Diabetes getting to know the basics

Diabetes
Getting Down to the Basics
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Diabetes- Getting Down to the Basics
What is diabetes?
Diabetes is a disease where your blood glucose (sugar) levels are above normal. It results from the inability of
the glucose to get into your cells. As a result your cells are starving for their food (glucose).
It would be like a starving person surrounded by tables of wonderful food but their mouth has been sewn
closed and they can't eat.
About 17 million Americans are believed to have diabetes and one-third of those patients don't even know
they have it. Diabetes can cause serious health complications including heart disease, blindness, kidney
failure, and lower-extremity amputations.
Diabetes is the 6th leading cause of death in the US. And most diabetics develop heart disease. In fact, just
having diabetes carries the same risk of having a heart attack as someone who has already had such an event.
Therefore it is very important for patients that have diabetes to also have a physician that closely monitors and
treats their cholesterol levels as well as their blood pressure. Additionally, any use of tobacco products
multiplies the risks and should be stopped.

Are there different kinds of diabetes?
Certainly. But the basic features of the disease are same. In any form of diabetes
there is some underlying reason why your body is not able to utilize glucose (sugar)
for energy, and that causes the levels of glucose (sugar) in your blood build up above
normal.
There are three areas that are important for you to understand in diabetes. First, the
cells in your body which use the glucose are important as they must be able to
remove sugar from the blood and put it inside the cell as a fuel.
Secondly, the insulin which is made by your pancreas (an organ near your stomach)
is important to allow the sugar to enter the cell (the key to unlock the door to enter),
and lastly, glucose which is broken down from your food or from muscle and liver
from a storage form of glucose called glycogen.
Now if you think of the disease diabetes as involving a locking gas cap on your car,
it will be easier to understand.

If you understand how a locking gas cap works, then you can understand
how diabetes works. All of the cells in your body have a locking gas cap
on them. Insulin is the key to the locking gas cap, and glucose would be
the fuel for the car.
In one form of diabetes, the body totally quits making insulin (keys) so
you can't get glucose (fuel) into your cells. In other forms of diabetes, your
body makes some insulin (keys) but not much as your body needs.
Therefore, only a few of the cells can be unlocked and opened to put the
glucose (fuel) inside.
Another thing that happens is that some of the locks on the cells become
rusty and won't work properly. So even if you have insulin (keys) you
can't get the cells to open. This is called insulin resistance. If the cells
won't open, you can't get glucose (fuel) inside the cell for energy. The
result of all of this is excess glucose in your blood.

Types Of Diabetes.
Type 1 diabetes is usually diagnosed in children and young
adults and only accounts for 5-10% of diabetes patients. In
type 1 diabetes the pancreas doesn't make any insulin (keys)
at all.
Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of the disease. It
accounts for 90-95% of all the cases of diabetes.
In type 2 diabetes, either your body doesn't make enough
insulin (keys), or the cells in your body ignore the insulin (the
lock is rusty and doesn't work) so they can't utilize glucose
like they are supposed to.
When your cells ignore the insulin, as mentioned above, it is
often referred to as insulin resistance.

Types Of Diabetes.
Type 1 diabetes is usually diagnosed in children and young adults and
only accounts for 5-10% of diabetes patients. In type 1 diabetes the
pancreas doesn't make any insulin (keys) at all.
Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of the disease. It accounts for
90-95% of all the cases of diabetes.
In type 2 diabetes, either your body doesn't make enough insulin (keys), or
the cells in your body ignore the insulin (the lock is rusty and doesn't
work) so they can't utilize glucose like they are supposed to.
When your cells ignore the insulin, as mentioned above, it is often referred
to as insulin resistance.

Types Of Diabetes.
Other types of diabetes which only account for a small number
of the cases of diabetes include gestational diabetes, which is a
type of diabetes that only pregnant women get.
If not treated, it can cause problems for mothers and babies and
usually disappears when the pregnancy is over.
Other types of diabetes resulting from specific genetic
syndromes, surgery, drugs, malnutrition, infections, and other
illnesses may account for 1% to 2% of all cases of diabetes.
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How do you get diabetes?
There are risk factors that increase your chance of developing diabetes.
Risk factors for type 2 diabetes include older age, obesity, family history of
diabetes, prior history of gestational diabetes, impaired glucose tolerance,
physical inactivity, and race/ethnicity.
Risk factors are less well defined for type 1 diabetes than for type 2 diabetes,
but autoimmune, genetic, and environmental factors are involved in developing
this type of diabetes.

What are the symptoms of diabetes?
People who think they might have diabetes must visit a physician for a
diagnosis. They might have SOME or NONE of the following symptoms:
frequent urination, excessive thirst, unexplained weight loss, extreme hunger,
sudden vision changes, tingling or numbness in hands or feet, feeling very tired
much of the time, very dry skin, sores that are slow to heal, more infections
than usual.
Nausea, vomiting, or stomach pains may accompany some of these symptoms
in the abrupt onset of type 1 diabetes.

Glucose is sugar! So all I have to do is avoid sweets, right?
It is not that simple. The truth is, most food, and all of the carbohydrates you eat, are broken down into its simplest structure, glucose.
As food arrives in your stomach, the acid starts to break the food down immediately.
Proteins are broken down for their amino acids, and carbohydrates for their glucose. Once your gastrointestinal system breaks your
food down into something your body can utilize, the blood picks it up and carries it to your cells to for energy.
In healthy people, the blood picks up the glucose absorbed from the GI tract, and sends a signal to your pancreas (an organ near your
stomach) to make and release insulin. Remember, in Type 2 diabetes your body doesn't make enough insulin (keys), or some of your
cells ignoring the insulin that is there.
(The locks are rusty and won't work) In both situations, your cells don't get the glucose they need for energy and they are starving
while all the extra glucose is just floating around in your blood and can't be used.
The worst part is, when all that extra glucose is floating around in your blood, it is causing damage to your blood vessels and organs
and that damage increase your risk of heart disease.
That is why it is very important to keep your blood glucose levels as close to normal as possible. When the glucose levels get really
high, the glucose starts to leak out into your urine.
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How do you treat diabetes?
There are several things you need to do to help control your diabetes. For type 1 diabetes, Healthy eating,
physical activity, and insulin injections are the basic therapies.
The amount of insulin taken must be balanced with food intake and daily activities. For patients with type 1
diabetes, blood glucose levels must be closely monitored through frequent blood glucose testing.
For type 2 diabetes, healthy eating, physical activity, and blood glucose testing are the basic therapies. In
addition, many people with type 2 diabetes require oral medication, insulin, or both to control their blood
glucose levels.
Some of the oral medications work by stimulating your pancreas to make more insulin (keys). Other oral
medicines work to make the rusty locks start working again. In a sense they are kind of like WD-40 for the
rusty locks on the cells.
It fixes the lock on the cells so the insulin (keys) can open the cell to allow the glucose (fuel) inside. Once
the glucose (fuel) is allowed inside the cells, your blood sugar levels will drop back down to normal.

Sulfonylureas include the following medications:
Orinase ,Tolinase, Diabinese, Glipizide, Glyburide, Amaryl, Prandin, Strarlix
The main function of sulfonylureas is to increase insulin production in the beta cells of the pancreas.
Sulfonylureas can interfere with the body's normal metabolism of Coenzyme Q10. Because CoQ10 is
necessary to make energy in all tissues of the body, this effect may decrease your body's natural
ability to utilize or "burn up" sugars, and may even reduce the ability of the pancreas to produce
insulin over time.
Biguanides include the following medications:
Glucophage (Metformin)
Glucovance (metformin + glyburide)

The main functions of biguanides are to lower the production of glucose by the liver thereby
reducing blood glucose levels.
Your doctor may prescribe this type of medicine in combination with sulfonylureas insulin, or a
class of drugs known as thiazolidinediones. Unfortunately, biguanides have been shown to deplete
vitamin B-12, folic acid and Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10).
A few of the problems which may arise from deficiencies of folate and vitamin B-12 include the
following: Heart disease, stroke, anemia, arthritis, joint pain, muscle pain, and neuropathies (nerve
damage).
Because diabetes increases your risk for heart disease, stroke, and neuropathy, it is especially
important to prevent nutritional deficiencies which may add to these risk factors.
Therefore to reduce potential side effects of nutrient deficiencies you should take NutraMD
Diabetes Essential Nutrients® supplement as long as you are on your diabetic medication.

Because both medication types listed above can deplete CoQ10, it is important to
understand some of the symptoms of a deficiency.
CoQ10 deficiency has been linked to the following diseases and symptoms:
Congestive heart failure, high blood pressure, rhabdomyolysis (muscle break down),
muscle and joint pain, and fatigue.
Therefore to achieve maximum benefit from the diabetes medications and minimize
potential side effects of nutrient deficiencies, you should compliment your
prescription medication by taking NutraMD Diabetes Essential Nutrients®
supplement. By doing this, you will balance the risk/benefit ratio further in your
favor..
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In summary, diabetic medications prescribed by your doctor are necessary to
treat your condition; however,
you should also be aware that the long term potential nutritional side effects
may be just as big a risk factor for your health as the disease you set out to
treat in the first place.
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How do I know I am keeping my blood sugar under control?
Frequent blood tests are used to monitor your blood sugar. Most patients with diabetes should
have a home blood monitoring kit.
Some doctors ask their patients to check their blood sugar as frequently at 6 times a day, though
this is an extreme.
The more information you have about your blood sugar levels, the easier it will be for you to
control it. People with diabetes must take responsibility for their day-to-day care, and keep blood
glucose levels from going too low or too high.
When your blood sugar is too high, your doctor refers to it as hyperglycemia.
When your blood sugar is too high, you may not experience any symptoms, but the high levels of
glucose in your blood is causing damage to your blood vessels and organs. That is why it is
important to have your body utilize the sugar properly and get it out of your bloodstream

When your blood sugar is too low, your doctor refers to it as hypoglycemia. Having low blood sugar can be
very dangerous and patients taking medication for diabetes should watch for symptoms of low blood sugar.
It is also important that your monitor your blood sugar regularly to avoid both low as well as high blood sugar.
It is important that you keep your blood sugar as close to normal as possible at all times.
How does my doctor know if I am keeping my blood sugar under control?
Some patients are may not follow the proper diet and exercise except for the days leading up to a blood test in
the doctor's office.
They want to look like they are doing a good job controlling their blood sugar. This way their fasting blood
glucose test results will be good for the doctor. But, there is a test that will show your doctor the real picture
over the past 3 months or so. It is called the hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) test. Hemoglobin is the part of your
blood, or red cells, that carries oxygen to your cells. Glucose sticks to the hemoglobin in your red cells of the
blood as they emerge from the bone marrow where they are made.

The amount of sugar on the red cell is proportionate to the blood sugar level at the moment the red cell
goes into circulation, and remains at that level for the life of the red cell.
So if there has been a lot of extra glucose in your blood, there will be a lot of glucose stuck all over
your hemoglobin. Since the average lifespan of the hemoglobin in your blood is 90-100 days, a
HbA1C test shows a doctor how well you have been controlling your blood sugar over the last 3
months.
This test is a check on the overall sugar control, not just the fasting blood sugar. So it is important to
control your blood sugar at all times, and not just before visiting the doctor.
The most important reason to control your blood sugar is so that you can live a longer, healthier life
without complications that can be caused by not controlling your diabetes.

What happens if I do not control my diabetes?
The complications of diabetes can be devastating. Both forms of diabetes ultimately lead to
high blood sugar levels, a condition called hyperglycemia. The damage that hyperglycemia
causes to your body is extensive and includes:
Damage to the retina from diabetes (diabetic retinopathy) is a leading cause of blindness.
Diabetes predisposes people to high blood pressure and high cholesterol and triglyceride
levels. These independently and together with hyperglycemia increase the risk of heart
disease, kidney disease, and other blood vessel complications.
Damage to the nerves in the autonomic nervous system can lead to paralysis of the stomach
(gastroparesis), chronic diarrhea, and an inability to control heart rate and blood pressure with
posture changes.

What happens if I do not control my diabetes?
Damage to the kidneys from diabetes (diabetic nephropathy) is a leading cause of kidney failure.
Damage to the nerves from diabetes (diabetic neuropathy) is a leading cause of lack of normal sensation in the
foot, which can lead to wounds and ulcers, and all too frequently to foot and leg amputations.
Diabetes accelerates atherosclerosis or "hardening of the arteries", and the formation of fatty plaques inside the
arteries, which can lead to blockages or a clot (thrombus), which can then lead to heart attack, stroke, and
decreased circulation in the arms and legs (peripheral vascular disease).
Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, occurs from time to time in most people with diabetes. It results from
taking too much diabetes medication or insulin, missing a meal, doing more exercise than usual, drinking too
much alcohol, or taking certain medications for other conditions. It is very important to recognize
hypoglycemia and be prepared to treat it at all times. Headache, feeling dizzy, poor concentration, tremors of
hands, and sweating are common symptoms of hypoglycemia. You can faint or have a seizure if blood sugar
level gets too low.
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Diabetic ketoacidosis is a serious condition in which uncontrolled hyperglycemia (usually due to complete
lack of insulin or a relative deficiency of insulin) over time creates a buildup in the blood of acidic waste
products called ketones.
High levels of ketones can be very harmful. This typically happens to people with type 1 diabetes who do not
have good blood glucose control.
Diabetic ketoacidosis can be precipitated by infection, stress, trauma, missing medications like insulin, or
medical emergencies like stroke and heart attack.
Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic syndrome is a serious condition in which the blood sugar level gets
very high. The body tries to get rid of the excess blood sugar by eliminating it in the urine.
This increases the amount of urine significantly and often leads to dehydration so severe that it can cause
seizures, coma, even death.
This syndrome typically occurs in people with type 2 diabetes who are not controlling their blood sugar
levels or have become dehydrated or have stress, injury, stroke, or medications like steroids.

My doctor says I have pre-diabetes? What is that?
Pre-diabetes is a common condition related to diabetes. In people with pre-
diabetes, the blood sugar level is higher than normal but not high enough to be
considered diabetes.
Pre-diabetes increases your risk of getting type 2 diabetes and of having heart
disease or a stroke. Pre-diabetes can be reversed without insulin or medication
by losing a modest amount of weight and increasing your physical activity.
This can prevent, or at least delay, onset of type 2 diabetes. When associated
with certain other abnormalities, it is also called the metabolic syndrome.

What are normal blood glucose levels?
The amount of glucose (sugar) in your blood changes throughout the day and night.
Your levels will vary depending upon when, what and how much you have eaten, and whether or not
you have exercised.
The American Diabetes Association categories for normal blood sugar levels are the following, based
on how your glucose levels are tested:
A fasting blood glucose test: This test is performed after you have fasted (no food or liquids other than
water) for eight hours.
A normal fasting blood glucose level is less than 100 mg/dl.
A diagnosis of diabetes is made if your blood glucose reading is 126 mg/dl or higher. (In 1997, the
American Diabetes Association lowered the level at which diabetes is diagnosed to 126 mg/dl from 140
mg/dl.)

A "random" blood glucose test can be taken at any time. A normal blood glucose range is in the low to
mid 100s.
A diagnosis of diabetes is made if your blood glucose reading is 200 mg/dl or higher and you have
symptoms of disease such as fatigue, excessive urination, excessive thirst or unplanned weight loss.
Another test called the oral glucose tolerance test may be performed instead. For this test, you will be
asked, after fasting overnight, to drink a sugar-water solution.
Your blood glucose levels will then be tested over several hours. In a person without diabetes, glucose
levels rise and then fall quickly after drinking the solution.
In a person with diabetes, blood glucose levels rise higher than normal and do not fall as quickly.

A normal blood glucose reading two hours after drinking the solution is less than 140 mg/dl,
and all readings between the start of the test until two hours after the start are less than 200
mg/dl.
Diabetes is diagnosed if your blood glucose levels are 200 mg/dl or higher.
What else do I need to do if I have diabetes?
People with diabetes should see a health care provider who will monitor their diabetes control
and help them learn to manage their diabetes.
In addition, people with diabetes may see endocrinologists, who may specialize in diabetes
care; ophthalmologists for eye examinations; podiatrists for routine foot care; and dietitians
and diabetes educators who teach the skills needed for daily diabetes management.

Diabetes, and its precursor, the metabolic syndrome, can lead to a multitude of problems if not adequately
controlled. These include vascular diseases that result in heart attack and stroke, kidney damage leading to
kidney failure, damage to nerves (neuropathy), retinal damage leading to blindness, high blood pressure,
and various metabolic defects such as high triglycerides or high cholesterol.
It is therefore crucial to control the diabetes as well as all the other risk factors for artery diseases that cause
heart attack and stroke.
To do this, your doctor will insist on a good diet and regular exercise. Medications are added to lower the
blood sugar, and if these are inadequate, insulin or other injectable medication will be required.
The medications that treat diabetes may cause depletion of folic acid, which in turn can cause a high
homocysteine, which is a risk factor for artery disease that underlies heart attack and stroke.
You can shift the risks in your favour by taking NutraMD Diabetes Essential Nutrients along with your
doctor prescribed medications.
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15 Easy Ways to Lower Blood Sugar Levels Naturally
1. Exercise regularly
Regular exercise can help you get to and maintain a moderate weight and
increase insulin sensitivity.
Increased insulin sensitivity means your cells are better able to use the
available sugar in your bloodstream.
Exercise also helps your muscles use blood sugar for energy and muscle
contraction.
If you have problems with blood sugar management, you should routinely
check your levels. This will help you learn how you respond to different
activities and keep your blood sugar levels from getting either too high or too
low.
Useful forms of exercise include weightlifting, brisk walking, running, biking,
dancing, hiking, swimming, and more.

2. Manage your carb intake
Your body breaks carbs down into sugars (mostly glucose), and then insulin helps your body
use and store sugar for energy.
When you eat too many carbs or have insulin-function problems, this process fails, and blood
glucose levels can rise.
However, there are several things you can do about this.
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommends managing carb intake by counting
carbs and being aware of how many you need .
Some studies find that these methods can also help you plan your meals appropriately, further
improving blood sugar management .
Many studies also show that a low carb diet helps reduce blood sugar levels and prevent blood
sugar spikes .
What’s more, a low carb diet can help manage blood sugar levels in the long run .

3.Increase your fiber intake
Fiber slows carb digestion and sugar absorption. For these reasons, it promotes a more gradual rise in blood sugar
levels.
Furthermore, the type of fiber you eat may play a role.
There are two kinds of fiber: insoluble, soluble
While both are important, soluble fiber has explicitly been shown to improve blood sugar management .
Additionally, a high fiber diet can help better manage type 1 diabetes by improving the body’s ability to regulate
blood sugar and reducing blood sugar lows .
Foods that are high in fiber include:
vegetables ,fruits ,legumes ,whole grains
The recommended daily intake of fiber is about 25 grams for women and 38 grams for men. That’s about 14 grams
for every 1,000 calories .
Eating plenty of fiber can help with blood sugar management. Soluble dietary fiber is the most effective.

4. Drink water and stay hydrated:
Drinking enough water may help you keep your blood sugar levels within healthy limits.
In addition to preventing dehydration, it helps your kidneys flush out the excess sugar through
urine.
One observational study showed that those who drank more water had a lower risk for
developing high blood sugar levels .
Drinking water regularly helps rehydrate the blood, lowers blood sugar levels, and could
reduce diabetes risk .
Keep in mind that water and other non-caloric beverages are best. Sugar-sweetened drinks
raise blood glucose, drive weight gain, and increase diabetes risk.

5. Implement portion control
Portion control helps regulate calorie intake and can help maintain a moderate weight .
Consequently, weight management promotes healthy blood sugar levels and has been shown
to reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes .
Monitoring your serving sizes also helps reduce calorie intake and subsequent blood sugar
spikes .
Here are some helpful tips for managing portion sizes:
Measure and weigh portions.
Use smaller plates.
Avoid all-you-can-eat restaurants.
Read food labels and check the serving sizes.
Keep a food journal.
Eat slowly.

6. Choose foods with a low glycemic index
The glycemic index measures how we absorb or digest foods, which affects the rate at which
blood sugar levels rise .
Both the amount and type of carbs determine how a food affects blood sugar levels .
Eating low-glycemic-index foods has been shown to reduce blood sugar levels in those with
diabetes .
Although the glycemic index of foods is important, the amount of carbs consumed also
matters .
Foods with a low to moderate glycemic index include:
bulgur ,barley ,yogurt,oats ,beans ,lentils ,legumes ,wheat pasta ,non-starchy vegetables

7. Manage stress levels
Stress can affect your blood sugar levels .
Hormones such as glucagon and cortisol are secreted during stress. These hormones cause
blood sugar levels to go up .
One study showed that exercise, relaxation, and meditation significantly reduced stress and
lowered blood sugar levels for students .
Exercises and relaxation methods like yoga and mindfulness-based stress reduction may also
help correct insulin secretion problems in chronic diabetes .
Managing stress levels through exercise or relaxation methods, such as yoga, may help you
better regulate blood sugar levels.

8. Monitor your blood sugar levels
“What gets measured gets managed.”
Measuring and monitoring blood glucose levels can also help you better
manage your levels.
For example, keeping track helps you determine whether you need to make
adjustments in meals or medications .
It will also help you find out how your body reacts to certain foods .
Try measuring your levels every day and keeping track of the numbers in a
log.

9. Get enough quality sleep
Getting enough sleep feels excellent and is necessary for good
health .
Poor sleeping habits and a lack of rest can also affect blood sugar
levels and insulin sensitivity. They can increase appetite and
promote weight gain .
Sleep deprivation decreases the release of growth hormones and
increases cortisol levels. Both of these play an essential role in
blood sugar management .
Furthermore, adequate sleep is about both quantity and quality.
It’s best to get a sufficient amount of high quality sleep every
night .

10. Eat foods rich in chromium and magnesium
High blood sugar levels and diabetes have also been linked to micronutrient deficiencies .
Examples include deficiencies in the minerals chromium and magnesium.
Chromium is involved in carb and fat metabolism. It also helps regulate blood sugar levels.
A lack of chromium may predispose you to carb intolerance .
However, the mechanisms behind this are not entirely known.
Studies also report mixed findings.
Some studies of people with diabetes showed that chromium had benefits for long-term blood sugar
management. However, the alternate has also been found .

10. Eat foods rich in chromium and magnesium
Chromium-rich foods include:
meats ,whole grain products ,fruit ,vegetables ,nuts
Magnesium has also been shown to benefit blood sugar levels, while magnesium deficiency has
been linked to a higher risk of developing diabetes .
Studies have linked individuals with the highest magnesium intake with up to a 47% lower risk for
developing type 2 diabetes .
However, if you already eat plenty of magnesium-rich foods, you probably will not benefit from
supplements .
Magnesium-rich foods include:
dark leafy greens ,squash and pumpkin seeds,tuna ,whole grains ,dark chocolate ,bananas,avocados
and beans

11. Try apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar has many health benefits.
It promotes lower fasting blood sugar levels, possibly decreasing its production by the liver or
increasing its use by cells .
Furthermore, studies show that vinegar significantly influences your body’s response to
sugars and can help improve insulin sensitivity .
It may be mixed in a few ounces of water that you can drink before a high carb meal or be
mixed in salad dressing .
However, it’s essential to talk with your doctor before taking apple cider vinegar if you’re
already taking medications that lower blood sugar.

12. Experiment with cinnamon extract
Cinnamon is known to have many health benefits.
It’s been shown to improve insulin sensitivity by decreasing insulin
resistance at the cellular level .
Studies show cinnamon can also lower blood sugar levels by up to 29%
.
It slows the breakdown of carbs in the digestive tract, which moderates
the rise in blood sugar after a meal .
However, there are risks involved if you take too much cinnamon.

13. Try berberine
Berberine is the active component of an herb used in traditional Chinese medicine, including
treating diabetes .
Berberine has been shown to help lower blood sugar and enhance carb breakdown for energy .
What’s more, berberine may be as effective as some blood-sugar-lowering drugs.
This makes it one of the most effective supplements for those with diabetes or prediabetes .
However, many of the mechanisms behind its effects are still unknown .
More high-quality studies are needed to determine its safety and effectiveness.
Additionally, it may have some side effects, such as:
diarrhea ,constipation ,flatulence ,abdominal pain
Speak with your healthcare provider first if you’re considering using berberine.

14. Eat fenugreek seeds
Fenugreek seeds are a great source of soluble fiber, which can help manage blood sugar
levels.
Many studies have shown that fenugreek can effectively lower blood sugar in people with
diabetes.
It also helps reduce fasting glucose and improve glucose tolerance .
Although not that popular, fenugreek can be added to baked goods to help treat diabetes .
The recommended dose of fenugreek seeds is 2–5 grams per day, although this varies from
study to study.

15. Maintain a Moderate Weight
It’s a no-brainer that maintaining a moderate weight will help improve your health and may
help prevent future health problems.
Weight management also promotes healthy blood sugar levels and has been shown to help
reduce your risk for developing diabetes.
Even a 7% reduction in body weight can decrease your risk for developing diabetes by up to
58%, and it seems to work even better than a common diabetes medication .
What’s more, these decreased risks can be sustained long term.
It’s important to monitor your waistline, as it’s perhaps the most crucial weight-related factor
for estimating your diabetes risk.
A measurement of more than 35 inches (88.9 cm) for women and more than 40 inches (101.6
cm) for men is associated with an increased risk of developing insulin resistance, high blood
sugar levels, and type 2 diabetes .
Having a healthy waist measurement may even be more important than your overall weight .

The bottom line
Be sure to talk with your healthcare provider before making lifestyle changes or
trying new supplements.
This is particularly important if you have problems with blood sugar management
or if you’re taking medications to lower blood glucose levels.
If you have diabetes or have blood sugar management problems, it’s important to
work with your healthcare provider to create and start a treatment plan as soon as
possible.

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