John and Sue Douglas

In co-operation with Jorgen Jensen and

Soren Egstrup

Understanding Diabetes

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Contents Preface .................................................................................................................................................... 4

Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 5

What is Diabetes? ................................................................................................................................... 7

Is Diabetes serious? ............................................................................................................................ 7

What are the risk factors for Diabetes? .............................................................................................. 7

What are the symptoms? ................................................................................................................... 8

Can you prevent Diabetes? ................................................................................................................. 8

How is Diabetes treated? .................................................................................................................... 9

A global epidemic ................................................................................................................................ 9

The costs of Diabetes ........................................................................................................................ 10

Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes .......................................................................................................... 11

Pre-Diabetes ...................................................................................................................................... 12

Risk factors for Pre-Diabetes ............................................................................................................ 12

Risk factors for Type 2 Diabetes: ...................................................................................................... 13

The good news .................................................................................................................................. 13

Diabetes Type 1 ................................................................................................................................. 14

Insulin therapy .................................................................................................................................. 15

Managing your Diabetes ................................................................................................................... 15

Complications of Diabetes ................................................................................................................ 16

Your Diabetes healthcare team can help .......................................................................................... 16

Type 2 Diabetes ................................................................................................................................. 17

What is DIABETES Type 2 .................................................................................................................. 18

Diabetes, the real problem! .............................................................................................................. 18

Are You at Risk? ................................................................................................................................ 19

What are the symptoms? ................................................................................................................. 19

Symptoms of Diabetes .......................................................................................................................... 21

What are the main Symptoms of Diabetes? ..................................................................................... 21

Diabetic Testing - Knowledge is Power! ............................................................................................ 22

Diabetic Foods - why “Diabetic Foods” are NOT needed. ................................................................ 23

It is NOT necessary to avoid sugar completely. ................................................................................ 24

A Cure for Diabetes? ............................................................................................................................. 25

Effect of excess Insulin ...................................................................................................................... 27

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Your choices .......................................................................................................................................... 29

To do list ............................................................................................................................................ 29

VITAMARK® Products ............................................................................................................................ 30

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Preface

In this free e-Book we are going to tell you how we got control of our Diabetes. We are going to invite you to do the same. Part of that invitation will be setting your own goals of what you want to achieve within your Diabetes control. We will be providing useful information and making suggestions concerning the actions you may want to take that might help you, as they have others in similar situations. This book contains:

Introduction

General information about Diabetes

Specific information on Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes

Suggestions on ways to help control the progression of your Diabetes and related complications.

Additional resources that may help you! Sue Douglas Jorgen Jensen Legal Notice The information in this e-book is strictly for informational purposes. While I have used my efforts in creating this FREE e-Book for you, I make no representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy, applicability, fitness or completeness of the contents of the e-Book. This e-Book does not come with any warranties (express or implied), or fitness for any particular purpose. We call in no event be held liable to any party for any direct, indirect, punitive, special, incidental or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from the use of this material, which is provided "AS IS", and without warranties. You are strongly advised to consult your Doctor / health care provider before changing your diet or starting any exercise program that could affect your Diabetes or other health conditions.

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Introduction Hi, My Name is Sue Douglas and I'd like to personally thank you for downloading this e-Book & I hope you find the information informative. My Story I am Hypoglycaemic (low blood sugar), and it all started with me having Gestational Diabetes when I was pregnant with my 4 children some 24 years ago. There is a history of Diabetes in our family, mostly on my mum’s side, so the risk of me having the disease is very high. With this awareness, I now take steps to reduce the possible long-term impact of this disease on my life by taking nutritional products designed to regulate my blood sugar levels. Jorgen Jensen's Story I was born in 1950 and I got a degree in Economics from the University in Aarhus, Denmark, in 1977. In 1994 I was diagnosed with Diabetes Type 2 and my Doctor told me to change my Diet and to exercise. In May 1999 I was affected by a Blood Clot in the middle of the night. I had a heart surgery and a list of prescribed medicine. In June 2003 I woke up. A lightning bolt struck me – no one in the Healthcare System ever told me what Diabetes 2 really is. I started a search on the Internet and found some amazing points which I have further checked. Diabetes type 2 has its root in nutrition. Now I am in a position where I can help other people manage their Health. Create a healthy Lifestyle for Yourself. Make the Cells in your Body burn more Sugar & create more Vital Energy for all your life's Purposes. Many Health Issues has Roots in the Fact, that the Cells gradually lose the Ability to burn Sugar.

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We have found a way to repair our Cells, & now we are as good as new. We want to help People do the same, & Enable them to help each other. Here is what we found to be important in handling our own problems with the Blood Sugar:

Get the right Attitude. Believe you can do it, and then DO it. Confidence! - At the end of the day you are responsible for yourself.

Compose your Diet properly regarding Carbohydrates and Proteins - Think before you eat and be aware of your habits.

Take the right Vitamins and Minerals - Diabetics have to take extra.

Look around and enjoy the content. You can information here about Diabetes, vitamins and health supplements products & their benefits. If we can ever be of help in answering a question, give us a call. Our contact information is at the end of this e-Book. John & Sue Douglas

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What is Diabetes? There are three main types of Diabetes. Type 1 Diabetes, usually diagnosed in children and adolescents, occurs when the pancreas is unable to produce insulin. Insulin is a hormone that controls the amount of glucose in the blood. Approximately 10 per cent of people with Diabetes have Type 1 Diabetes. The remaining 90 per cent have Type 2 Diabetes, which occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body does not effectively use the insulin that is produced. Type 2 Diabetes usually develops in adulthood, although increasing numbers of children in high-risk populations are being diagnosed. A third type of Diabetes, gestational Diabetes, is a temporary condition that occurs during pregnancy. It affects approximately 2 to 4 per cent of all pregnancies (in the non-Aboriginal population) and involves an increased risk of developing Diabetes for both mother and child. Is Diabetes serious? If left untreated or improperly managed, Diabetes can result in a variety of complications, including:

Heart disease

Kidney disease

Eye disease

Problems with erection (impotence)

Nerve damage The first step in preventing or delaying the onset of these complications is recognising the risk factors, as well as signs and symptoms of Diabetes. What are the risk factors for Diabetes? If you are aged 40 or older, you are at risk for Type 2 Diabetes and should be tested at least every three years. If any of the following risks factors apply, you should be tested earlier and/or more often.

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Being:

A member of a high-risk group (Aboriginal, Hispanic, Asian, South Asian or African descent);

Overweight (especially if you carry most of your weight around your middle).

Having:

A parent, brother or sister with Diabetes Health complications that are associated with Diabetes;

Given birth to a baby that weighed more than 9 lb;

Had gestational Diabetes (Diabetes during pregnancy);

Impaired glucose tolerance or impaired fasting glucose;

High blood pressure;

High cholesterol or other fats in the blood;

Been diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome, acanthosis nigricans (darkened patches of skin), or schizophrenia.

What are the symptoms? Signs and symptoms of Diabetes include the following:

Unusual thirst;

Frequent urination;

Weight change (gain or loss);

Extreme fatigue or lack of energy;

Blurred vision;

Frequent or recurring infections;

Cuts and bruises that are slow to heal;

Tingling or numbness in the hands or feet;

Trouble getting or maintaining an erection. It is important to recognise, however, that many people who have Type 2 Diabetes may display no symptoms. Can you prevent Diabetes? Scientists believe that lifestyle changes can help prevent or delay the onset of Type 2 Diabetes. A healthy meal plan, weight control and physical activity are important prevention steps.

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How is Diabetes treated? People with Diabetes can expect to live active, independent and vital lives if they make a lifelong commitment to careful Diabetes management, which includes the following: Education: Diabetes education is an important first step. All people with Diabetes need to be informed about their condition. Physical Activity: Regular physical activity helps your body lower blood glucose levels, promotes weight loss, reduces stress and enhances overall fitness. Nutrition: What, when and how much you eat all play an important role in regulating blood glucose levels. Weight Management: Maintaining a healthy weight is especially important in the management of Type 2 Diabetes. Medication: Type 1 Diabetes is always treated with insulin. Type 2 Diabetes is managed through physical activity and meal planning and may require medications and/or insulin to assist your body in controlling blood glucose more effectively. Lifestyle Management: Learning to reduce stress levels in day-to-day life can help people with Diabetes better manage their disease. Blood Pressure: High blood pressure can lead to eye disease, heart disease, stroke and kidney disease, so people with Diabetes should try to maintain a blood pressure level at or below 130/80. To do this, you may need to change your eating and physical activity habits and/or take medication. A global epidemic An estimated 285 million people worldwide are affected by Diabetes. With a further 7 million people developing Diabetes each year, this number is expected to hit 438 million by 2030.

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Based on a U.S. study, a North American child born in 2000 stands a one in three chance of being diagnosed with Diabetes in his or her lifetime 1. In the North America and Caribbean area, more than 37 million people have Diabetes and this number is expected to reach 53 million by 2030. Approximately 10% of people with Diabetes have Type 1 Diabetes. The number of people with Type 2 Diabetes is increasing dramatically due to a number of factors:

The population is aging.

Obesity rates are rising.

Western lifestyles are increasingly sedentary.

Indigenous people are three to five times more likely than the general population to develop Type 2 Diabetes.

Almost 80% of new North Americans come from populations that are at higher risk for Type 2 Diabetes. These include people of Indigenous, Hispanic, Asian, South Asian or African descent.

1 Canadian Diabetes Association, 2008

The costs of Diabetes The personal costs of Diabetes may include a reduced quality of life and the increased likelihood of complications such as heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, blindness, amputation and erectile dysfunction. Approximately 50% of people with Diabetes will die as a result of heart disease or stroke. Diabetes is a contributing factor in the deaths of more than 300,000 North Americans each year. North American adults with Diabetes are twice as likely to die prematurely, compared to people without Diabetes. Life expectancy for people with Type 1 Diabetes may be shortened by as much as 15 yrs. For people with Type 2 Diabetes life may be shortened by 5 to 10 yrs. The financial burden of Diabetes and its complications is enormous.

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People with Diabetes incur medical costs that are two to three times higher than those without Diabetes. A person with Diabetes can face direct costs for medication and supplies ranging from $1,000 to $15,000 a year. In 2010, it‘s estimated that Diabetes will cost the US healthcare system $214.2 billion, rising to $288.7 billion by 2030. 2

2 Data supplied by the International Diabetes Federation

Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes To date there is no proven way to prevent Type 1 Diabetes. The onset of Type 2 Diabetes may be prevented or delayed, through increased physical activity, healthy eating and weight loss. Taking these steps now can lead to a healthier future. In a large study 3, people at risk of Type 2 Diabetes were able to reduce their risk by 58% by exercising moderately for 30 minutes a day and by losing 5 to 7% of their body weight. In people age 60 and older, the risk was cut by almost 71%. Other large studies have shown similar results in reducing risk. 3 MedStar Research Institute, Hyattsville, Maryland, USA Diabetes Prevention Program Outcomes

study, published in The Lancet on November 14, 2009.

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Pre-Diabetes Pre-Diabetes refers to blood glucose levels that are higher than normal, but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as Type 2 Diabetes (i.e. a fasting plasma glucose level of 7.0 mmol/L or higher). Although not everyone with pre-Diabetes will develop Type 2 Diabetes, many people will. It is important to know if you have pre-Diabetes, because research has shown that some long-term complications associated with Diabetes – such as heart disease and nerve damage – may begin during pre-Diabetes. Risk factors for Pre-Diabetes Like Type 2 Diabetes, pre-Diabetes can occur without you knowing it, so being aware of your risks and being tested are important. This is especially true if you have pre-Diabetes as part of the ―metabolic syndrome‖, meaning you also have high blood pressure, high levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (the ―bad‖ cholesterol) and triglycerides, low levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) (the ―good‖ cholesterol) and a tendency toward abdominal obesity.

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Risk factors for Type 2 Diabetes:

Being 40 years of age or older

Having a close relative (parent or sibling) who has Type 2 Diabetes;

Being a member of a high-risk population, such as those of Indigenous, Hispanic, Asian, South Asian or African descent;

Having a history of impaired glucose tolerance or impaired fasting glucose;

Having already some evidence of the complications of Diabetes, such as eye, nerve or kidney problems;

Having heart disease;

Having a history of gestational Diabetes mellitus;

Having high blood pressure;

Having high cholesterol;

Being overweight, especially around your abdomen. The risk for Type 2 Diabetes is higher as you grow older, so the American Diabetes Association recommends screening by testing ―fasting plasma glucose‖ for everyone once they reach age 40 with any of the above risk factors, and every three years after that. If you have risk factors that increase the likelihood of developing Type 2 Diabetes, you should be tested more frequently or start regular screening earlier. The good news Research has shown that if you take steps to manage your blood glucose when you have pre-Diabetes, you can delay or prevent Type 2 Diabetes from developing. You may be able to reduce blood glucose levels with simple lifestyle changes, such as increasing your physical activity and enjoying a healthy, low-fat meal plan. Losing even a modest amount of weight (5 to 10 per cent of total body weight) through healthy eating and regular physical activity can make a huge difference in your health and quality of life.

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The effectiveness of lifestyle changes in preventing the progression to Type 2 Diabetes has been proven in two large studies: the Finnish Diabetes Prevention Study and the Diabetes Prevention Program. Both of these studies showed that a low-calorie meal plan with reduced fat intake and moderate-intensity physical activity of at least 150 minutes per week resulted in a 58 per cent reduction in the number of people who progressed from pre-Diabetes to Diabetes over the next four years, even though weight loss was modest. For those in whom lifestyle changes are not enough to normalise blood glucose, at least two medications have been shown to be effective in preventing Type 2 Diabetes in people with impaired glucose tolerance or pre-Diabetes. These are metformin, proven effective in the Diabetes Prevention Program, and acarbose, shown effective in another study called STOP-NIDDM (non-insulin-dependent Diabetes mellitus). If you have pre-Diabetes, you are at increased risk for heart disease or stroke, so your doctor may wish to also treat or counsel you about cardiovascular risk factors such as tobacco use, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. The important thing to remember about pre-Diabetes is that it doesn‘t always lead to Diabetes. Determining whether or not you have it gives you a chance to change your future to one that does not include Type 2 Diabetes. Diabetes Type 1 Type 1 Diabetes, (sometimes called Juvenile Diabetes) is usually found in young children and teenagers, but can also occur later in life. In Type 1 Diabetes, your body is not producing insulin, a hormone needed to convert blood sugar into energy. Normally this hormone is produced by cells in your pancreas, but for some reason this is not happening as it should. Your body gets energy by making glucose from foods like bread, potatoes, rice, pasta, milk and fruit. To use this glucose, your body needs insulin. Insulin is a hormone that helps your body control the level of glucose (sugar) in your blood. Type 1 Diabetes is a disease in which the pancreas does not produce insulin. If you have Type 1 Diabetes, glucose builds up in your blood instead of being used for energy.

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The cause of Type 1 Diabetes remains unknown. However, it is not preventable, and it is not caused by eating too much sugar. The body‘s defence system may attack insulin making cells by mistake, but we don‘t know why. People are usually diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes before the age of 30, most often during childhood or their teens. The good news You can live a long and healthy life by keeping your blood glucose levels (the amount of sugar in your blood) in the target range set by your doctor (see our fact sheet ―Managing your blood glucose‖). You can do this by:

Taking insulin as required (and other medications, if prescribed by your doctor);

Eating healthy meals and snacks, and enjoying regular physical activity.

Insulin therapy Insulin therapy is the cornerstone of treatment for Type 1 Diabetes. There are a variety of insulin types to help manage Diabetes. Insulin can be administered by syringe, pen or pump. Many different types of insulin are now available, offering more flexibility in the number and timing of injections you may need. The insulin regimen your doctor prescribes will depend on your treatment goals, age, lifestyle, meal plan, general health and motivation. Social and financial factors may also be considered. Insulin also works differently in different people, depending on factors such as injection site, amount of insulin, etc. For more information, see our fact sheet ―Insulin: Things you should know.‖ Managing your Diabetes Here are some steps you can take to manage your Diabetes and help maintain your overall health and wellness – today and in the future:

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1) Take your insulin (and other medications) according to the regimen prescribed by your doctor;

2) Check your blood glucose levels regularly and keep them in your target range; Follow a balanced meal plan; Be physically active;

3) Keep your cholesterol and other blood fats in your target range; 4) Maintain a healthy weight; 5) Keep your blood pressure at or close to target level; 6) Manage your stress effectively; 7) Take care of your feet; 8) Don‘t smoke; and, 9) Regularly visit your doctor, dentist, and eye care specialist (every

year). Complications of Diabetes Over time, high blood glucose levels can cause complications such as blindness, heart disease, kidney problems, nerve damage and erectile dysfunction. Fortunately, good Diabetes care and management can prevent or delay the onset of these complications. Your Diabetes healthcare team can help Your Diabetes healthcare team can answer all your questions about how to manage your Diabetes well. Depending on your needs and the resources available in your community, your team might include a doctor (your family doctor or a Diabetes specialist), and Diabetes educators (nurse and dietician). Remember: the most important member of your healthcare team is you. Your team may also include:

Pharmacist

Social worker

Psychologist

Foot care specialist

Endocrinologist

Eye care specialist

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Get the support you need You might have a difficult time accepting that you or a family member has Type 1 Diabetes. A positive and realistic attitude toward Diabetes can help you manage the condition. Talk to others who have Type 1 Diabetes or who care for children with the condition – ask your local Diabetes Association branch about joining a peer-support group or visiting an information session. Type 2 Diabetes Type 2 Diabetes (sometimes called mature onset Diabetes) is the most common form of Diabetes. As with Type 1 Diabetes, the problem is related to insulin, a hormone needed to convert sugar into energy. With Type 2 Diabetes your body might be producing too little insulin, or it might not be reacting to the insulin correctly. Either way, the end result is that glucose builds up in the bloodstream instead of going into the cells. Left untreated, high blood sugar can cause serious long-term health problems. Type 2 Diabetes usually appears later in life, often between the ages of 35-45 years. As it often develops slowly, many people may not recognise the symptoms, and may have Diabetes without knowing it. If you have recently been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes, you are one of the lucky ones. Many people have Diabetes without knowing it, and are at much greater risk of long term medical complications. Finding out you have Diabetes can be upsetting, but it should not prevent you from living a long and happy life. You may need to make a few changes in your lifestyle, but these changes are also good advice for non-diabetics, so probably a good idea anyway.

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What is DIABETES Type 2 Diabetes Type 2 is a disease that simply gets worse, if you don‘t take effective action against it. Unfortunately, medications only treat the symptoms and usually do nothing to address the underlying causes. The best way to manage your diabetic condition is to address the actual cause. Diabetes, the real problem!

1) A long-term diet that has been high in carbohydrates 2) nutritional deficiencies (Effect of excess insulin)

Insulin‘s job is to push the blood sugar into the cells. The more carbohydrates consumed, the higher your blood sugar goes. In response, your body produces insulin. On the surface of the cells in your body are insulin receptors, which act like little doors, that open and close to regulate the inflow of blood sugar. After many years of consuming a high-carbohydrate diet, your cells have been bombarded with so much insulin that these doors begin to malfunction and shut down.

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With less doors open, your body needs to produce even more insulin to push the glucose into the cells. More insulin causes even more doors to close and as this vicious cycle continues, a condition called ―insulin resistance‖ sets in. Type 2 Diabetes results when your body can no longer produce enough insulin to push the blood sugar into the cells. It is simply an extreme case of ―insulin resistance‖. The key point for you to understand is that your energy, wellness and longevity are primarily dependent on improving the sensitivity of your cells to insulin - how well your cells open and close the doors and clear sugar from the blood. Since Type 2 Diabetes is really a severe case of insulin resistance, the solution is to find a way to increase the sensitivity of your cells to insulin. Are You at Risk? If you are age 40 or over, you are at risk for Type 2 Diabetes and should be tested at least every three years. Today, more than ever before, people with Diabetes can expect to live active, independent and vital lives if they make a lifelong commitment to careful management of the disease. It is important to be tested for Type 2 Diabetes if you are at risk. Left untreated or improperly managed, Diabetes can result in a variety of complications, including:

Heart disease

Kidney disease

Eye disease

Problems with erection (impotence)

Nerve damage

What are the symptoms? Signs and symptoms of Diabetes include the following:

Unusual thirst

Frequent urination

Weight change (gain or loss)

Extreme fatigue or lack of energy

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Blurred vision

Frequent or recurring infections

Cuts and bruises that are slow to heal

Tingling or numbness in hands or feet

Trouble getting and maintaining an erection It is important to recognise, however, that many people who have Type 2 Diabetes may display no symptoms.

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Symptoms of Diabetes What are the main Symptoms of Diabetes? The most consistent symptom of Diabetes mellitus (Type I and II) is elevated blood sugar levels. In Type I (insulin dependent / early onset) Diabetes, this is caused by the body not producing enough insulin to properly regulate blood sugar. In Type II (non insulin dependent/adult onset) Diabetes, it is caused by the body developing resistance to insulin, so it cannot properly use what it produces. However, high blood sugar is not something you can see in the mirror at home, so it is useful to know the side-effects of high blood sugar, which are commonly recognised as the noticeable symptoms of Diabetes. If you find yourself experiencing many of these Diabetes symptoms on a consistent, long term basis, you should visit a doctor to be tested for Diabetes. Ignoring (or not recognising) the symptoms of Diabetes can lead to long-term serious health risks and complications from untreated Diabetes. Some of the common ‗early warning‘ signs of Diabetes are:

The first symptom of Diabetes is often excessive thirst (unrelated to exercise, hot weather, or short-term illness)

Excessive hunger (you know you‘ve eaten ―enough‖ but are still hungry all the time)

Frequent urination (often noticed because you must wake up repeatedly during the night)

Tiredness and fatigue (possibly severe enough to make you fall asleep unexpectedly after meals), one of the most common symptoms of Diabetes.

Rapid and/or sudden weight loss (any dramatic change in weight is a sign to visit a doctor).

While many of the signs and symptoms of Diabetes can also be related to other causes, testing for Diabetes is very easy, and the constant/regular presence of one or more of these symptoms over an extended period of time should be cause for a visit to the doctor.

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If Diabetes is suspected, tested for, and diagnosed when those symptoms first start appearing, other more serious symptoms of advanced Diabetes can often be prevented or have their onset significantly delayed through diet, exercise and proper blood sugar management. However, often the ‗minor‘ symptoms of Diabetes go unrecognised, and physical and neurological problems may arise, resulting in some of the following symptoms:

Blurred vision (Diabetes can lead to macular degeneration and eventual blindness)

Numbness and/or tingling in the hands and feet (peripheral neuropathy, a symptom of Diabetes, causes nerve damage in the extremities)

Slow healing of minor scratches and wounds (Diabetes often leads to impaired immune system function)

Recurrent or hard-to-treat yeast infections in women (another sign of impaired immune function)

Dry or itchy skin (peripheral neuropathy also affects circulation and proper sweat gland function)

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms on a regular basis, or you recognise these symptoms in a child or relative, they may be signs of untreated Diabetes. A doctor‘s appointment should be made as soon as possible, so the individual experiencing the symptoms can — if Diabetes is diagnosed — take the steps needed to prevent more serious health problems. Diabetic Testing - Knowledge is Power! Regular diabetic testing is essential for proper management of Diabetes. Depending on the severity of the Diabetes, a diabetic may be instructed to test their blood sugar levels as often as every two hours. Most of the medical complications associated with Diabetes are caused by the long-term effects of high blood glucose, and low blood glucose must me controlled as well. Diabetic testing equipment is available from most medical supply stores and pharmacies.

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There are many options available in diabetic testing equipment. The oldest technique still in use involves blood glucose testing strips that are compared against a colour chart like ph testing paper. There are also many glucose monitors available that will electronically read glucose levels off their own type of testing strips. All of these diabetic testing techniques require collecting blood for the test, most often by pricking the fingertip with a special lancet, and squeezing a drop of blood out of the finger. The finger is then pressed against the diabetic testing strip, allowing measurement of blood glucose either with an electronic blood glucose meter or testing strip colour chart. Many electronic diabetic testing glucose monitors are available with speech adapters, allowing diabetics with vision problems to hear their blood glucose test results. Another (recently FDA approved) glucose monitor reads blood glucose levels through the skin every 20 minutes, and only needs to be calibrated twice a day with a finger prick blood sample. For diabetics who are unable to obtain a large enough blood sample with a regular finger lancet, special lancets with integrated pump devices can be used to collect blood samples from other locations. There is a lot of current research into ‗non-invasive‘ diabetic testing equipment, but no home blood glucose testing techniques available today have entirely eliminated the need for a lancet. Until then, talk to your doctor about your best options for diabetic testing equipment, and find the testing technique that will make it easiest for you to control your blood glucose levels. Diabetic Foods - why “Diabetic Foods” are NOT needed. You do NOT need to purchase so called ‗diabetic foods‘. Way back in the 1960‘s, diabetics were advised to eat ‗sugar free‘ and ‗low carbohydrate‘ diets. This meant that you couldn‘t eat biscuits, cakes, desserts, fizzy drinks etc, leading to a diet that for many was boring and dull. Manufacturers were quick to offer sugar-free foods, often using fructose instead of sucrose, and a wide range of ‗diabetic foods‘ soon appeared - many of which still contained calories and weren‘t actually much better for diabetics.

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More recent research has shown that the most important target for diabetics is not a reduction in carbohydrates, but lower energy intake and a reduction in fat consumption. Many of the so-called diabetic foods actually contained more energy and fat than the foods they were supposed to replace. Medical advice is now very clear, it is the same as that given to non-diabetics:

Low Fat

Low Sugar

Low Salt

Plenty of Fruit and Vegetables

Plenty of Complex Carbohydrates (wholemeal bread, potatoes, grains, beans, peas, and other starchy foods)

There are NO foods which must be completely excluded from a diabetic diet. It is NOT necessary to avoid sugar completely. It IS necessary to follow the advice of your medical support team and follow a diet that achieves a healthy weight. It IS important to monitor your blood sugar levels and keep them under tight control. That does not mean that you need to avoid the ‗so-called‘ diabetic foods, just read the labels carefully and treat them as you would any normal food. Diabetes does not mean that you need to eat boring food. You can find thousands of acceptable recipes on the internet.

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A Cure for Diabetes? A Cure for Diabetes May be Close! In the search for a cure for Diabetes, a recent development has stunned even the experts involved. Scientists at a Toronto medical centre claim that they have proof the nerve system is responsible for triggering Diabetes, a fact which may well lead to the possibility of a cure for the Diabetes, an illness which causes problems for many millions in the affluent world. Mice that had been given Diabetes became healthy within 24 hours after medical experts introduced a compound to circumvent the effect of reduced neurons in the pancreas. ―I couldn‘t believe it,‖ reported Dr. Michael Salter, an expert in pain at the Hospital for Sick Children and one of the researchers involved in the discovery. ―Mice with Diabetes suddenly didn‘t have Diabetes anymore.‖ In essence, it appeared that this was a cure for their Diabetes. The specialists urge caution, warning that they still have to prove their study in humans, but say they expect results from human studies within a year or two. Any possible cure for Diabetes that may develop is most likely to be years away from hitting the general public. Having said that, the team from Sick Children, who published their research today in the well known journal ‗Cell‘, are still immensely excited, and hope that this is a major step towards the cure for Diabetes that the medical world has been seeking. ―I‘ve never seen anything like it,‖ stated Dr. Hans Michael Dosch, an expert in immunology the hospital and a leader of the studies. Their research may overthrow the current view that Type 1 Diabetes, the most serious form of the disorder that often occurs when the sufferer is still a child, was wholly brought on by auto-immune reactions, in other words, the patient‘s immune system working against itself. Their study also suggests that there is far more in common than previously thought between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes, and that our nerves likely play a role in other irreversible inflammatory sicknesses, such as asthma and Crohn‘s disease.

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This impressive study opens ―a novel, exciting door to address one of the diseases with large societal impact,‖ said Doctor Christian Stohler, chair of the University of Maryland Department of Biologic and Materials Sciences and a well respected pain specialist, who has reviewed the ‗cure for Diabetes‘ claims. Many millions have Diabetes mellitus, with 10% having Type-one and 90% Type-two. The condition is the 6th most significant cause of death reported on U.S. death certificates, and many experts believe that it is even higher due to ‗under reporting‘. Diabetes is a disease in which the sufferer‘s body doesn‘t create or make correct use of insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is essential to transform glucose into energy needed for life. The causes of Diabetes mellitus continue to be unknown, although both genetics and lifestyle factors such as obesity and absence of physical exercise are believed to play a role. At the present time, there is no known cure for Diabetes. The symptoms of Diabetes are:

The initial symptom of Diabetes mellitus might be unusual thirst (unrelated to physical exercise, warm weather, or temporary ill health);

Excessive hunger; (you are sure that you have consumed enough, however you still want more);

Frequent urination, (commonly noticed because you have to wake repeatedly during the night);

Feeling tired and feeling fatigued (often sudden enough to make you fall asleep unexpectedly after eating). This is one of the most frequently observed symptoms of Diabetes);

Sudden and unusual weight loss (any dramatic change in body weight is a message that you should visit your doctor).

Insulin injection is the only method of treating Type 1 Diabetes, and even this doesn‘t prevent many of the negative consequences, from heart attacks to kidney failure. It is not a cure for Diabetes, merely a way of reducing some of the consequences and aiding longevity of the patient.

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In the new research the team injected capsaicin, (the main active compound in chilli peppers), into the pancreas in order to kill the pancreatic sensory nerves in lab mice that had Type 1 Diabetes mellitus. The astonishing outcome was that the islets immediately began producing insulin at normal levels – in other words, it looked awfully like it was a cure for Diabetes! It turns out the nerves secrete neuropeptides that are a key factor in the correct functioning of the islets. Later research by the medical researchers, which involved the University of Calgary and the Jackson Laboratory in Maine, proved that the nerves in mice that had been given Diabetes were secreting too few of the neuropeptides, causing a cycle of stress on the islets. The researchers then injected a neuropeptide referred to as ―substance p‖ in to the pancreas cells of diabetic rodents. The result was that the inflammation disappeared and the Diabetes appeared to be cured. Some mice have remained in that state for 4 months or more, after only one dose. The experts also found that this procedure reduced the insulin resistance that is the main distinguishing feature of Type 2 Diabetes. This also seems to imply that insulin resistance is also a component part in Type 1 Diabetes, which further suggests that the two types of Diabetes are far more similar than previously thought. The medical researchers are now trying to confirm that the connection between our nerves and Diabetes holds true for people. If it does, they will see if their procedure has identically the same effect on humans as it did on laboratory mice. Again, caution is urged – it is very early days and even if the research holds true any cure for Diabetes will be years away. The best advice for all diabetics is to carry on with you diabetic care regimes exactly as normal. Effect of excess Insulin Chromium is critical to blood sugar metabolism and as a diabetic you can be pretty sure that you are severely deficient in this nutrient. Calcium and Magnesium are also depleted by excess insulin, which can cause many problems, as they are critical to over 200 biochemical processes in your body.

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Other very important nutrients which excess insulin causes you to be deficient in are Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Vanadium, B Complex vitamins, essential fatty acids and many more.

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Your choices Now that you know how and why people develop Type 2 Diabetes and know some of the consequences of not controlling your blood sugar level, here are your choices:

You can continue on with what you’ve been doing, or

You can use a safe and effective way to control your blood sugar with NO SIDE EFFECTS!!

Fortunately, your body has miraculous healing powers, is very resilient and operates in a very intelligent manner. It can be repaired. If you give it the right fuel and the right nutrients, it will respond quickly. Some exercise and the right attitude also help! To do list The first step is to switch your body from an untamed nutrient-depleting and fat-storing machine into a clean, nutrient-rich, fat-burning machine To do this you must

1) Restrict the carbohydrates in your diet; 2) Take the right nutritional supplements

These two actions are not optional if you are really interested in improving your blood sugar levels!

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VITAMARK® Products

These are the products we are using!

Products from Vitamark® that gives a better digestion and a better breakdown of the food.

Probiotic Probiotic formulation is a carefully mixed selection of microorganisms that are friendly to the human GI tract. The organisms in this product will help stabilize and maintain a healthy intestinal probiotic ecosystem. >> More Info

Super ViGest Super ViGest is formulated to provide the specific enzymes needed to digest a balanced diet containing lipids, protein, and carbohydrates. The enzyme blends in Super ViGest will enhance the digestibility of the molecules most commonly found in human diets and will ultimately optimize a more complete and balanced procurement of nutrients needed by the body to sustain health and vitality. Optimal digestion is dependent on the presence of effective digestive enzymes. It has been established that stable, ingested enzymes work with endogenous enzymes in maximizing the digestive process. Super ViGest contains highly active enzymes with a broad range of specificities in order to handle all food preferences. >> More Info

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Limu Plus

One of nature‘s health secrets has been discovered in the waters off the coast of the Pacific island of Tonga. In this lush tropical paradise, untouched by industry and unspoiled by pollution, natives have known the energising benefits of the sea plant they call Limu Moui. But Limu Moui is no ordinary plant. In addition to being packed with vitamins, minerals and other life-giving substances that have made kelp such a health food staple, Limu Moui is particularly rich in the polysaccharide fucoidan. Fucoidan is the primary active phytochemical in this ―miracle sea plant‖ and is reported to be the subject of more than 600 scientific studies. According to research, this complex carbohydrate may lend extraordinary support to the body‘s immune functions. Fucoidan is also said to:

Assist with joints

Improve digestion

Offer liver support

Improve blood function

Improve stomach function

Enhance skin & cellular growth >> More Info

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Products from Vitamark® that re-establish the ability of the cells to take in sugar and burn it for Energy

GluCare Live smart... with GluCare™, the product that helps you maintain healthy blood sugar levels. Your cells use glucose to create energy, so a glucose imbalance can lead to the breakdown of essential body functions. To maintain healthy glucose levels, exercise regularly, reduce your consumption of sugar, eat three nutritious meals a day -- and take GluCare™. >> More Info

Coral Calcium+ with EnZact 77k®

Lifelong vitality... Coral calcium is the hottest source for one of the minerals most critical to your body‘s health. Vitamark‘s Coral Calcium+ combines 1 gram (1000 mg) of pure coral with amino acid chelated eggshell calcium, Vitamin D3, magnesium, potassium and boron per serving. The formulation is super-charged by the addition of EnZact 77k®, Vitamark‘s exclusive enzymatic activation and delivery. >> More Info

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Products from Vitamark® that contain the Vitamins and Minerals that Diabetes Type 2 results in your body being in shortage of:

Vita-Che

Lifelong vitality... Vita-Che is a broad-spectrum nutritional supplement that supports cardiovascular health. By providing vital nutrients like vitamins, minerals, amino acids, lipids, herbals, bioflavanoids, enzymes, EDTA and more, Vita-Che works in harmony with your body to:

Counteract free radicals and oxidants that disturb cells, membranes and blood vessels.

Complete the citric acid cycle to complete the energy transfer within the cells.

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VitaOne®

Healthy Simplicity... VitaOne® — a breakthrough in daily nutrition! Now, you have the power to transform your health with just one (1) packet a day. VitaOne® is the essence of ―healthy simplicity.‖ Healthy The VitaOne® Multi-Nutrition Pack sets a new standard for better living. Just one (1) packet a day delivers the vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, concentrated green nutrients, enzymes and essential fatty acids your body needs. In just thirty days, you should feel the benefits! Simplicity Change your life without changing your lifestyle! VitaOne® fits seamlessly into your daily schedule. Start your morning with a packet of VitaOne® and enjoy the benefits for the rest of the day. When you travel, take a few packets with you. Better health has never been so convenient and simple! VitaOne®….Your One Source Solution for a Healthy Life! >> More Info

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