Simple tips to help prevent type-2 diabetes
Type-1 diabetes needs insulin injections, but type-2 can usually be managed with lifestyle changes. It’s caused when blood sugar is too high, so cells don’t respond in the normal way to make insulin.
This can lead to fatigue and weight gain, eye problems and even amputation (which is why people diagnosed with diabetes should always wear shoes (and have regular podiatrist care, as some patients can’t feel if they have stubbed a toe etc, which could become infected).
Early symptoms of diabetes are thirst, frequent loo trips, slow-healing wounds, blurred vision, fatigue and dark skin patches around the neck and armpits. An easy way to check is to give blood (although you can still give blood, the pre-giving tests are for anaemia and diabetes, so you’ll soon find out).
Type-1 diabetes is usually genetic, but many now say that children are at reduced risk if breastfed (and not use dairy formula longer than necessary). That’s why all the ads now have to say ‘we recommend only using breast milk for the first six months’.
- Learn to cook a few plant-based recipes! Swap white bread/rice/pasta for wholegrains, and avoid processed meat (sausages, bacon).
- Eat plenty of antioxidants like berries and leafy greens (check medication due to interaction with vitamin K).
- National Diabetes Program (US) has great success, replacing animal products, oily/fried foods and refined sugar – with fruits, veggies, legumes, whole grains, healthy fats and water.
- Give up smoking and reduce or give up alcohol.
- Get at least 150 minutes of weekly exercise (walking is fine, as is swimming, workouts or sport).
- Make quality sleep (7 to 9 hours a night) a priority.
- Stay hydrated. Six to eight glasses of water a day is a good aim for most people. Drink two glasses before each main meal, to easily achieve this. Avoid sugary drinks.
- Switch donations to humane research, to help heal brain diseases.
Dr. Vegan Glucobalance supplement
Dr.Vegan GlucoBalance is a quality supplement, the first order is sold in a refillable metal tin. You then just order refills in eco-friendly pouches after that, to save on waste and save money. Subscribe online for big savings, once you have the first order with the tin.
Designed for anyone who needs to balance blood sugar or regulate insulin, this supplements support a healthy metabolism. It contains chromium, cinnamon, inositol, fenugreek and apple cider vinegar.
Always check with your GP before taking supplements if on medication (also for women if pregnant or nursing). Keep them away from children and pets, and recycle unused supplements and medicines at pharmacies (never flush them down the loo).
Take 2 capsules daily, within 30 to 60 minutes of a meal. Don’t take on an empty stomach. Do not exceed the recommended dose.
How long to take these supplements to work?
- 2 weeks (better blood sugar levels, energy & mood)
- 4 weeks (reduced cravings and better metabolism)
- 2 months (better digestion, healthy appetite)
- 3 months (better insulin sensitivity & blood lipid levels)
Join the transparent label campaign
The Transparent Label Campaign is a worldwide movement set up by US supplement company Terraseed, to demand that supplement companies list full ingredients, so people can avoid ones with gelatine, fish, collagen, creatine and magnesium stearate (mostly in vitamin D and omega 3 supplements – which cause the death of 24 billion creatures each year).
Also boycott krill supplements (you can easily get omega 3 fatty acids from nuts, seeds or algae supplements). Krill is an important food for whales, seals, penguins and fish, and removal causes by-catch of other creatures.
