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and the leading cause for the development of related
disorders such as
kidney disease, blindness, impotence and gangrene
that necessitates
amputation of the limbs.
The increasing incidence
of diabetes and its debilitating effects have
prompted researchers
to develop diverse therapeutic approaches to the
management of
diabetes.
T
Diabetes
in New Zealand
$20 million per month is the cost of complications
associated with diabetes in New Zealand, and diabetes is the leading
cause of blindness, kidney failure and amputation. It is a major
risk factor for stoke, heart attacks, heart failure and early death
according to New Zealand Pharmacy (June 1998) and up to 140,000 New
Zealanders have or will be shortly diagnosed with diabetes.
Type
II Diabetes or Non-insulin Dependent (NIDDM)
Type
II Diabetes affects roughly 90% of all diabetics and is caused by
modern day high fat, high calorie diets and lack of exercise,
whereas Type I insulin dependent is caused by auto-immune
destruction of insulin. Our main thrust here is in helping those who
have symptoms of diabetes and want to prevent its onset, so this
material will be of major help to those developing, or who have Type
II non-insulin dependent diabetes, and of some help to those with
Type I insulin dependent.
Pre-Diabetes
Symptoms
People
with NIDDM typically have enough insulin, but it is not used
effectively. Insulin receptors on the cells may not accept insulin
the way they should, or the cells may have too few receptors. This
situation is called insulin resistance, meaning the cells resist the
hormonal signaling of insulin. Early symptoms are excessive thirst,
frequent urination, weight gain, blurred vision, extreme fatigue,
high cholesterol and/or triacylglycerols,
carbohydrate cravings yet extreme fatigue after eating them,
numbness in extremities and an inability to tolerate cold.
Understanding
Diabetes
Diabetes
is a chronic disorder, characterized by high blood sugar levels and
abnormal metabolism of carbohydrate, protein and fat. The disease is
a result of the failure of the body to control blood sugar levels
adequately. In a normal person, food – which is made up of
protein, carbohydrate and fat – is digested by the enzymes in
the digestive tract. Glucose, a simple sugar, is an important end
product of digestion.
It
is absorbed into the blood stream and transported to the various
cells in the body where it is utilized as a fuel to provide energy
for various life activities. Insulin is a hormone which acts as a
key that opens the doors of the cells to allow glucose to enter.
A
person suffering from diabetes has insufficient or no supply of
insulin. In some cases of diabetes, insulin may be present in
sufficient quantities, but is unable to unlock the doors of the
cells.
Traditional
Medicinal Plants and Vitamins used in Supplementation.
Nelson
Laboratories¡¯
new CURE-D has a formulation based on clinical and traditional use
of certain ingredients proven to be helpful in stabilizing glucose
level and helpful in prediabetic conditions.
Conclusion
Plant-based
herb products have been popular all over the world for centuries.
More recently, herbal approaches have regained their popularity with
their efficacy and safety aspects being supported by controlled
clinical studies.
I
n diabetics, some herbal alternatives are proven to provide
symptomatic relief and assist in the prevention of the secondary
complications of the disease. Some herbs have also been proven to
help in the regeneration of beta cells and in overcoming insulin
resistance. Besides helping to maintain normal blood sugar levels,
several of the herbs are also reported to possess antioxidant and
cholesterol-lowering action.
These
herbs therefore have multifaceted roles to play in the management of
diabetes.
Some
of the herbal preparations may be synergistic when used in
conjunction with insulin therapy or conventional therapies. This is
evidenced by their long history of safe use and lack of undesirable
side effects observed in clinical trials performed with
therapeutically effective doses on diabetics.
Ii
is imperative that people monitor their blood sugar and keep through
records because natural protocols tend
to work more slowly than pharmaceuticals. If blood sugar levels
reduce, consult your medical practitioner to (perhaps) lower insulin
dose.
The
latest information on these natural ingredient has been brought
together in the form of CURE-D to assist the normalizing of your
diabetic or pre-diabetic conditions.
DISCLAIMER
This
information is a guide only to natural alternatives and the advice
of a Medical Practitioner should also be sought on the treatment of
diabetes.
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