Diabetes Diet

Matrix · � #1 � 04-09-2009, 02:48 AM

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Type 2 diabetes affects approximately 18 million men, women and children in the US, and that number is growing at an alarming rate. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control have recently classified type 2 diabetes as an epidemic because the number of people diagnosed has doubled between the years of 1990 to 2005. Why is this happening? Poor diet and lifestyle are thought to be the primary reasons. The fatter and more out of shape we become, the more likely were are to contract this potentially life-threatening disorder.

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The good news is that Type 2 diabetes is also manageable. Sometimes medications are necessary to achieve that goal. But there are also dietary strategies that can help. And as far as diets are concerned, there is now a considerable amount of debate about which kind of diet is best to help keep diabetics healthy. Today I want to present the results of a recent study that compares two diet plans.

A Low-Glycemic Diet (represented by the first pyramid) - A diet that utilizes certain lower-sugar fruits, non-starchy vegetables, whole grains, lean meats and low-fat dairy. The goal of such a diet is to focus on foods that are unlikely to cause significant fluctuations in one’s blood sugar levels.
A Ketogenic Diet (represented by the second pyramid) - This is a high-fat, moderate-protein diet. It allows for plenty of fatty sources of protein, certain vegetables, whole fat dairy and a minimal amount of fruits and grains. The goal of this diet is also to help keep blood sugar levels balanced.

A total of 84 overweight, type 2 diabetics were enrolled in the experiment. They all lived in a community setting, which allowed for strict control over their diet and subsequent testing.
Half of the group was put on a low-carbohydrate diet. The diet was limited to under 20 grams of carbs per day, but was not calorically restricted. In other words, no daily calorie limit was set.
The remaining half was placed on a reduced-calorie, low-glycemic diet. This diet aimed to limit carbohydrates to 55%. A caloric limit was set for this group. The goal was to eat about 500 calories less than what would be needed to maintain their weight.
Each group was provided with guidance about how to implement the diet and how to exercise. They were also given a nutritional supplement that contained: 200 mcg of vanadyl sulfate, 600 mcg of chromium glycinate and 200 mg of alpha-lipoic acid. All of these nutrients have been previously shown to improve insulin sensitivity and blood glucose control.

The authors of this study, which appeared in the December 19th issue of Nutrition and Metabolism, designed the study in the following manner:

The primary outcome the researchers hoped to find was an improvement in blood sugar control by testing for a blood-bound substance called hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c). HbA1c provides a picture of how well (or poorly) blood sugar levels have been controlled over a 6-12 week period.

Read the full article: Healthy Fellow: The Diabetes Diet

bbmartin · � #2 � 05-12-2009, 05:58 PM

I've had Type 1 diabetes for 48 years, my husband has had Type 2 for over 10. 5 months ago I found a new doctor who prescribed the book "The Diabetes Diet" by Richard Bernstein M.D. Dr. Bernstein himself has had Type 1 diabetes since 1947 and is still going strong.

The objective is to normalize blood sugar levels; that is, attain blood sugar levels that non-diabetics enjoy. Normalizing blood sugars prevents and can reverse many of the complications associated with diabetes.

It is an extremely low carb diet, carbs primarily coming from plenty of green veggies and the conversion of protein into carbohydrate during metabolism. My husband and I have been following this for about 6 months now and we are definitely experiencing greatly improved blood sugars plus losing weight, which has previously seemed impossible.

Dr. Bernstein explains in a very "user friendly" way how carbohydrate consumption and insulin work in the body and affect blood sugar levels.

We are extremely happy about the results and progress we are experiencing from learning and using this invaluable information.

Sincerely,
B.B. Martin

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Arrowwind09 · � #3 � 05-13-2009, 07:34 AM

Hey, welcome to the forum!

If you supplemented your diet with Lugol's iodine perhaps you could get rid of it entirely.
Also, some people have greatly improved their diabetic situation with the use of MMS.

BTW, your link doesn't work.

bbmartin · � #4 � 05-14-2009, 02:37 PM

Hi Arrowwind09,

Thanks for the welcome and the heads up on my link - I fixed it

I'd love to find out more about your suggestions - do you have any good sources of information about these supplements and diabetes?

Thanks, and have a great day,

BB

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Arrowwind09 · � #5 � 05-14-2009, 05:24 PM

There are several threads about these topics here. You could read them then ask questions on them and someone will respond. Just use the forum search found in the top toolbar

bbmartin · � #6 � 05-15-2009, 10:40 AM

Great, thanks

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