I am thrilled and interested in your new website. I have been a type 2 diabetic for 10 years. Though I have always eaten fairly healthy and am not over weight, I am having difficulty keeping my BG in check. I have been very discouraged by the attitude of my current physician, though I was told that he treats alternatively. I am hoping to get some additional information and how I can control and eventually overcome this condition because I firmly believe that it is possible.
The basic treatment for type II diabetes is shifting from simple carbs (potatoes, breads, pasta, rice, fruits) toward more and more complex carbs, like vegetables and legumes. Whole grains are much better than refined grains, but you will need to watch all grain intake, as grains are high in carbs.
Because insulin resistance is part of type II diabetes, the following will help reduce that issue:
- chromium,
- vanadium,
- biotin,
- DHEA,
- testosterone (if levels are low you will need a physician to prescribe).
- Metformin (Glucophage) is also safe and helps with insulin resistance.
Diet is always the most important factor. Recent studies have shown that adapting a primarily raw diet can be effective in reducing and even eliminating type II diabetes.
My doctor says I can get all the vitamins and minerals I need from my food. What is your opinion on this?
I used to say the same thing to my patients, back in the days before I studied healthy alternatives. It is the party line of allopathic medicine, although that is starting to change. Here's the bottom line, and I'll follow up with some info on what allopaths are now doing:
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1 Suz // Jul 6, 2010 at 8:57 am
Dr. Mark Hyman just came out with a cool program that he calls Diabesity (obesity and type two diabetes). Mark knows that type 2 can be cured with good nutrition. He is promoting this at this link:
http://diabesity.ultrawellness.com/is/551.
His other diets and books have been phenomenal, and I know that this one will be equally as good.
2 Suz // Jul 6, 2010 at 9:02 am
One more comment for people giving up pasta and being miserable. I found this wonderful product called Miracle Noodles. I order it from http://www.miraclenoodle.com.
These are noodles made with a fiber called konjac. They are delicious and take on the flavor of any sauce or dish that you add them to. Plus they have no calories and only 3 grams of carbs.
I eat them whenever I have eaten too many calories but am still hungry. They are filling. Sometimes I just add them to some chicken broth or veggie stirfry. Yum. Until Friday7/9, they have a 12% discount.
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