Well, I am not a Diabetic, but members of family is not spared by this condition. It's not even in family history but family history is not relevant these days, no one is really safe because our environment and lifestyle makes us ill.
I just read in the papers that Diabetes is a complication / side effects of taking too much or long maintenance from anti-hypertensive and lipids (statins) drugs.
I agree because I also observed to friends and family members who's taking too much medications and prolonged use of these maintenance drugs developed diabetes and that was sad and alarming. Also the lifestyle and eating habits of mostly processed carbohydrates like white sugar, flour and pasta. Sugar is everywhere in soda drinks, breads, pastries, cakes, candies, bottled juice drinks, fruit snacks, and so on. Too much of these can stressed our pancreas to produce more insulin.
I created a design to combat diabetes naturally as possible to help friends and family members with limited financial resources. Here are my options:
1. If you are a Type "O" individual you must go on a strict low carbohydrate diet, it was noted that type "O" person has a poor metabolism of carbohydrates and tend to store more glycogen in the body and are prone to diabetes and getting obese.
2. One misconception about hyperglycemia according to my friend Dr. Sonny Viloria is that sweet fruits will increases your blood glucose. But he said no, as long as you take the fruits in its freshest form (not bottled, processed or canned), because mostly of fruit sugar is fructose which is different from glucose which causes diabetes, so go and eat fresh fruits in moderation of course.
3. Moderation in everything is the key, low fat, low salt, high fiber diet helps a lot, avoid diet rich in processed carbohydrates but instead choose whole grains as substitute like brown rice, red rice or unpolished rice, these kind of rice is slowly metabolized compared to the white rice so there is gradual release of glucose when it breaks down, no shoot up, banana and camote (and other root crops) are good source of carbohydrates for diabetic. Obesity is a contributing factors for diabetes especially the type 2 non insulin dependent.
4. Have an OGTT (Oral Glucose Tolerance Test) it is the best test to diagnose diabetes, it is a combination of Fasting (FBS), and Post-Prandial Blood Sugar test (PPBS) and Oral Glucose Challenge Test (OGCT). It can monitor if you have poor sugar metabolism even though you have a normal FBS.
HgBA1c (Glycosylated Hemoglobin) test is to monitor the average sugar level for the past 3 months, our blood cells undergo a glycosylation process in times we have a high sugar levels, so even if you have a normal FBS today and you have a high HgBA1C it means your sugar levels are poorly controlled or you could be cheating on your diet.
HgBA1c (Glycosylated Hemoglobin) test is to monitor the average sugar level for the past 3 months, our blood cells undergo a glycosylation process in times we have a high sugar levels, so even if you have a normal FBS today and you have a high HgBA1C it means your sugar levels are poorly controlled or you could be cheating on your diet.
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| Panutsa or Raw Sugar better than white sugar |
Agave sweetener, it is a natural sweetener from Agave plant from Mexico. Coco nectar is a natural sugar from coconut flowers, Stevia is also a herbal sweetener, it is easily to grow and when dried and powdered has the same sweetness of commercial white sugar.
Honey as long as it is wild, raw, pure and unfiltered, preferably highland honey, because some commercially available honey in the supermarket I am anxious if they are really pure, I heard some added sugar or those cultured honey bees are fed with sugars, so be careful in choosing and buying honey.
Muscovado sugar is less adulterated and processed so I preferably use this one than white sugar and less expensive from the previously mentioned sweetener, or if you can train your taste bud without sweets much better. Please please avoid artificial sweeteners like aspartame, nutrasweet splenda. in the US, studies showed it is said to be the culprit of Parkinson's, Multiple Sclerosis and Alzheimer's diseases.
The local raw sugar (Muscovado) or "panutsa" in Tagalog, though it is very sweet, is natural, pure and it is safer than white sugar, because processed white sugar is bleached, chemically treated and all the nutrients are washed out with nothing left, only the sweet taste of C12H22O11, but if you can't avoid white sugar, use in moderation.
Narra bark, taken the inner bark of Narra tree and boil makes a good tea and health drink, it not only lower glucose but also cholesterol and boost immune system. our country is exporting it to Africa and use it for their AIDS patients. Commercially available in Mercury drugstores as ECARMA tea and capsules. I tried it and really good, also makes me lose weight .
Taheebo (La Pachol) can lower blood sugar levels and have lots of other health benefits.
Banaba tea is also really good, as a matter of fact my old relatives used to boil this as their health maintenance when I was a kid.
Ampalaya tea is also proven by the Department of health to lower blood sugar so you may dried the leaves and boil and drink it, ampalaya leaves are also great garnishing for cooking like in corn soup, sardines and monggo dishes.
Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) when taken internally (2 tbps in a glass of water) 3X a day it is a powerful alternative to bring that sugar level to normal, I had proven this with my own family members, example are my diabetic brother religiously drink it and lowers the sugar levels dramatically.
IV Laser Therapy for Diabetes (a non-pharmacologic approach):
Neem Tree Leaves is also very good for lowering blood sugar:
Cinnamon cures Diabetes: Recent studies on cinnamon suggest that it can help maintain blood sugar levels at a consistent area. According to Dr. Youngsoo Kim who showed the research from the University of Calgary .
7. Exercise and morning sun to burn those calories, excess sugars and store glycogen and also to stimulate our pancreas, no need for strenuous exercise a simple brisk walking will do.
8. Our circulatory and nervous system are affected by diabetes it makes our nerves, veins and arteries hardened, so my Doctor friend suggest a lukewarm foot soak as often as possible. I also recommend this to my family since some of them are complaining of numbness and loss of sensitivity in their limbs and feet. Soak feet in lukewarm water for 30 mins to 1 hour, you may add epsom salt or sea salt for a more detoxifying action. It "awakens" our nerves and veins according to my friend and improved blood circulation. Long term diabetes could damage our kidneys and the eyes (diabetic retinopathy) so make sure it was under control and our circulation good always.
9. Regular detoxification and cleansing also help, consult a health practitioner in choosing the right detox programs for you., regularly check and monitor improvements and blood sugar levels it helps you to make an evaluation and trend on how your diabetes is improving or worsening.
10. Avoid too much dependence on anti-cholesterol, anti-hypertensive and steroids medications, long term use of these drugs causes diabetes, try to reduce cholesterol and HBP the natural way.
10. Avoid too much dependence on anti-cholesterol, anti-hypertensive and steroids medications, long term use of these drugs causes diabetes, try to reduce cholesterol and HBP the natural way.
Recommended diet for Diabetic:
1. Macrobiotic diet
2. South Beach diet.
3. Blood Type diet
1. Macrobiotic diet
2. South Beach diet.
3. Blood Type diet
Recommended Clinic and Doctors Treating and Managing Diabetes:
Dr. Angelita C. Sta Teresa (Integrative Medicine)
Dr. Danilo P. Delfin (Internist-Cardiologist)
Integrated Laser and Complementary Medicine Center (477-0644/631-7821)
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