any bells

How many of this list below can you identify with?

Do you get home and fall asleep after a meal
Do you feel tired or hungry mid morning or mid afternoon
Do you eat bread
do you eat rice
do you eat pasta
do you eat potato - white
are you carrying too much weight around your waistline
do you drink tea or coffee more than once a day

You Must Understand This FIRST

Manage your blood sugar (glucose) levels

Find out how to manage your blood sugar levels in just a few simple steps. Learn what causes a rise in glucose and what you can do to set it right within a few moments - learn simple tips that can improve your health and maybe lengthen your life. It really isnt that difficult and with the help of an experienced mentor it can provide astonishing results. In many cases, consistent effective action over the course of 12 months has seen reduction of drugs like metformin by as much as 100%. The improvements in quality of life are amazing. http://www.squidoo.com/health_coaching

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Step 1 - recognise the problem

You are not deficient in Insulin or Metformin or other pharmaceuticals

Diabetes is a lifestyle condition that is caused by the body being unable to stabilise the blood glucose levels. There are 2 primary factors:
1. the body is unable to produce enough insulin
2. the body has become tolerant or resistant to insulin

Diabetes used to be considered an illness of the elderly. Today would it surprise you to know that children as young as 2 years of age are developing type 2 (what used to be called mature onset) diabetes.

Some Foods To Help With Diabetes

cut out the refined CARBOHYDRATES FIRST

No amount of the following foods will make up for too much (any is too much) starchy carbohydrate. Cut out Bread, rice pasta and potato to start with and that includes whole grain varieties. Cut out flour.

Almonds: A study published in the International Journal of Obesity shows that people eating a diet rich in almonds lost more weight than those on a high-carb diet with the same number of calories. This goes to show that weight loss is not simply due to calorie counting. Almonds are bulky and filling, so you feel that you are getting some substance without the spike in blood sugar.
Quinoa: Although quinoa looks like a grain, it's actually the seed of a green leafy plant. It is one of the best sources of amino acids, and is a good source of iron, potassium, and B vitamins. The reason why quinoa is an incredible super food for weight loss is that it's packed with protein, but its grain-like texture makes it a fantastic substitute for rice, couscous, and other carbohydrates.
Millet: This is rich both in fibre, which makes your stomach feel full longer, and in protein, which keeps your blood sugar even, although it has the texture of a carbohydrate. And studies have shown a link between millet and weight loss. Some researchers believe that it's the combination of phytonutrients and fibre that's responsible for the lower rate of colon cancer in people who eat millet, rather than fibre alone.
Hummus: Because hummus is packed with protein, it fills you up, but again without any blood sugar spiking. Try to get hummus with olive oil rather than sunflower oil... or better yet, make your own sprouted raw hummus, which will provide you with an incredible amount of nutrients.
Avocado: Avocados offer a range of nutrients, and help you absorb other nutrients more effectively. They are also creamy and bulky at the same time, so they help people feel satisfied.
Lentils: Lentils are nutritious, flavourful, and are easy to prepare. Lentils, like beans, are a good source of protein. Lentils also provide calcium and phosphorus, vitamin B and iron.
Walnuts for Weight loss: Walnuts are a great snack food that will fill you up and help you to feel less hungry. They contain anti-inflammatory omega-3 fats, and a study at Loma Linda University showed that people who ate walnuts regularly had a reduced incidence of heart attacks. The research also asked people to add a quarter cup of walnuts to their diets, or for comparison, to remove all walnuts from their diets. They found that not eating walnuts led to weight gain.