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Add up the cost of three balanced meals per day and then add the carbs and calories.  It isn’t easy to eat as we know we should as disbetics.  Therefore, I can never completely understand the negative concerns about supplementing the diet with vitamins, minerals and herbs.  Yes, I understand that there have been and continue to be unscrupulous people who are promoting very questionable products with unsubstantiated claims.  That does not mean that there are no quality food supplements to be found.  What it takes is a little research.  I have found a source that sets an unusually high standard, even higher that pharmaceutical grade, for food supplements.  Diabetics can benefit from the addition of quality food supplements, in my opinion.  I use them every day.  For information on the food supplements that I take click here.

“A hefty daily dose of thiamine (vitamin B1) may reduce the risk of kidney disease in people with diabetes, according to a study quoted in the April issue of Diabetes Forcast.  In the study, people with type 2 diabetes and too much of the protein albumin in the urine-a sign of kidney problems-took 100-milligram thiamine capsules three times a day for three months. (the recommended dietary allowance is only 1.2 mg for men and 1.1 mg for women).  By the end of the study the vitamin takers had 15% less urinary albumin over 24 hours than a group that took a placebo.  The researchers said the thiamine supplements produced no change in blood glucose, lipids, or pressure.”  Click here for info on a premium source of B vitamins.

According to the Feb ‘09 issue of Dibetices Forecast magazine:  “Some fats aren’t only good — they are essential.  In fact, those known as omega-3 fatty acids interact with nearly every part of your body’s function to prevent cardiovascular disease, inprove your memory, aid fetal development during pregnancy, prottect against Parkinson’s disease, prevent repiratory diseases like asthma, and reduce the risk for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.  As if that weren’t enough, omera-3s are particularly important for people with diabetes.  ‘They improve whatever insulin the person has or gets,’ says Artemis P. Simopoulos, MD, founder and president of the Center for Genetics, Nutrition and Health, a non-profit educational organization in Washington, D.C., and author of The Omega Diet.  ‘The omega-3s cut down on inflamation, which both [people with type 1 and type 2] have.”  For additional information on omega-3s click here.

The following was printed in the Dec ‘O8 issue of Diabetes Forcast Magazine: “Loading up on protein in the morning may make sticking to a diet easier, according to a small new study in men.  Study participants who ate a high-protein breakfasts felt fuller and more satiated throughout the day, compared to those who are breakfasts with normal protrein content, about one third the amount in the high-protein breakfast.  The researchers also tested high-protein lunches and dinners, but found the greatest satiety, as determined by self-reporting, came with a protein-laden breakfast.”  (Remember to check with your health care provider before adding extra protein to your diet, as it can be a problem for some people with diabetes.)

One of the problems is finding a protein source that is also low in fat.  click here for a soy protein source that may be of interest to you.

According to the Nov ‘08 issue of Diabetes Forcast magazine, a new study says that there are lasting benefits in losing weight soon after being diagnosed.  “The weight loss leads to improved blood pressure and blood glucose control that should decrease the occurrence of the cardiovasculat complications associated with diabetes.  Researchers fouind that people who lost an average of 9.8 percednt of their body weight within a year and a half after diagnosis were better able to achieve their blood glucose and blood pressure goals.  What’s more, the study also found that future weight gain doesn’t negate the benefits of early weight loss.”

So is there a weight loss program that works and is safe? Yes! If you want to know more click here.

In the October 2008 issue of Diabetes Forcast, pg. 34, a study funded by the National Institues of Health’s National Institute on Aging found that “mice treated with the compound (resveratrol) had stronger bones, fewer cataracts, better balance and motor skills, lower cholesterol, and less inflamation of the heart than mice that did not get the compound.  Resveratrol also mimicked the effects of dietary restriction in slowing age-related gene changes in the liver, fatty tissue, and skeletal muscles.”  To find out about a revolutionary resveratro product click here.

There are important studies out of Harvard that establish the benifit of consuming resveratrol and improving Type 2 diabetes.  Reveratrol has a positive effect on strengthening the individual cell.  Strengthening the cell through increasing mitrocondria also has a positive effect on the cells utilization of insulin.  Increasing insulin usage deminishes Type 2 diabetes.  I am now taking a new and exciting resveratrol product that actually increases the positive effect in the cell over resveratrol alone.  The company that produces this product has teamed up with Harvard researchers and is taking full advantage of the research being done on resveratrol.  This company has a sterling reputation and is 53 years old.  To find out more click here.

All of us with diabetes are aware of the importance of maintaining normal blood sugar levels.  There are some herb combinations that have helped me.  The blend of minerals, botanicals, and antioxidants that I currently use seems to help.  I currently use 200mg of Magnesium;5mg of Zinc; 400 mcg of Chromium; 540 mg of Taurine;100 mg of Vanadium; 10 mg of Alpha Lipoic Acid and 1.8 mg of Banaba Leaf Extract.  The product has helped level out the highs and lows and as you know, consistent low blood sugar levels is important.  For more information click here.

There are some interesting studies regarding resveratrol, an ingredient in the seeds and skin of grapes used in making red wine, and the effects on diabetes in mice.

ScienceDaily (Oct. 4, 2007) — Even relatively low doses of resveratrol–a chemical found in the skins of red grapes and in red wine–can improve the sensitivity of mice to the hormone insulin, according to a  new report.  As insulin resistance is often characterized as the most critical factor contributing to the development of type 2 diabetes, the findings “provide a potential new therapeutic approach for preventing or treating” both conditions, the researchers said.

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There are some studies indicating that resveratrol, an ingredient in red wine, has positive effect with individuals who have Type 2 diabetes.  You can Google resveratrol and Type 2 diabetes to find out more.  There is also a new product called Vivix on the market that actually increases the impact of resveratrol in the body.  I am very excited!  I have been using this new product for more than 30 days and will report on my experience with it with my own Type 2 diabetes.  If you want to learn more about Vivix go to

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