One of every two people, suffering from diabetes doesn’t know they have the condition. Lifestyle changes and improvement are the best strategy for blood sugar control, reduction of diabetes risk and prevention of secondary health problems. 

Your body is a complex combination of chemicals, enzymes and hormones. You might think that diabetes is the extreme upsurge of blood sugar, but in fact it is insulin resistance at cellular level. 

Insulin is a hormone, secreted by the pancreas, that is responsible for the penetration of blood sugar across cell membranes, which is then used as fuel for main cell functions. When cells become resistant to insulin, glucose remains in blood and levels of blood sugar increase. 

Leptin is another hormone, responsible for increase of blood sugar. It is produced by fat cells. Its function is to signal the brain that the body has enough fat depots, so calories can start being burnt at a regular pace. Along with its fat depot and metabolism functions, leptin supports the immune system, fertility and regulates the amount of energy that is being burnt. 

The third hormone which is responsible for triggering Diabetis is ghrelin. It is secreted in the stomach and it sends signals to the brain when we experience hunger. Ghrelin is affected by the growth hormone, therefore it functions differently in men and women. 

These are the three main hormones, which have a key role for diabetes development. If leptin or ghrelin signaling functions are disrupted, you might end up consuming too much food, which does not correspond to the activity and speed of your metabolism, thus leading to an increase in weight and obesity. 

Diabetes in your body 

Chronic increase in blood sugar levels as a result of poor nutrition and lack of physical activity could lead to long – term health damage. This damage can be detrimental to your body. It is essential that you compare your current diet and activity levels to optimal lifestyle habits in order to protect yourself from diabetes. Anyone diagnosed with diabetes might have to face the following:

• Heart disease
• Heart attack
• Glaucoma
• Retinopathy
• Blindness
• Bacterial infections
• Fungi
• Itchy skin
• Diabetic dermopathy
• Diabetic blisters
• Diabetic neuropathy
• Kidney problems
• High blood pressure
• Leg ulcers
• Gastroparesis
• Hearing loss
• Alzheimer’s disease
• Gingivitis and periodontitis 

As with most medical conditions, healthy lifestyle can not only prevent diabetes, but it can also treat early stages of the disease and in most cases it does not require ingestion of strong medication. 

Excellent results from nature  

Nutrition

The most important thing before going directly for heavy chemistry is to take a deeper look into your lifestyle. This includes your menu, to acknowledge whether you are consuming healthier or more harmful substances and if you are exercising enough to burn the buildup. Another important point is to include valuable ingredients in your diet, such as chia seeds, blueberries, almonds, cauliflower, root vegetables, legumes, vegetables (broccoli and Brussels sprouts), plantain seeds, green beans, oats and cinnamon. 

Dietary supplements 

Diabex

Diabex is a natural herbal product, created specifically to support the health of diabetes patients. It is recommended for regulating blood sugar levels in non – insulin – dependent diabetes. Its ingredients stimulate the secretion of insulin by the pancreas, thus reducing unpleasant symptoms (fatigue, tiredness, thirst, itchy skin, dry mouth, headache) which patients with high blood pressure experience. 

Diabex can be ingested along with existent antidiabetic treatment and it does not pose risk of adverse drug reaction. Extended intake of Diabex, paired with a specialist – recommended results in clinically proven therapeutic effects. 

Glucoril

The nutritional supplement Glucoril comprises a special mixture of natural ingredients that help maintenance of normal blood sugar levels. 

• Glucoril contains cinnamon, banaba and Gymnema Silvestre, which support optimal metabolism functions
• Glucoril contains biotin – it assists the maintenance of normal metabolism and provides energy
• Glucoril contains chromium, which helps reduce accumulated fat

Metabol Control

Metabol Control is a dietary supplement, encompassing three complementary ingredients -  Carositol, Gymnema, Chromum picolinate. All of them support normal glucose metabolism in the organism. 

Carositol is derived from the fruits if the carob tree. It contains over 90% natural and highly purified pinitol. Pinitol is an organic substance that mimics the action of insulin and helps the normal breakdown of glucose. The second ingredient is an extract from Gymnema leafs (Gymnema Silvestre). The gymenic acid that the plant contains helps to lower elevated blood sugar levels. 

The last ingredient is a trivalent chromium (in the form of picolinate). It aids maintenance of normal concentration of blood glucose. 

The supplement has a positive effect on blood sugar. It mimics insulin functions by helping cells improve glucose incorporation. It supports normal glucose intake in muscle cells. Metabol control is suitable for people with insulin resistance, associated with excess weight and obesity, as well for people with metabolic syndrome with blood sugar over 100 mg/dL. Combined with a special diet, physical activity and prescribed oral medication, it provides good results for people in pre – diabetic state and in those suffering from type II diabetes.  

Exercise 

Brief and long exercises have remarkable effect on the body’s resistance to the accumulation of the hormone leptin. The more you exercise, the more your cells become sensitive to leptin. When your body develops such sensitivity, the potential resistance to insulin decreases. Hence, the risk of developing diabetes is sufficiently reduced.  

Drink enough water

When you are dehydrated your liver secretes a hormone which increases blood sugar. When the optimal water level is reached again blood sugar levels also normalize. 

Always make sure you are well hydrated by noticing the color of your urine. Normal color should be light blue. Sometimes the first indication that you need more water is a sense of hunger. Drink a large glass of water, wait for 20 minutes and then decide whether you are really hungry, or you were just thirsty.