One Step To Cure Your Diabetes

By RP Bhalla 

The number of those actually suffering from diabetes, and not yet identified or declared as such, is so overwhelming that the American Diabetes Association (A.D.A.) has gone into an overdrive. It has invited all citizens around the age of 45 to voluntarily come forth for a simple blood test and follow it up every three years. The wisdom of this decision possibly lies in the belief that these persons are likely to progress to the same diseases that are common to diabetes. And besides the extent of human suffering, the cost to the Government runs into billions of dollars.

So, if during a routine medical examination your doctor diagnoses you as a "borderline case of diabetes," take heart, and don't allow yourself to lapse into a state of helplessness. Yet, it would be fair to accept that in today's date and age, few of us realize how vulnerable and delicate our lives are until we find a real health crisis staring at us straight in the face. At the same time if you spare a thought for those who trudge along without care or concern, and without the least idea of what medical catastrophe might be in store for them, you may do well by counting your blessings.

Now you may be left wondering what hateful things you did to get here and what you should do next? Call it unfair but In cases of a well-regulated lifestyle, diabetes can only be attributed to your genes. It was something waiting to happen and you have no one else to blame. Alternately, if you have been living a life of over-indulgence, hear the warning bells and alter your lifestyle without delay. According to most medical specialists this is the stepping stone to diabetes.

Prosperity brings money and the markets are abundant with rich foods and inviting beverages. These may not do you any good but are hard to resist. It seems strange that those who cry foul over an extra pinch of salt in their diet, never protest over the generous content of sugar in their pudding. Worldwide, people consume much more sugar than is good for them. And the ultimate beneficiaries are the rich food corporations and the big pharmaceutical companies. The system is so designed that they both make big money. The only person to lose out is you.

It is in order to see a diabetes supervisor to learn what the disease is about. But before you take one small step towards a cure, don't forget that except giving you 10 minutes of his time, and medication that could possibly do more harm than good, your doctor will have nothing else to offer. Based on a large-scale study at Duke University School of Medicine, the New England Journal of Medicine has published that diabetes drugs offer few benefits and never live up to their claims. If you want to stop the progressive damage that diabetes is likely to cause your health, accept the fact that there is no cure for diabetes in the conventional medicine, as practiced in the western countries.
It is worthy of note that no effort, money or time has been spared to find more suitable ways to treat diabetes around the world. Except for the discovery of Insulin in 1921, medical science has failed to make a breakthrough. The A.D.A. encourages research that is innovative and novel but decades later, the "syringe and the pill" routine remains the only treatment that western medicine has on offer.

Remember, a diabetes-free life is not an impossible dream. You can normalize your blood sugar levels with natural and holistic methods, and produce the results that conventional medicine has been deliberately turning a blind eye to for years. According to Dr. Al Sears, M.D., Wellington, FL,: "Our leaders in medicine have sought to make us a nation dependent on drugs and sought to suppress natural solutions even if proven to actually work."

Yet, It is no hidden secret that outside this mold are dedicated M.D.s, Naturopaths and specialists in Alternate Medicine who have devoted their lives to the treatment of diabetes in the only way nature intended a cure.. This prompted the Diabetes Prevention Program to conclude, in a nationwide study, that simple diet and lifestyle changes are many times more effective than any medication. In the end this is the only one step to cure your diabetes.

After retiring as a senior captain with an international airline, R.P.Bhalla spent ten years in the research of Social Sciences and Health and Wellness. A devoted family man and a social activist, his hobbies are animal
care, golf and writing.

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Type 2 Diabetes - Anti-Diabetic Medications, B12, Calcium, and Older Brains

 

 By Beverleigh H Piepers:

Brain function can become impaired in older people who have been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. Researchers at the University of Melbourne in Australia investigated the possible relationships between treatment with the oral anti-diabetic medication Metformin, vitamin B12 supplements, and calcium supplements.

Their study, reported on in the journal Diabetes Care in September 2013, included 126 people with diabetes and 1228 non-diabetics. The participants with diabetes had worse brain performance than those without the condition. Among diabetics, the worst performance was seen among those taking the anti-diabetic medication, Metformin. The Type 2 diabetics taking vitamin B12 and calcium supplements showed better brain function than those not taking the supplements.

From these results it was concluded that taking vitamin B12 and  could help to maintain good brain function in those diabetics who were taking Metformin. They suggest more research be undertaken to determine what possible benefits vitamin B12 and calcium might have.

Vitamin B12 deficiency can lead to:

• anemia,
• dementia, and
• numbness or tingling in the arms and legs.

The recommended daily allowance (RDA) for vitamin B12 is 2.4 mcg for a nonpregnant adult over 14 years of age. Vegan sources of B12 include nutritional yeast, fortified soy products, and fortified cereals.

Calcium deficiency can lead to brittle bones or osteoporosis, and puts patients at risk of fractures. Most calcium in the body is stored in the bones and teeth, where it can be brought out for other functions as needed. Calcium levels in soft tissues also play important roles...

• nerve cells need calcium to transmit messages.
• the heart, blood vessels, and other muscles need calcium to contract.

Calcium interacts with the protein calmodulin to provide the energy for muscles to contract. The mineral is also necessary for blood clotting and for a number of enzyme and other protein functions.

The RDA for calcium for:

• adults 19 to 50 years of age is 1000 mcg.
• women 51 and over and men 71 and over need 1200 mcg per day to help prevent osteoporosis.

Soy milk, green leafy vegetables such as spinach, and broccoli are good sources of calcium. Physical activity helps your body to hold calcium in the bones, where it both strengthens your bones and is stored for use in the rest of your body as needed.

The best activities for storing calcium in the bones are exercises that involve lifting and weight-bearing. Walking or running stresses the leg bones and vertebrae, making them ready to take on calcium. Lifting something over your head puts some stresses onto your arms and vertebrae. Lifting a weight over your head and running and walking while holding it up is good for strengthening your bones and maintaining an adequate supply of the calcium you take in.

Type 2 diabetes is not a condition you must just live with. By making easy changes to your daily routine, its possible to protect your heart, kidneys, eyes and limbs from the damage often caused by diabetes, and eliminate some of the complications you may already experience.

For nearly 25 years Beverleigh Piepers has searched for and found a number of secrets to help you build a healthy body.

The answer isn't in the endless volumes of available information but in yourself.

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