Uncovering the Silent Epidemic
and
Empowering Prevention and Management
Strategies for Diabetes
Diabetes is characterized by
varying degrees of carbohydrate intolerance due to insufficient insulin
production by the beta cells of the liver, arms or insulin islets,
insensitivity of body cells, but also other glandular organs and body tissues.
Also included in tissues. Common symptoms of diabetes are sugar in the urine,
high blood sugar, excessive thirst, excessive hunger, muscle wasting, weight loss, and weakness.
Diabetes is closely related to
obesity. At least 80 percent of all diabetics are or were obese. Consumption of
refined carbohydrates appears to be a major contributing factor to obesity. The
pancreas secretes insulin to help the body absorb sugar into the cells. If the
pancreas isn’t working at its best, there won’t be enough insulin to get sugar
into the cells, which builds up sugar, which can lead to more heart disease.
The excess sugar will then also turn into fat.
A good diabetes regimen
excludes all refined foods such as sugar, sweets, pastries, white flour
products and white rice. It replaces them with natural high-fiber carbohydrates
that take longer to digest. The key is to provide the body with slow-burning fuel
that won’t cause a sudden spike in blood sugar and therefore the need for extra
insulin. All meals should always be kept small and taken six times a day. At
most 75% of the diet should consist of raw foods.
Your doctor will tell you that
the most important thing you can do besides eating well is exercise. Through
exercise, your body can absorb many extra sugars without using insulin. So good
health takes hard work, but eating well, exercising and having a positive
mental attitude will make all the difference.