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Extensive medical and scientific research has discovered vital nutrients and herbs that can help you control blood sugar levels and help offset the toll diabetes often has on your body. Your diet and exercise level are significant factors in possibly eliminating your dependence on insulin and prescription drugs.

Supplements containing the correct amount of specific, and critical ingredients can help to control your blood sugar levels. Incorporating these specific minerals and vitamins in to your daily dietary routine can certainly help to normalize your blood sugar. If you already have diabetes or suspect you might have it, be sure to discuss this with your physician.

Chromium (600mcg)

Inadequate chromium intake from processed food, increased chromium losses due to increased sugar consumption, decreasing chromium tissue levels as we age are the main reasons why the majority of Americans and diabetics are deficient in chromium.  Studies show improvement in blood sugar in significant numbers of diabetics and pre-diabetics with modest chromium supplementation.

Chromium makes insulin more effective, and thus helps reverse insulin resistance. Chromium levels in the body tend to decline with age, which may be one factor affecting older people’s risk of developing Type II diabetes. Dosage levels between 100-500 mcg/day have been shown to reduce blood glucose, insulin and cholesterol. Safety studies show no toxicity or adverse effects with high levels of chromium intake.

Vanadium (750mcg)

Research indicates that this mineral acts similarly to insulin in transporting glucose into the cells, and is therefore valuable for both Type I and Type II diabetics. Vanadium has been found to be useful for improving fasting glucose levels (the amount of sugar in the blood when one wakes up in the morning). Toxicity studies show these dosage levels to be safe and well tolerated by most people.

Vitamin C (60mg)

Vitamin C administration has beneficial effects on sugar and fat metabolism. In a randomized double-blind cross-over study, in which 56 diabetic patients participated, it has been established that a supplementation of high doses of ascorbic acid (2 grams a day) markedly improves the blood sugar regulation.

It was recorded that the vitamin C supplementation in the study group resulted in a statistically significant decrease of the fasting blood sugar from 10.1 to 9.1 mmol/liter. In this group the vitamin C supplement also succeeded in lowering the levels of LDL cholesterol and of triglycerides in the blood. Vitamin C is one of the safest of all supplements even at high intake levels.

Biotin (600mcg)

This B vitamin is crucial to the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins. Biotin is especially important for improving insulin sensitivity and the activity of glucokinase, the enzyme that starts the use of glucose by the liver. Diabetics have low concentrations of this enzyme. Research shows that supplementation with Biotin improves blood glucose control in both Type I and Type II diabetics. Biotin is also helpful for treating diabetic neuropathy, which is damage to the nerves in the feet that causes numbness, burning sensations, and pain.

Alpha-Lipoic Acid (90mg)

This substance is a potent anti-oxidant, soluble in both fats and water, meaning that it acts in virtually all areas of the cell to neutralize free radicals. Daily dosage of Lipoic Acid has shown to improve the transport of glucose into cells by as much as 63%. It also improves insulin sensitivity. Lipoic acid is used to improve circulation and reduce the glycosylation of proteins. In Germany, it is the treatment of choice for regenerating nerves that are damaged by diabetic neuropathy.

Gymnema Sylvestre Lowers Diabetics’ Blood Glucose Levels and Improves Blood Fat and Cholesterol Profiles

Gymnema Sylvestre (1140mg)

The Latin name Gymnema Sylvestre means “sugar destroyer” and is considered an herbal remedy for high blood sugar. This Indian plant has traditionally been used to treat diabetes—and is helpful for both Type I and Type II diabetics. Research indicates that it acts to reduce fasting blood glucose levels and make insulin more effective. There are indications that it may also stimulate regeneration of the pancreas in Type I diabetics. There is no reported toxicity.

It is a useful treatment for both types of diabetes, type I and II. Clinical studies published in Indian medical journals and in U.S. clinical tests show that it not only lowers blood sugar levels but may help repair damaged cells in the pancreas, the gland in which insulin is produced, thereby improving insulin production.

Science Agrees

The first scientific confirmation of this traditional use in human diabetics came about 70 years ago when it was demonstrated that the leaves of Gymnema Sylvestre reduced urine glucose in diabetics. In later studies it was shown that Gymnema Sylvestre had a blood glucose lowering effect when there was residual pancreatic function, but was without effect in animals lacking pancreatic function, suggesting a direct effect on the pancreas.

Published Studies Show Dramatic Results

In 1990 a series of published studies on Gymnema Sylvestre showed that the administration of Gymnema Sylvestre to diabetic animals not only resulted in improved glucose homeostasis. This remarkable improvement was accompanied by a regeneration of beta cells in the pancreas.
Again in 1990, another research team published results on their treatment of both Type I and Type II diabetics with Gymnema Sylvestre.  This research was conducted over a two year time span, allowing enough time to gather accurate, substantiating results. In the case of Type II diabetics, Gymnema Sylvestre resulted in significant reductions in blood glucose, glycosylated hemoglobin, glycosylated plasma proteins, and conventional drug dosage.

Gymnema Lowers Need for Oral Medication

At the beginning of the study all participants were taking oral anti-diabetic medication, and treatment with Gymnema Sylvestre resulted not only in a lowering of oral medication necessity, but almost 25% of the participants were able to discontinue conventional oral medication and maintain blood glucose homeostasis with Gymnema Sylvestre alone. “This data suggests that the beta cells may be regenerated/repaired in Type 2 diabetic patients on Gymnema Sylvestre supplementation.”

An additional study in Type 1 diabetics showed equally impressive results. Insulin requirements came down together with blood glucose, glycosylated hemoglobin and glycosylated plasma protein levels. Serum lipids returned to near normal levels with Gymnema Sylvestre therapy. This may help prevent cardiovascular disease, a common complication in diabetics. Most impressively, an increase in C-peptide levels was found in these participants. This is a strong indication of the restoration of insulin production, presumably due to regeneration/repair of beta cells in the pancreas. The control group showed none of these improvements, and actually worsened over the study period. Importantly, none of the participants in either of these studies presented any adverse side effects.

In a study conducted by Diabetes Educators, under the protocols established by Diabetes in Control and Informulab of Omaha, NE, ® Gymnema Sylvestre was found to lower HbA1c levels from 10.1% to 9.3%.

Some study patients developed hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) and required a lower dose of conventional oral medication or insulin. Thus, any diabetic that uses Gymnema Sylvestre must carefully monitor blood glucose levels and adjust their medication, in consultation with their physician, to maintain desired blood glucose levels. This is because improved insulin production and release during Gymnema Sylvestre supplementation may result in over-medication, and thus low blood glucose levels, unless the dosage of conventional oral medication or insulin is lowered. Since most diabetics monitor their blood glucose levels on a daily basis, this shouldn’t present a problem.

Because Diabetes normally is not recognized until significant damage has occurred to the pancreas cells responsible for producing insulin, Gymnema Sylvestre may be of use to anyone concerned about preventing the development of diabetes, as well as elderly persons who are at high risk for developing diabetes.

Within the past two decades researchers have determined that gymnema extracts may even play a role in the treatment of Type I diabetics, who typically need daily injections of insulin to control the disease.

HCA (6900mg)

Hydroxycitric acid (HCA) is a compound found in brindle berry(garcinia cambogia). Several studies have indicated that HCA makes insulin more effective while reduces a craving for sweets. HCA slows the rate at which carbohydrates are converted to fat, and reduces your appetite by increasing the production of glycogen.

One of the tenets of the successful “South Beach Diet” is to reduce and slow sugar absorption. In his first book, Dr. Arthur Agatston explains, “What we’re concerned with here is the speed with which our bodies get at the sugars.If the body experiences a fast infusion of sugars, a lot of insulin is required. If the sugars are metabolized more slowly, the insulin is released gradually. This is a crucial difference, as far as obesity is concerned; Fast sugar is worse for you; slower is better.”

Besides the implication for extra sugar being stored (as fat), rather than being used effectively, Dr. Agatston notes that with large sugar infusions, the body often produces too much insulin, which then lowers the blood sugar level. “When that happens,” he writes, “New cravings are created, requiring more quick carbohydrate fixes.”

Bitter Melon (390mg)

Bitter Melon is currently reported to help in the treatment of diabetes and psoriasis.  Recent studies do appear to confirm that Bitter Melon may improve blood sugar control in people with adult-onset (Type-2) diabetes.  The blood lowering action of the fresh juice of the unripe Bitter Melon has been confirmed in scientific studies in animals and humans and may thus be helpful for those with Type-2 diabetes.

At least three different groups of constituents in Bitter Melon have been reported to have hypoglycemic (blood sugar lowering) or other actions of potential benefit in diabetes. Bitter Melon preparations have been shown to significantly improve glucose tolerance without increasing blood insulin levels and to improve fasting blood glucose levels.  Blood and urine sugar levels, along with post-prandial (after eating) blood glucose levels also fell.

Cinnamon (300mg)

Cinnamon highlights its hypoglycemic properties in some of the newest research studies. Extracts of cinnamon have been reported to increase insulin activity, increasing the breakdown of glucose, and improving blood sugar concentrations. Our water-soluble cinnamon botanical extract has been shown to be the most beneficial form of dietary cinnamon according to studies done by the USDA.

Consuming roughly one half a teaspoon of Cinnamon daily may lead to dramatic reductions in blood sugar, cholesterol, and triglycerides in Type-2 diabetic patients who are not taking insulin. The effect, which can be produced even by soaking a cinnamon stick your tea, could also benefit millions of non-diabetics who have blood sugar problem but are unaware of it.

The cinnamon-diabetes discovery was initially made by accident, by Richard Anderson at the US Department of Agriculture’s Human Nutrition Research Center in Beltsville, Maryland.

The active ingredient in cinnamon turned out to be a water-soluble polyphenol compound called MHCP. In test tube experiments, MHCP mimics insulin, activates its receptor, and works synergistically with insulin in cells.

To see if it would work in people, Alam Khan, who was a postdoctoral fellow in Anderson’s lab, organized a study in Pakistan. Volunteers with Type 2 diabetes were given one capsule after each meal, or three or six grams of cinnamon powder per day. All responded within weeks, with blood sugar levels that were on average 20 per cent lower than a control group. Some even achieved normal blood sugar levels. Tellingly, blood sugar started creeping up again after the diabetics stopped taking cinnamon.

The cinnamon has additional benefits. In the volunteers, it lowered blood levels of fats and “bad” cholesterol, which are also partly controlled by insulin.

Bilberry (240mg)

Bilberry leaf tea has a long history of folk use in the treatment of diabetes. This use is supported by research which has shown that an oral intake reduces blood sugar levels in normal and diabetic animals. Bilberry flavonoids (anthocyanosides) have been shown to increase intracellular vitamin C levels, decrease the leakiness and breakage of small vessels commonly associated with vascular damage from diabetes, has an affinity for blood vessels of the eye and retina, and improves circulation t the retina. This affinity is consistent with several clinical trials showing positive results with diabetic retinopathy.

Since diabetes reduces immune function over time, and since the kidneys are prone to deterioration from diabetes, bilberry supplements are potentially very useful to encourage maximum retention of kidney function, or to help preserve kidneys that have already been damaged.

Fenugreek (90mg )

Fenugreek Seeds (Trigonella foenum-graecum) contain a newly discovered alkaloid called trigonelline which demonstrates hypoglycemic activity.
Fenugreek showed positive results in treating diabetes according to recent research. The herb was shown to lower blood glucose levels for Type II diabetes sufferers. Some insulin-dependent diabetics in one study in India, who were on low doses of insulin, took Fenugreek, and it reduced blood sugar and other harmful fats. Furthermore, an amino acid in Fenugreek (hydroxyisoleucine) is said to stimulate the pancreas to secret insulin, another way the herb may help diabetics.

In the previously mentioned East Indian study, patients Fenugreek seeds reduced 24 hour urinary sugar excretion 54%, while improving glucose tolerance.

This study concurs with a previous one that demonstrated equal significance of Fenugreek seeds and Type II diabetics. In yet another study, fenugreek seeds were found to exert hypocholesterolemic (cholesterol-lowering) and hypoglycemic (blood sugar-lowering) effects. Fenugreek seeds are rich in dietary fiber, which may be the main reason it is also thought to lower blood sugar levels in diabetes.

Ginko Biloba (240mg)

Ginkgo biloba seems to reduce platelet hypersensitivity, a condition often found in diabetics, and increase the production of pancreatic insulin.
Gingko has also shown to improve cerebral and peripheral vascular blood flow. This is important for diabetics who commonly suffer from peripheral vascular insufficiency. The flavonoids found in ginkgo may help halt or lessen some retinal problems (that is, problems to the back part of the eye). Retinal damage has a number of potential causes, including diabetes and macular degeneration.

Banaba (216mg)

Banaba has been used for a very long time for blood sugar control. One of its active constituents, corosolic acid, is suggested to possess insulin-like activity, stimulating glucose uptake. Recent research claims that this component was observed to be an activator of glucose transport into cells, which ultimately results in a lowering of blood glucose levels. Transporting glucose into cells is critical to provide the energy necessary for the cells to carry out their vital functions. Any compound that can stimulate glucose transport effectively helps to lower blood sugar levels. In both human trials and laboratory research, it is said that there were hypoglycemic effects produced by Banaba Leaf on those who were genetically predisposed to diabetes. In a small study in patients with Type-2 diabetes, it was found that an extract from Banaba Leaf (called Glucosol) lowered glucose levels in the blood.

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Unusual effects
People using supplements to improve blood sugar control who notice any unusual effects are urged to discontinue use and consult with their health care provider.

Likewise, prescriptive treatments, especially the use of insulin and related medications for controlling insulin levels in the body, should always be monitored by a health care professional and never reduced or discontinued without prior consultation.

Note: If these natural measures fail to contain the elevated blood sugars, please consult your physician as oral medications and insulin may need to be considered.

Notes on the Treatment of Type I and Type II Diabetes
The major goal in treating diabetes is controlling elevated blood sugars (glucose) without causing abnormally low levels of blood sugar. Type I diabetes is treated with insulin, exercise, and a diabetic diet.

Type II diabetes is typically treated with nutritional supplements, a low glycemic index diet to control blood sugar level, and exercise. Many but not all of the recommended supplements for persons with Type I diabetes have been found highly beneficial to those with the Type II disease. Naturally if you are dependent on insulin treatment or under physicians care should discuss the use of supplements with your physician.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently reported a shocking 90% increase in the rate of new diabetes cases among U.S. adults in the past 10 years.  Doctors say the reason for the increase in cases is likely tied to the increase of obesity in the U.S. and the sedentary lifestyle of many Americans.

Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States, according to CDC. It is also a major factor in the cause of many health problems, including heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure and kidney disease. Every year, approximately 800,000 new cases are diagnosed.

Diabetes is a group of serious diseases characterized by high blood glucose levels that result from defects in the body’s ability to produce and/or use insulin. Diabetes can lead to severely debilitating or fatal complications, such as heart disease, blindness, and kidney disease.  Type 2 diabetes, which accounts for 90% to 95% of all diagnosed cases of diabetes, involves insulin resistance – the body’s inability to properly use its own insulin. Type 2 used to occur mainly in adults who were overweight and aged 40 and older. Now, as more children and adolescents in the United States become overweight and inactive, type 2 diabetes is occurring more often in young people.

For the first time, the Center for Disease Control has state-specific data on diabetes. Southern states have the highest diabetes rate. Among the 10 states with the highest diabetes rates, only Arizona is not in the South. The other nine are Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and West Virginia.  Knowing where the problems are the worst means that preventative measures can be applied that may hopefully show some positive results in time.

The best way to prevent diabetes is to exercise regularly and maintain a body weight that is appropriate for your height.  You should also make sure to eat a healthy, balanced diet.

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Reports of Diabetes Drug Side Effects
Triple after Publication of Study

In the month after the announcement that the popular diabetes drug Avandia may lead to an increased risk of heart attacks, reports of the drug’s side effects from doctors to the federal government tripled.

On May 21, 2007, the New England Journal of Medicine and the FDA released the results of a study which found that rosiglitazone (marketed as Avandia, Avandamet or Avandaryl )  mixed with other diabetes drugs led to a higher risk of heart attack. Sufferers of Type 2 diabetes, which rosiglitazone is intended to combat, are already at a higher risk of heart disease than the general population.

According to Freedom of Information Act requests by the Associated Press, reporting of side effects from rosiglitazone was three times higher in the 35 days after May 21 than in the 35 days before. For certain effects, the change was even more drastic.

While only five rosiglitazone-related heart attacks were reported in the 35 days before the study, 90 were reported in the days after. Only 11 heart-related hospitalizations were reported before the study; there were 126 after.

According to Dr. Alvin C. Powers, a diabetes specialist at Vanderbilt University, the study probably led to doctors being more aware that their patients’ heart problems might be linked to the drug, thus leading to an increase in reporting.

“Now patients and their doctors are much more aware of the possible link between Avandia and cardiovascular disease,” Powers said. “This is going to help us going forward to determine whether or not this drug is safe.”

Avandia was on the market for eight years before the release of the New England Journal of Medicine Study. However, warnings had been made as early as March 2000 that the drug might not be safe. These warnings were not acted on by the FDA, and the doctor who made them, John Buse of the University of North Carolina, has claimed that he was threatened with legal action by GlaxoSmithKline if he did not recant.

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In the month after the health risks of Avandia were exposed in the New England Journal of Medicine, the reports of side effects being made to federal regulators tripled.

Avandia, also sold under the name Avandamet, was found to increase the risk of heart attacks by 43 percent. It’s used to control blood sugar and is prescribed to more than 6 million people worldwide who suffer from Type 2 diabetes.

Since diabetics are already in the elevated risk category for heart attacks, the idea of a diabetes medication increasing that risk to such an extent is disturbing news.

In the 35 days prior to the release of the study, five heart attacks had been reported, compared with 90 cases in the same period afterward. Heart related hospitalizations went from 11 to 126, and deaths attributed to the medication rose from 11 to 38.

It is believed that the spike in post-market side effect reports was due to a lack of knowledge about the potential side effects by doctors. They simply did not correlate their patients’ heart problems with the medication.

It also highlights the ineffectiveness and inadequacy of the current reporting system, which is the only thing the FDA relies on to measure a drug’s safety once it’s on the market. Reporting suspected side effects of a drug is voluntary and completely un-enforced, which leads to a rather haphazard, incomplete and incorrect evaluation of the real damage being inflicted.

—-Yahoo News, July 13, 2007

Editor’s Comment: This is not an insignificant problem, as one in three Americans has either pre-diabetes or diabetes.

Avandia has been on the market for eight years, even though GlaxoSmithKline’s own analysis indicated heightened cardiac risks at least a year before the New England Journal study was published.

All the way back in 2000 there were also published reports about Avandia’s role in causing liver failure. Yet, the FDA stood idly by, allowing an untold number of individuals to put their lives at risk. No doubt thousands have already lost their lives unnecessarily.

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Have you ever eaten a big meal and then felt really hungry an hour later? You may feel like you never want to eat again, only to be feeling like you need a snack a short while later. You may find that it is often carbohydrate foods you are dreaming of, like bread, pasta, biscuits, or sugar.

This is probably a sign that your body is experiencing fluctuating blood sugar levels. When your body is continually in this state for long periods of time, it can lead to diabetes, obesity, depression, and a whole range of other health issues. In fact, fluctuating blood sugar levels is the number one sign of aging.

Food that Quickly Turns to Sugar

Carbohydrates are foods that turn to sugar inside the body. The carbohydrates that create the highest amount of sugar very quickly are called high glycemic and are sugar and carbohydrates such as bread, pasta, potato, and rice. Other foods such as vegetables (apart from potatoes), nuts and lentils turn to sugar very slowly and are called low glycemic.

Each time we eat a big bowl of pasta, a couple of slices of toast or some sugary foods, there is a surge in the blood sugar level. The body panics “I’m not supposed to be dealing with this type of food. What is going on?” You see, our bodies are not built to consume high glycemic foods… they have only been around for a short period of time relative to our evolution.

A vital hormone called insulin is secreted by the pancreas and encourages the sugar in the blood to move into the cells so that it does not harm the body, and so that it can be turned into energy. Because the pancreas senses that there is an unnatural amount of sugar, it releases loads of insulin, so the blood sugar is now excessively low.

Now your body reacts because there is not enough sugar, so it thinks that it is not going to have any energy. The result is other sugar raising hormones are called upon to compensate,. this is when our bodies begin to scream “give me some sugary food to get my blood sugar up again” This is why you begin to crave foods that are high in carbohydrates after just finishing a huge meal an hour before.

If you find yourself in this constant state of eating and craving, you may want to consider cutting out high glycemic foods that make us addicted to the sugar rush, because it will eventually lead to illness..

Insulin Resistance

After this insane cycle of sugar, insulin and more sugar continues for a while, the cell thinks “if that insulin thinks that it can continue to constantly push all of that sugar into me, it better think again!” The cells begin to not allow the sugar to come into them. The blood sugar level is now chronically high since the sugar can’t get into the cells, and the pancreas is constantly producing insulin to get rid of the sugar.

This state is called insulin resistance, and it is a pre diabetic state. While diabetes is increasingly common, this state is epidemic and is perhaps the greatest biggest threat to feeling healthy and warding off disease.

Some of the Symptoms of Insulin Resistance are:

• prematurely aged skin
• Fatigue – Some people are tired in the morning, some hit a low in the afternoon, and some are tired all day. They may also become sleepy after meal.
• Brain fogginess – the inability to focus.
• A faint feeling accompanied by physical or mental fatigue.
• Intestinal bloating – Too many high glycemic carbohydrates can result in bloating and flatulence.
• Excess weight
• High levels of bad cholesterol (triglycerides) caused by over production of insulin.
• Depression or mood swings caused by the constant ups and downs of blood sugar

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Cargill has begun marketing of Truvia, a no-calorie sweetener made from certain compounds in the leaves of Stevia, a shrub native to Paraguay. Truvia is intended to provide a natural alternative to artificial sweeteners such as Sweet ‘N Low, Equal and Splenda.

Truvia will first go on sale first at a handful of D’Agostino supermarkets in Manhattan, but will eventually be sold at grocery stores and big box retailers across the country.

A box of 40 packets of Truvia will have a suggested retail price of $3.99, which is slightly more expensive than currently available artificial sweeteners.

Truvia also will be used as a sweetener in beverages and foods starting in early 2009. Coca-Cola co-developed the product with Cargill and has exclusive rights to use Truvia in beverages. Rivals including PepsiCo and Dr. Pepper Snapple Group are working on their own natural no-calorie sweeteners.

Stevia is approved as a food additive in a dozen countries including Japan, Brazil and China, but not in the European Union or the United States. It can only be sold in the U.S. as a dietary supplement. However, since Truvia is made only with compounds from the stevia plant, it can be legally used as a natural sweetener.

Sources:Reuters July 9, 2008

Editors Comment: Readers are aware that we have been long term advocates of Stevia. This is a viable and affordable non chemical sweetener and a great replacement for sugar.

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Paying attention to your blood glucose level is very important, as having too high of a blood glucose level can make you feel lethargic, irritated or even physically sick. Persistent high glucose levels can also have more serious, long term effects on your system.

Glucose is a form of a carbohydrate.  Your body uses the sugars it extracts from the foods you eat, and uses these to provide energy for the cells in your body. It is called a blood glucose level and glucose is the particular type of sugar that is formed and stored inside the body.  The amount of glucose your body produces is based on the types of foods we eat.

Listed below are some of the most common and also easily avoided causes of high blood glucose levels.

1. Lack of Exercise- Daily exercise is a key factor to managing you glucose levels. As you exercise, your body uses up extra glucose stored in the cells as means to provide you with energy.  This can be something as simple as walking 30 minutes a day.
2. Poor Diet- Your blood glucose level can be higher based on the types of foods you eat.  Consuming too many high carbohydrate foods, such as potato chips, sodas and bread will increase your blood glucose level.  A healthy, low carbohydrate diet, consisting of plenty of vegetables and fruits will help keep your blood sugar levels under control.
3. Dehydration- Your blood glucose level can go up simply because you have not had enough water. Make sure to stay hydrated so your body has everything it needs to regulate your glucose level.
4. Stress- When your stress level goes up, it sends a signal to your body that initiates the ‘fight or flight’ response. This causes your blood sugar level to go up, as your body is preparing to expend extra energy. Monitor your stress level and cope as needed!

Follow these four simple steps and not only will you tackle your blood sugar levels, you will also improve your health.

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Are You at Risk for Pre-diabetes?

More than 23 million Americans have diabetes, and nearly one in four does not know it, according to the American Diabetes Association. In addition,  45 million more Americans are headed down the road to diabetes because they are classified as pre-diabetic, showing insulin resistance and higher than normal blood sugar levels which puts them at high risk of developing diabetes over the next 10 years. Again, most people with pre-diabetes aren’t aware they have it.

Diabetes and pre-diabetes are major health concerns for the 21st century and typically affect those who are overweight, over 45 years of age or have a family history of diabetes. Our modern day lifestyle with little regular exercise and an unhealthy diet make pre-diabetes a growing concern.

In reality it is very easy to detect whether you have pre-diabetes and begin preventative measures. A simple fasting blood sugar test is all it takes to see if you have healthy blood sugar levels. For most, blood sugar levels can be slowed and even prevented with some sensible lifestyle changes.

Here are some tips to help you manage your blood sugar levels:

Eat Healthy

Healthy eating begins with healthy shopping. If you buy the right things then eating right follows on from there. Try to eat 5 portions of fresh fruit and vegetables every day. Add a banana to your whole-grain cereal, cut up an apple for a snack and substitute a variety of colorful vegetables for fries, pasta and calorie-laden side dishes.

Exercise
Fresh air and exercise have many health benefits including helping to maintain healthy blood sugar levels. The Diabetes Prevention Program recommends a brisk 30-minute walk at least five days a week.

Lose Weight
If you need an incentive to lose weight, this should be it. Losing as little as 5-7% of your body weight can lower your risk of becoming diabetic by 58%. If you weigh 200 pounds now, shedding just 10-14 pounds can be life-changing. Commit to losing a pound a week for the next 3 months. It will be easy if you are exercising and eating more healthily.

Supplements
Taking a supplement and eating more foods that contain zinc can help bring down blood sugar levels.  Supplements containing lipoic acid, a potent antioxidant has been found to improve the transport of glucose into your cells by as much as 63%.

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The number of people who have diabetes is on the rise. More and more people are overweight and leading inactive lifestyles which have resulted in rising cases of diabetes or pre-diabetes.  Diabetes occurs when your body cannot process insulin or simply does not produce enough of it. Insulin processes the sugar or glucose from the food you eat and provides the energy to fuel your body. When the glucose is not processed through the body, it stays in the blood therefore raising the amount of sugar in your blood. This condition is referred to as high blood sugar or hyperglycemia.

Type 2 diabetes is the most common. Around ninety percent of people who have diabetes suffer from type 2. In this type, the body produces the insulin but cannot process it effectively. This type can be controlled or even prevented through lifestyle changes involving diet, weight loss, and exercise.
Here are 5 simple and safe ways to control your blood sugar levels:

1. Eating healthy foods every 2 to 3 hours.
   Eating healthy foods frequently helps prevent drops in blood sugar, which can lead to sugar binges and increased blood sugar levels. An intake of a low carb diet is perhaps the most well known way to reduce your blood sugar levels.  High fiber foods such as dry beans, oatmeal, and whole grain bread also help to manage diabetes. You should also eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables.
2. Exercise.
   You should exercise at least 20 to 30 minutes a day.  It takes only a few missed days of working out and poor eating to worsen a person’s insulin resistance.  Be sure to skip the sugary sports drinks after exercise.  Scientists at the University of Massachusetts recently discovered that excising improved insulin sensitivity by 40%, however produced no improvements when the burned energy was replaced with mostly carbohydrates, such as sugary sports drinks.
3. Spice it up with Cinnamon.
   Studies show cinnamon can improve insulin sensitivity.  This means your body needs less of the hormone insulin to keep your blood sugar levels in check.
   
   
4. Supplements.
   Taking a supplement and eating more foods that contain zinc can help to bring down blood sugar levels.  In addition, supplements containing lipoic acid, a potent antioxidant has been found to improve the transport of glucose into your cells by as much as 63%.
5. Snack on foods rich in Magnesium.
   Snacking on sunflower seeds can help control your blood sugar levels because they’re rich in magnesium, a mineral that fights insulin resistance.

Follow these simple tips and you will be on your way to protecting your health by maintaining healthier blood sugar levels.

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The number of Americans with diabetes has grown to about 24 million people, or roughly 8 percent of the U.S. population.

A report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, based on data from 2007, indicates an increase of about 3 million cases since over just two years. The CDC estimates another 57 million people have a condition called pre-diabetes, which puts people at increased risk for the disease.

Diabetes results from defects in insulin production that cause sugar to build up in the body. It is the seventh leading cause of death in the U.S. If you are interested in  prevention and a natural way to manage blood sugar this product works wonders:

Glucose Factors™
Blood Sugar Formula

The Complete All Natural
Doctor Developed Formula
to Support Healthy
Blood Sugar Levels

The 13 All Natural, Highly Potent Ingredients in Glucose Factors Have Demonstrated their Ability to Help:

• Neutralize Your Cravings for Sweets
• Support Healthy Blood Sugar Levels
• Promote Proper Pancreatic Function while Improving Your Liver Functions
• Support Healthy Cholesterol Levels, Cardiac Health and Optimal Digestive Function
• Promote Healthy Circulation in Your Feet and Hands
• Maintain Healthy Blood Flow to the Optical Fibers of Your Eyes
• May Convert a Higher Percentage of Glucose into Glycogen, Providing Overall Energy

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Glucose Factors™