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Journal of Natural Health, July, 1999 |
![]() by Donna Alderman, D.O. |
Diabetes Are You One of Five Million? |
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| Five million Americans have diabetes and dont know it. Could you be one
them? I hope not, because not knowing if you are at risk is dangerous to your health.
Rather than burying your head in the sand and denying that you are at risk, it would be
far wiser and healthier to be tested for this silent nemesis by your physician. This year alone, some 187,000 people will die as a result of their inability to control Type II diabetes (also called non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus [NIDDM]). Type II diabetes is the sixth leading cause of death by disease. Fortunately, you can easily manage diabeteswith sensible diet, exercise and specific nutritional support such as Circ Elation and Skin Elation oral and topical formulas from Whitewing Labs. Are You at Risk? Symptoms include frequent urination, excessive thirst, weight gain, fatigue, numbness in extremities, and blurred vision. Obesity and a diet high in refined carbohydrates are two of the key risk factors. Do not ignore these symptoms or risk factors if you or a loved one has them. Take Action; |
risk of Type II diabetes. On the other hand, complex carbohydrates such as whole-wheat bread, legumes, oatmeal, millet and brown rice result in a lowered risk. These foods release sugar at a slower rate into the bloodstream. Natural Alternatives to Support Healthy Insulin Balance |
Bilberry, the
European cousin of the North American blueberry, helps protect arteries and nerves from
damage due to diabetes. Eat a half cup of fresh deeply colored blueberries every day and
take bilberry supplements such as Circ Elation. Chromium deficiency is widespread; up to 90% of Americans are deficient. Very recently a study published in the journal Diabetes (1997;46:1786-91) showed that regular supplementation with the form of chromium found in Circ Elation improved several biochemical markers. Fasting serum glucose scores for a two hour glucose tolerance test were significantly lower in supplemented patients than in control subjects. An added bonus in this study was that cholesterol levels also markedly declined! Chromium supplements may improve uptake of glucose to your cells where it can be metabolized to produce energy. Chromium is found in whole grains or brewers yeast. Vitamin C enhances capillary strength which improves blood flow. Dietary sources of vitamin C include leafy greens, broccoli, peppers, oranges and grapefruit. Get Checked, Eat Right, Use Circ Elation
and Skin Elation |
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