Diabetes and Nutrition
Diabetes affects approximately 23.8 million Americans (7.8% of the population). Approximately 5.7 million people are undiagnosed, unaware they have symptoms of the disease. By 2010, medical experts agree that this will be the #1 disease, surpassing heart disease and cancer. November is American Diabetes Month. Consider this: Metabolic Syndrome, the "precursor" is defined as having at least 3 of the following risk factors: high triglycerides, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, above normal cholesterol and excess body weight. Unhealthy eating habits and sedentary lifestyles have produced enormous increases in rates of this condition that now affects almost 1 in 4 Americans. It is defined as a disorder of carbohydrate metabolism characterized by high blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia) and presence of sugar in the urine (glycosuria). It develops when there is an inadequate production of insulin by the pancreas or the inability of insulin to facilitate the transport of glucose into the cells. An additional 14 million have impaired fasting glucose levels (borderline diabetic). That's 30 million individuals affected, an increase from 4.9% of the U.S. population in 1990 to 7.3% in 2000 – a 49% increase. There are basically 3 different classifications of this disease: First,Type 1 is caused by the inability
of the pancreas to produce sufficient insulin as a result of failure of the
"B-cells" in the pancreas. Also known as "insulin dependent," it accounts for up to 10% of all cases reported. Type 2 or non-insulin dependent (NIDDM) is the result of the ineffectiveness of insulin to facilitate the transport of glucose into the cells and is a result of insulin resistance. "Insulin resistance" refers to the condition where a normal insulin concentration in the blood produces a less than normal response. It's primary function is to facilitate the transport of glucose from the blood into the cell. When this happens, the body needs more insulin to transport a given amount of glucose across the cell membrane into the cell. Overweight/obesity is the #1 cause for diagnosis. An increase in fat causes resistance in cells; a decrease in weight = a more adequate blood sugar level control. Symptoms of this disease to help identify those at risk are include:
DIET: A well-balanced diet consisting of low-carbohydrates is generally prescribed for increasing sugar absorption. However, this may necessitate an increase in dietary fat, which can have a major negative effect on blood lipid levels. Since those with metabolic syndrome are already at greater risk with coronary artery disease, therefore a low-calorie diet is desirable. It is important to remember that the restrictions of one's diet also presents a decrease in other key nutrients the body may require. Simply providing a low-carb diet avoid of fat may not be enough to provide the body with everything needed on a daily basis. Supplementing the diet with a nutritional supplement will allow the intake of various vitamin, minerals and amino acids critical to the body's overall daily function. A powerful ingredient called Pycnogenol has been proven in clinical and university research studies to help lower blood glucose levels and blood pressure in type 2 diabetics. Participants who took 125mg of this ingredient for 12 weeks were able to cut their blood pressure medication in half. They also had drops of 23.7 points in their LDL cholesterol. The number of diagnoised cases continues to rise each year. Additionally, the ages of reported cases is getting younger and younger. What was once an older person's health problem is becoming more prevalent in those younger than 25 years old. As people continue to eat poorly and do less physical activity the risk of being diagnosed is increasing daily. Even for those who are genetically susceptible to this disease, diet and exercise can help tremendously in reducing the risk. Avoid the foods that put you at risk (soda, foods high in fat/sugar)and take a supplement to get the necessary nutrients that are lacking with most foods.
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