14 Jul How To Manage Type 2 Diabetes

In our modern unhealthy lifestyle it is easy to see why obesity and Type 2 Diabetes is on the rise. People affected with Diabetes Type 2 have elevated insulin levels but the body becomes resistant to its actions (i.e. Insulin Resistance). After time the massive quantities of insulin produced by the body as an attempt to balance your blood sugar levels will then start to effect tissues such as the eyes, nerves and arteries.

Here are five helpful ways to help control Diabetes Type 2.

1. Chromium is an essential nutrient required for normal carbohydrate and lipid metabolism. Chromium Picolinate helps alleviates Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 as it increases insulin sensitivity and helps to normalize blood sugar levels. Try supplementing 100mcg of chromium twice daily or eat foods high in chromium such as asparagus, cheese, egg yolks, grape juice, liver, lobster, molasses, mushrooms, nuts, oysters, peanuts, pepper, prunes, raisins, prawns, what and yeast.

2. Good old Aloe Vera juice helps to lowers blood sugar levels in Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 patients. Drink 40ml of Aloe Vera juice in 350ml of water on an empty stomach each morning.

3. Deficient levels of magnesium may contribute to the insulin resistances that occurs in Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 patients.  People with Diabetes are at great risk of becoming depleted in magnesium. The daily recommended of magnesium is 350mg. Try increasing almonds, brewers yeast, cashews, cocoa, mineral water, molasses, parsnips, soybeans and whole-grain cereals.

4. Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 patients are generally found to be deficient in Zinc. Supplemental Zinc (15-25mg per day) helps to counteract this deficiency. Foods that are high in zinc are oysters, beef, ginger, liver, milk, oysters, sunflower, pumpkin seeds, whole grains and yeast.

Reduce saturated and trans fatty acids from your diet. It is very important when you have diabetes to keep your weight under control and reducing the incorrect types of fats it a fantastic start to helping you decrease your body fat. Foods that contain saturated fats and trans fatty acids are all animal fat, coconut, palm oils, dairy, any fried foods, some roasted runts and seeds. When you read the nutritional label the saturated fats should be no more than 4-7g per 100g.

by Zoe Bingley-Pullin