Monday, September 14, 2015

It Is Possible To Reverse Insulin Resistance Naturally

By Nancy Gardner


Recently our televisions, radios, newspapers and internet news resources have been overflowing with items about insulin resistant diabetes. Television and radio programs as well as newsprint and web news sources seem to be overflowing with items quoting ever increasing numbers of cases that threaten to overrun our hospitals and surgeries. On a more positive note it is encouraging to read about the success of natural methods to reverse insulin resistance.

Diet and exercise treatments have been successful in both patients on the verge of being classified diabetic, and fully identified cases, to the extent that some patients were able to cease taking their medicines altogether. Perhaps it would be beneficial to provide some background regards the relevant chemical reactions before going any further.

Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that helps body cells absorb sugar, in the form of glucose, from the blood to provide energy. Sugars arise from foods that contain carbohydrates are released as glucose into the blood. The function of insulin, released by the pancreas when we eat, is to help the body maintain a healthy level of glucose in circulation by allowing it to pass into the cells. Consequently blood sugar levels are lowered, and the cells receive the energy required for normal body functions.

Diabetes occurs when blood sugars accumulate in the bloodstream. Put simply this means that cells run out of fuel while dangerously high levels of blood sugar course throughout the body with the potential to cause damage to tissues and organs. In type two diabetics this process is complicated further by being overweight and through lack of exercise.

In the majority of conditions the alterations needed to correct diet are quite straight forward and many doctors and dietitians are now in a position to provide this advice. Carbohydrate rich food types like breads, white flour, all rices, cereals and potato based dishes need to be removed.

Eat high-quality protein, such as fish, especially fatty, cold water fish like salmon, mackerel, small halibut, herring, sardines and shellfish. These sources are also rich in omega 3 fats which assist in reducing inflammation and high cholesterol, both contributing factors of diabetes.

Low glycemic foods tend to not spike blood sugar levels. These include vegetables such as, nuts, seeds, avocados, and coconut. Try and locate a source of organic meat and eggs and consume moderately. Leafy greens like spinach, kale, and cabbage are also very beneficial but root vegetable should be avoided. Eat fruits that raise blood glucose levels slowly, such as apples, bananas, grapes, plums, and peaches.

This advice is really just a brief summary of typical dietary requirements. Internet searches will provide much more detailed recommendations as will consulting your doctor and a dietitian. Vitamins and minerals through supplementation will help correct any identified deficiencies. Always bear in mind that in most cases, through persevering with the correct diet and combined with appropriate weight loss it is feasible to turn this condition around. Remember of course that tricky word exercise. Frequent activity, 3 or more sessions of minimum 30 minute duration will make all the difference.




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