How to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

FACT: Millions of people around the world suffer from diabetes. At present, approximately 200,000 people have diabetes and this number is estimated to double up by year 2030. In the Philippines alone, from the estimated 2,770,000, prevalence of diabetes is estimated to increase up to 7,798,000 in 2030.

Type 2 diabetes is the most common type of diabetes. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 90% of diabetics in the world suffer from this type of diabetes. Obesity and lack of exercise are reasons why a lot of people have this disease.

Why the need for early prevention?

If you think diabetes is just another minor medical condition, think again. Serious cardiovascular diseases spring from Type 2 diabetes. Considering that this type of diabetes cannot be detected at the onset, complications that may pose great danger to health may occur.

Can Type 2 diabetes be prevented? Is there a natural way to at least delay the incidence of diabetes? Well, you’ll be surprised. There’s no need for supplements and other synthetic products. GreenCow Chia has the answers.

It’s in the fiber

For years, studies about the natural treatment of diabetes have been conducted. A lot of recommendations from these studies have been raised, hoping that these would somehow decrease the risk of this serious disease. There is this study of Chandalia et. al. that describes how high-fiber diet benefits patients with Type 2 diabetes. The study focused on the effects of 2 diets, one that includes moderate fiber intake of patients, which is recommended by the American Diabetes Association (ADA), and another that includes a high-fiber diet. The study concludes that a high-fiber diet improves glycemic control and reduces the hyperinsulinemia level of patients with Type 2 diabetes.

Glycemic index refers to “the increase in blood glucose concentrations in the three hours after the consumption of test food containing 50g of available carbohydrate” (Editorial, New England Journal of Medicine, 343:1440-1441, No. 19). The study looks into the possibility that dietary fiber improves glycemic control by “reducing or delaying the absorption of carbohydrates” (Chandalia, et al, New England Journal of Medicine, 2000). Specifically, soluble fibers allow this to happen. Soluble fibers have the ability to form mucilages and amylose (a kind of starch). These gel-like substances slow the breakdown of carbohydrates into sugar.

Improvement in the glycemic control also could have caused the decrease in plasma triglyceride and very-low-density lipoproteins (VLDL) cholesterol. This is also attributed to the high fiber diet.

An article in Johns Hopkins Diabetes Health Alert also confirms that the consumption of fiber-rich foods slows digestion and aids in stabilizing blood sugar levels (Diabetes, Johns Hopkins Diabetes Alert, December 26, 2006).

Research studies have already confirmed the benefits of a high-fiber diet. How come a lot people are still suffering from diabetes? It’s either many people know little about this health discovery, or they just haven’t met GreenCow Chia.

How to get more benefits by eating less

Do you want to eat less and still feel full and satiated? You better try GreenCow Chia. Get loads of fiber from this superior natural food that may help you get rid of that excess weight. This is really beneficial if you want to slim down but don’t want to starve yourself. Fibers in GreenCow Chia leave you feeling full after every meal even if you don’t eat too much. Fiber-rich foods, as proven by scientific studies, improve digestion, allowing slow emptying of stomach and proper absorption of nutrients.

Why is Chia beneficial to Type 2 Diabetes patients?

• It contains the highest amount fiber, about 28-32%!

• Fibers in GreenCow Chia aids in normalizing blood sugar levels.

• Soluble fibers contained in GreenCow Chia make you feel full without eating too much. This is best for weight control. Recall that one cause of diabetes is obesity.

• If you do not have Type 2 diabetes, you have every means to prevent it. Research has proven it, nature has provided it. You know you need it. GreenCow Chia is the best natural remedy. Don’t let diabetes take away the best years of your life. Take GreenCow Chia now!

 

References:

Chandalia, M., Garg, A., Lutjohann, D., von Bergmann, K., Grundy, S. M. and Brinkley, L. J. (2000). Beneficial effects of high dietary fiber intake in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, in New England Journal of Medicine Vol. 342:1392-1398. Retrieved May 12, 2009, from http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/full/342/19/1392

Hilgeford, M. (2004). Eating fiber helps fight disease, control weight, in The Seattle Times. Retrieved May 14, 2009, from http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/health/2001974232_healthfiber11.html

Johns Hopkins Health Alert. (2006). Eating high-fiber foods slows digestion and helps to prevent a rapid rise in blood sugar, Diabetes, December 26, 2006. Retrieved May 8, 2009, from http://www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com/alerts/diabetes/JohnsHopkinsDiabetesHealthAlert_504-1.html

Mychiaseeds.com (2008). MySeeds: double benefits fight type 2 diabetes. Retrieved May 8, 2009, from http://mychiaseeds.com/Articles/DiabetesArticle.html

New England Journal of Medicine. (2000). Dietary treatment of diabetes mellitus, by Marc Rendell, M.D. Editorial, Vol. 342:1440-1441 No. 19, May 11, 2000. Retrieved May 12, 2009, from http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/full/342/19/1440-a

World Health Organization. (2008). Diabetes, Fact Sheet N312, November 2008. Retrieved May 8, 2009, from http://www.who.int.mediacentre/factsheets/fs312/en/print.html

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