NATURO THERAPY FOR DIABETES

Description

Results from insufficient production of insulin by pancreas, leading to high levels of glucose in the blood and poor absorption of glucose by tissues. Is generally divided into two categories: Type I, called insulin dependent or juvenile diabetes, and Type II called non-insulin dependent or adult onset diabetes. A person is regarded as having Diabetes Mellitus if their Blood Sugar concentration is greater than 140 mg per deciliter after an overnight fast.

Prevalence
Approximately 6% of the population of the Western world is afflicted with one of the forms of Diabetes Mellitus.
In the USA, Diabetes Mellitus is the sixth most common cause of death.

Substances that Alleviate Diabetes Mellitus

Amino Acids
Alpha-Ketoglutarate (Pyridoxine Alpha-Ketoglutarate (PAK) form - 1,800 mg per day) enhances the therapeutic effectiveness of Insulin and Phenformin in Diabetes Mellitus patients - both Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 and Diabetes Mellitus Type 2.

Carnitine helps to prevent Diabetes Mellitus, lowers elevated Triglycerides and Cholesterol in Diabetes Mellitus patients and helps to alleviate the Pain associated with (diabetic) Neuropathy in Diabetes Mellitus patients.

N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC) helps to prevent (diabetic) Neuropathy in Diabetes Mellitus patients.

Carbohydrates
Arabinoxylans (10,000 mg per day) improve Blood Sugar control in Diabetes Mellitus patients.

Cellulose helps to lower Blood Sugar levels in Diabetes Mellitus patients.

Glucomannans help to lower Blood Sugar levels in Diabetes Mellitus patients.

Gums help to lower Blood Sugar levels in Diabetes Mellitus patients:

- Guar Gum helps to normalize Blood Sugar levels in Diabetes Mellitus patients.

Inulin helps to lower elevated Blood Sugar levels in Diabetes Mellitus patients.

Lignin alleviates Diabetes Mellitus.

Enzymes
Diabetes Mellitus patients are generally found to have abnormally low Glucokinase activity.

Hormones
Supplemental Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) lowers the requirement for exogenous Insulin in Diabetes Mellitus patients.

Immune System Chemicals
Diabetes Mellitus patients are usually found to produce insufficient quantities of endogenous Interferon Alpha.

Lipids
Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) helps to lower elevated Blood Sugar levels (which is particularly beneficial for Diabetes Mellitus patients).

Gamma-Linolenic Acid (480 mg per day) alleviates the symptoms of (diabetic) Neuropathy:

- Diabetes Mellitus patients have an impairment in their ability to convert Linoleic Acid to Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA) - this occurs because Diabetes Mellitus patients are unable to manufacture the Delta-6 Desaturase Enzyme which normally converts dietary Linoleic Acid to GLA.

Series 1 Prostaglandins alleviate Diabetes Mellitus (by improving the effectiveness of Insulin):

- Diabetes Mellitus patients are often found to have sub-optimal production of Prostaglandin E1 (PGE1).

Minerals
Calcium AEP reduces the requirement for exogenous Insulin in Diabetes Mellitus patients, counteracts the Autoimmune abnormality that is associated with Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 and helps to normalize Blood Sugar levels in Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 patients.

Diabetes Mellitus can occur as a result of Chromium deficiency and supplemental Chromium exerts numerous beneficial effects on Diabetes Mellitus patients:

- Chromium lowers elevated serum Triglycerides levels in Diabetes Mellitus patients.

Copper deficiency can cause Glucose intolerance (which is implicit in Diabetes Mellitus). Many Diabetes Mellitus patients are found to be deficient in Copper.

Magnesium helps to prevent Diabetes Mellitus and to keep Diabetes Mellitus under control (most Diabetes Mellitus patients are found to be deficient in Magnesium).

Manganese (5 - 15 mg per day) is beneficial in the treatment of Diabetes Mellitus (due to its ability to activate the enzymes involved in the process of glycolysis) and Diabetes Mellitus patients are generally found to have approximately 50% of the levels of Manganese of normal, healthy persons.

Potassium alleviates Diabetes Mellitus (by facilitating the conversion of Glucose to Glycogen).

Selenium helps to lower elevated Blood Sugar levels in Diabetes Mellitus patients.

Zinc supplementation counteracts the inability of Diabetes Mellitus patients to absorb Zinc and their tendency to excrete excessive quantities of Zinc. It also improves/regulates Insulin function in Diabetes Mellitus patients.

Peptides
Glutathione helps to prevent some of the complications associated with Diabetes Mellitus (including (diabetic) Nephropathy and (diabetic) Neuropathy (due to the Antioxidant effects of Glutathione).

Pharmaceutical Drugs
Anti-Diabetic Pharmaceutical Drugs are employed by orthodox medicine to treat Diabetes Mellitus:

- Exogenous, pharmaceutical Insulin is administered in the treatment of Diabetes Mellitus.

- Metformin is utilized in the treatment of Diabetes Mellitus - it increases the sensitivity of the Muscles to Insulin and Glucose (i.e. it counteracts Insulin Resistance).

Polyphenols
Silymarin (200 - 800 mg per day) reduces Blood Sugar levels, Insulin levels, Glycosuria and Glycosylated Hemoglobin levels in Diabetes Mellitus patients.

Quercetin helps to prevent many of the complications that arise from Diabetes Mellitus (by suppressing the Aldose Reductase enzyme).

- Quercetin helps to prevent Cataracts in Diabetes Mellitus patients.

Proteins
Charantin (a constituent of Bitter Melon) potently lowers Blood Sugar levels in Diabetes Mellitus patients.

Polypeptide-P (a constituent of Bitter Melon) alleviates Diabetes Mellitus (due to its ability to substitute for Insulin within the body).

Quinones
Coenzyme Q10 alleviates Diabetes Mellitus:

- 8% of Diabetes Mellitus patients are deficient in Coenzyme Q10.
- Coenzyme Q10 reduces Blood Sugar levels by at least 20% in 36% of Diabetes Mellitus patients and reduces Blood Sugar levels by at least 30% in 31% of patients.
- Many of the complications associated with Diabetes Mellitus are exacerbated in the presence of Coenzyme Q10 deficiency.

Smart Drugs
Aminoguanidine prevents the Cross-Linking of the body's endogenous Proteins with Glucose which is greatly accelerated in Diabetes Mellitus patients and which leads to many of the complications inherent in this disease:

- Aminoguanidine helps to prevent (diabetic) Nephropathy in Diabetes Mellitus patients.
- Aminoguanidine helps to prevent (diabetic) Neuropathy in Diabetes Mellitus patients.
- Aminoguanidine helps to prevent (diabetic) Retinopathy in Diabetes Mellitus patients.

Sulphuric Compounds
Allyl Propyl Disulfide (APDS) - found in Onions - helps Diabetes Mellitus patients to lower their Blood Sugar levels:

- APDS competes with Insulin for breakdown sites in the Liver, thereby increasing Insulin's lifespan.

Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) (2,000 mg per day) may alleviate Diabetes Mellitus (by facilitating the endogenous production of Insulin and by decreasing Insulin Resistance).

Vitamins
Biotin lowers fasting Blood Sugar levels and improves overall control of Blood Sugar levels in Diabetes Mellitus patients (partly due to Biotin enhancing the activity of the Glucokinase enzyme which is usually low in Diabetes Mellitus patients). Biotin also helps to prevent and treat (diabetic) Neuropathy in Diabetes Mellitus patients.

Inositol (1,000 mg per day) improves Nerve function, improves the function of Myelin Sheaths and alleviates (diabetic) Neuropathy in Diabetes Mellitus patients.

Lipoic Acid prevents and alleviates many of the detrimental side effects that occur as a result of Diabetes Mellitus (both Type 1 and Type 2):

- Lipoic Acid reduces the incidence of Cataracts in Diabetes Mellitus patients.

- Lipoic Acid prevents the Kidney damage (diabetic Nephropathy) that is a common side effect of Diabetes Mellitus.

- Lipoic Acid prevents the (diabetic) Neuropathy that is a common side effect of Diabetes Mellitus.

Most Diabetes Mellitus patients are found to be deficient in Vitamin B6.

Vitamin C reduces the Insulin requirements of Diabetes Mellitus patients and lowers elevated Sorbitol levels in Diabetes Mellitus patients:

- Vitamin C inhibits the activity of Aldose Reductase in Diabetes Mellitus patients.

Many of the complications associated with (both forms of) Diabetes Mellitus are exacerbated in the presence of Vitamin E deficiency.

Foods/Herbs that Alleviate Diabetes Mellitus

Herbs
Agrimony helps to prevent some cases of Diabetes Mellitus and lowers elevated Blood Sugar levels in Diabetes Mellitus patients.

Alfalfa alleviates the symptoms of Diabetes Mellitus.

Aloe vera (1 tablespoon of juice derived from the pulp of Aloe vera leaves consumed orally) reduces Blood Sugar levels and Triglycerides levels in Diabetes Mellitus patients.

American Ginseng helps to lower elevated Blood Sugar levels in Diabetes Mellitus patients.

Banaba Leaf lowers Blood Sugar levels in Diabetes Mellitus patients (due to the Colosilic Acid content of Banaba Leaf facilitating the transportation of Glucose into Cells, resulting in lowered Blood Sugar levels).

Bilberry helps to prevent Retinopathy developing in Diabetes Mellitus patients (due to the Anthocyanosides content of Bilberries).

Blue Cohosh reputedly alleviates Diabetes Mellitus (according to anecdotal reports).

Caterpillar Fungus lowers elevated Blood Sugar levels in Diabetes Mellitus patients (due to the CS-OHEP and CS-F30 Polysaccharides content of Caterpillar Fungus).

Cat’s Claw may alleviate Diabetes Mellitus.

Dandelion alleviates Diabetes Mellitus.

Essiac (a mixture of Herbs - primarily Sheep Sorrel) reputedly allows Diabetes Mellitus patients to discontinue supplemental Insulin treatment (by vastly improving the function of the Pancreas) (according to anecdotal reports).

Goat’s Rue lowers elevated Blood Sugar levels in Diabetes Mellitus patients.

Goldenseal reputedly alleviates Diabetes Mellitus.

Gymnema Sylvestre (a form of Red Algae) alleviates and prevents the onset of Diabetes Mellitus (Types 1 and 2) (by repairing and regenerating the Beta Cells that are located within the Islets of Langerhans of the Pancreas which are responsible for the production and secretion of Insulin):

- Gymnema Sylvestre reduces elevated Blood Sugar (Glucose) levels in Diabetes Mellitus patients.

- Many Diabetes Mellitus patients are able to withdraw from using Pharmaceutical Drugs after GS supplementation.

Indian Gooseberry helps to lower elevated Blood Sugar levels in Diabetes Mellitus patients.

Korean Ginseng lowers serum Blood Sugar levels in Diabetes Mellitus patients.

Milk Thistle reduces Blood Sugar levels, Insulin levels, Glycosuria and Glycosylated Hemoglobin levels in Diabetes Mellitus patients (due to the Silymarin content of Milk Thistle).

Neem (leaf extract consumed orally) lowers Blood Sugar levels in Diabetes Mellitus patients (both Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 and Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 patients).

Olive Leaf improves the condition of Diabetes Mellitus patients.

Rehmannia lowers elevated Blood Sugar levels in Diabetes Mellitus patients (by increasing Glucokinase levels).

Schizandra may be useful for the treatment of Diabetes Mellitus (it may lower Blood Sugar levels).

Stevia lowers elevated Blood Sugar levels in Diabetes Mellitus patients:

- In one study on humans, 6 - 8 hours after the ingestion of Stevia by hospitalized patients, mean Blood Sugar levels dropped by 35%.

Legumes
Legumes are excellent Insulin regulators and can sometimes eliminate the need for Diabetes Mellitus patients to receive Insulin injections (due to the high Polysaccharides content of Legumes):

- Kidney Beans are beneficial for Diabetes Mellitus patients (due to the Lectins content of Kidney Beans which influence Insulin levels).

- Lentils effectively regulate Blood Sugar levels in Diabetes Mellitus patients (due to the Polysaccharides in Lentils).

Oils (Dietary Oils)
Evening Primrose Oil (4,800 mg per day) alleviates the symptoms of diabetic Neuropathy (due to the Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA) content of Evening Primrose Oil).

Flax Seed Oil alleviates Diabetes Mellitus by lowering Insulin requirements.

Seeds
Fenugreek Seeds lower Blood Sugar levels in Diabetes Mellitus patients.

Vegetables
Asparagus (juice) reputedly alleviates Diabetes Mellitus (according to anecdotal reports).

Bitter Melon (unripened) alleviates Diabetes Mellitus (due to the Blood Sugar lowering capabilities of Charantin and the ability of Polypeptide-P to substitute for Insulin within the body):

- Human studies have demonstrated that Bitter Melon lowers Blood Sugar levels more effectively than the pharmaceutical drug - Tolbutamide.

Celery (juice) reputedly alleviates Diabetes Mellitus (according to anecdotal reports).

Garlic alleviates Diabetes Mellitus by lowering Blood Sugar levels.

Globe Artichoke improves the metabolic function of Diabetes Mellitus patients (due to the Inulin in Globe Artichoke improving Blood Sugar control).

Jerusalem Artichoke potently regulates Blood Sugar levels in Diabetes Mellitus patients (due to the Inulin content of Jerusalem Artichoke).

Onions exert significant Blood Sugar-lowering actions in Diabetes Mellitus patients (mainly due to the Allyl Propyl Disulfide content of Onions retarding the degradation of Insulin):

- Onions are as effective as the Pharmaceutical Drugs, Tolbutamide and Phenformin, in lowering Blood Sugar levels in Diabetes Mellitus patients.

Spinach alleviates Diabetes Mellitus.

Yeasts
Brewer’s Yeast (9 grams per day) normalizes Blood Sugar levels, improves Glucose tolerance and improves Insulin sensitivity in Diabetes Mellitus patients (primarily due to the Chromium content of Brewer’s Yeast).

Substances that can Cause Diabetes Mellitus

Food Additives

Aspartame may cause Diabetes Mellitus.

Proteins
Elevated Glycosylated Hemoglobin levels increase the risk of Diabetes Mellitus Type 2. Glycosylated Hemoglobin levels are recognized as a screening and diagnostic test for Diabetes Mellitus Type 2. research

These Substances are Toxic for Diabetes Mellitus patients

Amino Acids
Diabetics should avoid Arginine supplementation (due to Arginine's Insulin-raising effect).

Diabetics should not consume Cysteine supplements.

Carbohydrates
Fructose can cause elevated serum Triglyceride levels in Diabetes Mellitus patients.

Excessive endogenous production of Sorbitol (by conversion of endogenous Glucose by the Aldose Reductase enzyme) is responsible for several of the complications associated with Diabetes Mellitus.

Food Additives
Aspartame exacerbates the side effects (e.g. Cataracts, Diabetic Neuropathy; Diabetic Retinopathy) of Diabetes Mellitus.

Ketone Bodies
Excessive quantities of Acetoacetic Acid are manufactured by Diabetes Mellitus patients.

Lipids
Excessive consumption of Long-Chain Saturated Fatty Acids can cause Diabetes Mellitus.

Trans-Fatty Acids increase the Insulin response of Diabetes Mellitus patients.

Neurotransmitters
Excessive production (or consumption) of Phenylethylamine (PEA) increases the body's Blood Sugar levels.

Pharmaceutical Drugs
Diabetes Mellitus patients should not use Galanthamine.

Long-term usage of Pharmaceutical Corticosteroids increases the risk of developing Diabetes Mellitus.

Smart Drugs
Propranolol should not be used by Diabetes Mellitus patients except under the guidance of a Physician.

Diabetes Mellitus patients Should Avoid these Foods/Herbs

Herbs
Diabetes Mellitus patients should not consume Ephedra.

Side Effects of Diabetes Mellitus

Cardiovascular System
Diabetes Mellitus can cause Microangiopermeability (leaking Capillaries).

Diabetes Mellitus increases the risk of Stroke.

Excretory System
Diabetes Mellitus increases the risk of Kidney disease (Nephropathy) - Kidney malfunction in Diabetes Mellitus patients is known as Diabetic Nephropathy. 10% to 21% of Diabetes Mellitus patients develop diabetic Nephropathy.

Eyes/Vision
Diabetes Mellitus is the leading cause of Blindness in persons aged 20 to 74. This occurs as a result of the progression of diabetic Retinopathy.

Diabetes Mellitus patients have a three to four times higher risk of developing Cataracts compared to the general population.

Diabetes Mellitus is the leading cause of Macular Edema. Macular Edema caused by Diabetes Mellitus is known as diabetic Macular Edema (DME) and occurs when the retinal Blood Vessels of diabetics deteriorate, causing leakage. Approximately 40% of Diabetes Mellitus patients are afflicted with diabetic Macular Edema.

Diabetes Mellitus patients are at greater risk of developing Retinopathy (diabetic Retinopathy).

Immune System
Diabetes Mellitus patients are more prone to Infections.

Metabolism
Diabetes Mellitus can cause Acidosis (through accumulation of Acetoacetic Acid and loss of Potassium, Sodium and Ketone Bodies via the Urine).

Diabetes Mellitus greatly accelerates the rate of Cross-Linking of the body's endogenous Proteins with Glucose - this accelerated Cross-
Linking is responsible for the majority of the complications associated with Diabetes Mellitus.

Diabetes Mellitus patients may not be able to manufacture the Delta-6-Desaturase enzyme.

Diabetes Mellitus causes Fatigue.

Diabetes Mellitus can cause Glycosuria (i.e. Sugar in the Urine).

Diabetes Mellitus interferes with Vitamin A absorption:

- Diabetics are unable to convert Beta-Carotene into Vitamin A.

Musculoskeletal System
Gangrene can occur as a result of Diabetes Mellitus (Diabetes Mellitus-induced Gangrene is known as Diabetic Gangrene and occurs as a result of poor Blood Circulation from Diabetes Mellitus-induced Atherosclerosis).

Diabetes Mellitus patients are prone to Plantar Ulcers (known as Diabetic Plantar Ulcers).

Nervous System
Diabetes Mellitus patients have an increased risk of Depression (due to Insulin’s probable role in the prevention of Depression).

Neuralgia can occur as a side effect of Diabetes Mellitus.

Neuropathy can occur as a side effect of Diabetes Mellitus (Neuropathy that occurs in conjunction with Diabetes Mellitus is known as Diabetic Neuropathy).

Sexual System
Diabetes Mellitus increases the risk of Male Impotence, mainly due to diabetic neuropathy.

Diabetes Mellitus increases the risk of Vaginitis in females.

Diabetes Mellitus Increases Levels of these Potentially Toxic Substances

Aldehydes
Diabetes Mellitus patients generally exhibit elevated Malondialdehyde levels.

Enzymes
Diabetes Mellitus patients have elevated levels of Glutamate Dehydrogenase.

The elevated Blood Sugar that is associated with Diabetes Mellitus enhances the activity of Protein Kinase C (a known activator of some forms of Cancer).

These Ailments Exacerbate Diabetes Mellitus

Oral Health
Periodontal Disease can exacerbate Diabetes Mellitus (due to the Detrimental Bacteria that enter the bloodstream during advanced Periodontal Disease).

Suggested Products

Product	Dosage	Comments
Optimum D - 270 Caps	6 capsules per day	Multivitamin formula designed to support those with diabetes or with a family history of diabetes.
GluControl - 90 Caps	3-6 caps per day	Improves glucose tolerance, restores hypothalamic and muscle insulin receptor-cell sensitivity, normalizes high blood sugar levels without causing hypoglycemia.
AGEBlock™ (Anti Glycation formula) - 90 Caps	1 capsule 2 times per day	Add to maximum dose of GluControl.
Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide), 500 mg 180 Caps	1000... mg per day	Lowers blood sugar, may also reduce blood cholesterol and triglycerides in diabetics. Regenerates pancreatic cells
Lipoic Acid Caps 500 mg - 90 Caps	500-1000 gm per day	Powerful antioxidant. May prevent free radical damage caused by diabetes.
Taurine, L-Taurine, 600 mg - 100 Caps	500 mg 2-3 times per day	Diabetics are known to have lower levels of taurine.
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid Caps) 750 mg - 200 Caps	1000... mg per day	Diabetics may have impaired cellular uptake of Vitamin C. Vitamin C inhibits glycosylation of proteins.
E-Team - 60 Caps	One to three capsules per day
Tocotrienols, 572 mg - 30 Softgels	1 capsules daily in the morning.
GLA (Gamma Linolenic Acid) - 60 softgel caps	2-6 capsules per day