Diet can be a powerful treatment for diabetics

More than 100 million people today have diabetes or prediabetes. A recent study by a team of American and Japanese researchers shows that people with diabetes can greatly improve their health by following a completely plant-based diet. (1) During my work with people who have diabetes, I have found that they show a marked improvement in their health and well-being by consuming a plant-based and almost entirely raw food diet. Dr. Gabriel Cousens promotes a primarily raw food vegan diet in his 2008 book, There is a cure for diabetes. (two)

Diabetics who would like to reduce their medications can now understand that the type of food they eat has a direct impact on their health. In 2014, Cardiovascular Diagnosis and Therapy published a study in which researchers conducted a meta-analysis of six major previous research studies. The researchers found that a plant-based diet significantly improved blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes. The results were that the plant-based diets improved a key indicator of blood sugar control, an indicator called Hemoglobin A1c. . The results improved by up to 1.2 points, which is much greater than the effect of typical oral diabetes medications. (3) The benefits of excluding meat, cheese, and eggs from the diet reached 0.7 points in some of the studies and averaged 0.4 points overall. (4)

Dr. James Anderson studied 25 type 1 and 25 type 2 diabetics. This study involved placing patients on a high-fiber, high-carbohydrate, low-fat diet in a hospital setting. Dr. Anderson initially put patients on the diet plan recommended by the American Diabetes Association for one week. He then switched them to a plant-based vegetarian diet for three weeks. None of these patients were overweight when they started the study, but they were receiving insulin injections to control their blood sugar levels. Throughout the study, Dr. Anderson measured your blood sugar levels, your cholesterol levels, your medications, and your weight. Type 1 diabetics cannot produce insulin, and changes in diet were thought not to affect this. However, the results showed that after three weeks on a high-fiber, whole-food, vegetarian diet, “type 1 diabetics were able to reduce their insulin medication by an average of 40%,” “their blood sugar profiles blood improved drastically. , and his “cholesterol levels were reduced by 30%”. (5)

These results were more impressive with type 2 diabetics who did not suffer as much damage to the pancreas. After three weeks on the high-fiber vegetarian diet, 24 of the 25 type 2 diabetics were able to completely stop their insulin medication. The only type 2 diabetic who was unable to come off his medication was a 25-year-old diabetic who was taking 35 units a day. After three weeks of vegetarian food, his requirement was reduced to just eight units per day. While continuing the vegetarian eating plan at home, he was able to eliminate all insulin injections after another eight weeks. (6)

With a plant-based diet, you typically have more fiber in your diet. Studies have shown that eating more whole plant foods increases dietary fiber intake. This may be extremely important in “protecting from the development of atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases, certain types of cancer, some gastrointestinal disorders, hypertension, obesity, and non-insulin dependent dishes.” , certain gastrointestinal disorders, hypertension, obesity, and diabetes.”(7)

In addition to adopting a plant-based diet, diabetics can take six important dietary steps to regulate blood sugar and support their health: chromium, cinnamon, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, zinc, and unrefined sea salt (rich in minerals).

The mineral chromium helps transport glucose from the blood to the muscles. According to the National Institutes of Health, “Chromium is known to enhance the action of insulin, a hormone critical for the metabolism and storage of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins in the body. (8) People who eat non-organic foods are more likely to be deficient in this important trace mineral.Chemical fertilizers used in factory farming destroy the chromium that would naturally be in the soil.This is one of the many reasons why organic food is always the best choice in the grocery store.

Chromium supplements must have GTF (Glucose Tolerance Factor) on the label. It should say, “Chromium GTF”. Avoid synthetic supplements that do not include whole organic foods as ingredients.

Cinnamon is emerging as a true wonder food. Research shows that cinnamon can help lower blood sugar, cholesterol, and triglyceride levels in people with type 2 diabetes. Cinnamon contains antioxidants that create healthier arteries and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Cinnamon can also benefit us with increased alertness and energized senses. Even a teaspoon a day helps control blood sugar levels.

Ceylon cinnamon is the best cinnamon to use. Cassia, Saigon, and Chinese cinnamon contain five percent coumarin, which is problematic for the liver. Ceylon cinnamon has only 0.0004 percent coumarin. Sprinkle it on your morning toast, oatmeal, or other dishes.

Omega-3 fatty acids are healthy fats that our bodies cannot make and must get from food. Studies show that adding Omega-3 to your diet promotes healthy blood sugar levels. Try adding cold-pressed organic hemp or flax seed oil to your smoothies and other foods, like chia seed pudding and oatmeal in the morning.

Vitamin D. The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine studied the medical information of 124 subjects between the ages of 36 and 89 with type II diabetes. Those with the lowest vitamin D levels had the highest blood sugar levels. Only six percent of subjects were taking a vitamin D supplement. I may need to address a potential vitamin D deficiency. I supplement my vitamin D intake with a raw, organic, whole-food multivitamin.

Zinc is one of the most important minerals used by the body. Helps with the production of approximately 100 enzymes. Zinc helps strengthen the immune system. Zinc is necessary for protein and DNA synthesis, insulin activity, and liver function.

Zinc is not actually stored in our bodies, so we need a regular supply. Men need about a third more zinc than women, because the prostate gland and semen are highly concentrated in zinc. A zinc deficiency can manifest as skin problems, impaired taste, a poor immune system, hair loss, diarrhea, fatigue, wounds that do not heal properly, or poor or slow growth rate in infants.

Even if you eat foods rich in zinc, you may still need a supplement, as the phytic acid and dietary fiber in certain foods can inhibit zinc absorption. If you take a vitamin supplement of any kind (such as a multivitamin, vitamin D, chromium, or zinc), make sure it’s natural, not synthetic. Synthetic forms of any nutrient can be harmful to the body. (9) Instead, buy dietary supplements that list organic whole foods in their ingredient lists.

Unrefined sea salt promotes the proper balance for the endocrine, adrenal, and thyroid glands to function properly. It supports healthy blood pressure, detoxifies the body, and, along with water, is necessary for optimal function of the immune system, hormonal system, and cardiovascular health. (10)

Dr. David Brownstein says that low-salt diets “promote toxicity” and have:

… adverse effects on numerous metabolic markers, including the promotion of elevated insulin levels and insulin resistance. Low-salt diets have been associated with elevation of normal cholesterol and LDL cholesterol levels, which in turn have been associated with cardiovascular disease. Ultimately, low-salt diets will lead to mineral deficiencies and the development of chronic diseases. (eleven)

In conclusion, you can see that diet is a very important factor in curing or managing diabetes and preventing so many diseases that diabetes often causes: blindness, amputation, stroke, and heart disease. You can avoid having to take insulin injections for the rest of your life. It is a personal decision that no one can make for you. I always feel how powerful it is when someone finally decides to take control of their health and wellness and chooses to make the necessary changes. It all starts with making that decision and taking steps to execute it.

1. Yokoyama Y, Barnard ND, Levin SM, Watanabe M. (Oct 2014). “Vegetarian diets and glycemic control in diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis”. cardiovascular diagnosis, 4(5):373-382.

2. Cousens, Gabriel. (2008). There is a cure for diabetes. North Atlantic Books: Berkeley, CA.

3. Yokoyama and. paraca

4. Ibid.

5. Anderson, James W. (December 1990). “Dietary fiber and human health”. HortScience, 25(12):1488-1495.

6. Ibid.

7. Ibid.

8. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements. “Chromium: Dietary Supplement Fact Sheet”.

9. Hendler, SS and Rorvik, D. (2008). PDR for Nutritional Supplements. (2008). Physicians’ Desk Reference Inc: Montvale, NJ. Includes the following relevant articles: Hendler, SS and Rorvik, D, eds. (2001). “PDR for nutritional supplements”. In Medical Economics. Montvale, NJ; Shils ME, Olson JA, Shike M. (1999). Modern Nutrition in Health and Disease, 9th ed. Williams and Wilkins: Baltimore, MD; R. Thiel. (2000). “Natural vitamins may be superior to synthetic ones.” MedHypo, 55(6):461-469.

10. Brownstein, David. (2012). Get out your way to health. 2nd edition. Medical Alternative Press.

11. Ibid.

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