Type 2 Diabetes and Glucose Management
Frisco, TX (PRWEB) November 30, 2015 -- The purpose of National Diabetes Month is to increase awareness and give us each an opportunity to better educate ourselves and our loved ones on the risk factors involved with Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes in particular. According to the CDC, there are 29.1 million Americans with Diabetes, and of those, one in four do not know they are diabetic!
There are some different theories as to why so many go undiagnosed, one being that many believe diabetes is directly related to being overweight or obese. Therefore, persons of normal weight might have a false sense of protection that they are not vulnerable to the condition. Another theory of why people may go undiagnosed is due to the fear of being judged, and sadly the stigma associated with Type 2 Diabetes is that if you are overweight or obese, you are responsible for your plight because of your assumed lifestyle choices.
Why is it then that some obese people never develop Type 2 Diabetes and some Type 2 diabetics are of normal weight? According to a study from The Journal of the Medical Association, 15-20% of diabetics are neither overweight nor obese.
A possible explanation for this statistic is where the fat on the body is found may be more important than we think. Based on 14 years of data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention survey, there is higher risk for those that carry weight in their mid-section, including those of normal weight. The visceral belly fat is known to be metabolically dangerous and promote insulin resistance and even inflammation.
There are other risk factors we must also consider, including family history, ethnicity, age (although there are more and more young people being diagnosed), high blood pressure, a previous diagnosis of gestational diabetes, polycystic ovarian syndrome diagnosis, or the birth of a baby greater than nine pounds.
Our bodies depend on small amounts of sugar to function properly. Sugar provides fuel for your cells, helps metabolize fats, and provides energy for your brain, muscles and nervous system.
Sugar has its place in your diet, but in moderation. The American Heart Association reports that most Americans consume an average of 22 grams of added sugar per day, much higher than the recommended 6 teaspoons for women and 9 teaspoons for men.
In 1700, the average person consumed about 4 pounds of sugar PER YEAR. In 2009, more than 50% of all Americans consumed a 1/2 pound of sugar PER DAY—translating to a monstrous 180 pounds of sugar per year that is leading to many chronic diseases, Type 2 Diabetes in particular.
Two common problems in both obesity and Diabetes are insulin resistance and increased blood sugar levels. The IDNutrition Glucose Metabolism Formula uses advanced ingredients to help manage healthy blood sugar/glucose levels and help reduce and control the troublesome high insulin levels. It contains a proprietary synergistic blend of:
• Ayurvedic Botanicals (Gymnema sylvestre Extract and Momordica charantia Extract) that are designed to help normalize blood glucose levels and protect against the damaging effects of excess blood sugar.
• Selective minerals (Chromium and Vanadium) that reduce insulin resistance and improve sugar metabolism.
• Alpha Lipoic Acid that converts glucose (blood sugar) into energy and helps the body maintain its glucose metabolism function.
• Banaba Leaf Extract (Corosolic Acid) enhances cellular uptake of glucose and is beneficial to sugar regulation and metabolism.
• Biotin exerts beneficial effects on muscle insulin sensitivity and on control of liver glucose output and also compliments chromium’s glucose lowering effects and can help can help reduce the increased risk of heart disease associated with diabetes.
The Takeaway:
As stated above, a sensible intake of sugar is required for many body functions, but we must also assure healthy blood sugar levels and healthy glucose “metabolism”. As you can see, the ingredients in the IDNutrition Glucose Metabolism Formula emphasize this support for those who are challenged with obesity and Type 2 Diabetes.
National Diabetes Month is vital to help us learn that there are more factors involved in being at risk than just weight alone. Let’s work harder to create an environment where people aren’t afraid to get their glucose levels checked and in turn, reduce the risk of so many people potentially going undiagnosed. Encourage, no, insist that the people you care about in all shapes and sizes go to get annual blood work to stay ahead of any challenges. Take heart, as there is much that can be done to control or even reverse this condition by increasing exercise and improving diet and nutritional status.
-Paul Sullivan, IDLife Chief Formulator
Kerri Zynen, IDLife, LLC., http://www.idlife.com, +1 469-777-5732, [email protected]
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