The Truth About Blood Sugars And Diabetes

If you’ve recently been diagnosed with diabetes, pre-diabetes, or are simply concerned about developing diabetes (maybe due to your family history), you might have some questions about blood sugar.
Blood sugar is one of the most important elements of diabetes. And once you understand it, the better you will be at managing your condition, or avoiding a type 2 diagnosis altogether.
But what is it?
What does it feel like?
What is actually happening in your body when you’re experiencing either a low blood sugar or high blood sugar episode? And how exactly do hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia figure into the conversation?
In the video below, all of these questions are answered. Dr. Eric Berg explains, in an easy-to-understand way, what diabetes is and how and when your blood sugar experiences fluctuations. This is such an excellent explanation of how our bodies function. Even if you already have a pretty great understanding of diabetes, you might be surprised by some of what he has to say!
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The Miraculous Health Benefits and Uses of Cumin

Cumin is a popular spice in many Indian, Mexican and Middle Eastern dishes and it’s one of the most popular household spices around. We often forget the significance of something that we use on a regular basis and cumin happens to be one of them.
Research shows that cumin has antioxidant properties, helps in digestion, insomnia, diabetes and protects against memory loss among many other things.
According to Ayurveda, cumin is one of best overall wellness tonic and is used to treat a large variety of ailments, as it is nutrient-rich, is thought to boost the metabolism and the function of the digestive system, and has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Please note that this article is about the health benefits of cumin (Cuminum cyminum). Make sure not to confuse cumin with black cumin seed (Nigella sativa) which also known as the remedy for everything but death.
The Health Benefits of Cumin
1. Weight Loss Remedy
Cumin not only makes your metabolism work more quickly, but it also cuts down on your cravings.
In a study done by Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences in Iran, women who incorporated cumin into their diet while leading a healthy lifestyle decreased their body fat percentage by 14.64% while those who just led a healthier lifestyle only decreased theirs by 4.91%.
You can get more information about this exciting research and how to use cumin for weight loss in my post on how daily teaspoon of cumin help you lose 3 times as much body fat.
2. Helps Fighting Insomnia
Cumin seeds are a highly effective treatment for insomnia.
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'Lending hand' model shows 5 necessary interventions for diabetes treatment

In a new editorial published in American Family Physician, a team of researchers outline why glycemic control should no longer be considered the primary intervention when it comes to diabetes management.
The "lending a hand" model outlined in the paper suggests there are five major forms of diabetes treatment, descending in importance from the thumb to the pinky: smoking cessation, blood pressure control, metformin therapy, lipid reduction and glucose control.
The illustration offers a simple way for physicians to communicate with patients about a treatment plan, and it also proposes that blood sugar control isn't the main thing to be worried about.
"Glycemic control is stuck in people's minds as the primary goal of treatment, but evidence has existed since the 1970s that other interventions are of greater benefit," said senior author Allen Shaughnessy, Pharm.D., M.Med.Ed., professor of family medicine at Tufts University School of Medicine and fellowship director of the Tufts University Family Medicine Residency Program at Cambridge Health Alliance.
Length and quality of life most important
The authors stress that there is a paradigm shift happening in diabetes treatment priorities. Interventions must focus on improving the length and quality of life, according to new guidelines from the American Diabetes Association and the European Association for the Study of Diabetes.
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TOP 7 Natural Herbs For Diabetes

List Of Herbs That Helps Manage Diabetes
All my life I have met so many people suffering from diabetes. As you well know, prescription drugs (hypoglycemic) simply mask symptoms. They actually worsen the problem as they weaken your immune system, and what is meant to help you out only make matters worse! So I have researched the way to manage diabetes in a natural way.
Top 7 Natural Herbs For DIABETES
1. Cinnamon
A 2013 study published in the Annals of Family Medicine and Diabetes Care shows that cinnamon is beneficial for people with Type 2 diabetes.
Based on this study, it may have a beneficial effect on fasting plasma glucose, LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels in patients with Type 2 diabetes.
You can take 1 to 2 grams of cinnamon daily in the form of tea. You can also sprinkle it on your oatmeal, smoothies or use it in cooking and baking.
Another option is to take cinnamon supplements. However, always consult a doctor for the proper dosage suitable for your condition.
Note: If you take a blood-thinning medication, avoid taking cinnamon.
2. Fenugreek
Fenugreek is an herb that diabetic people should include in their diets. Due to its hypoglycemic activity, it can improve glucose tolerance and lower blood sugar levels. In addition, its fiber content slows down the absorption of carbohydrates and sugars.
In a 2009 study published in the International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research, researchers concluded there is a positive effect of fenugreek seeds on blood glucose and lipid profiles in Type 2 diabetic patients.
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Insulin Vaccine May Prevent Type 1 Diabetes in Children

A vaccination for type 1 diabetes may soon be a reality for children, according to a new study from the German Research Centre for Environmental Health.
The Pre-POINT study is a continuation of a previous study that found powdered insulin could trigger a positive immune response in children who have a first-degree relative with type 1 diabetes. Now, researchers will test whether this effect can be achieved with oral insulin.
"The [study] will treat children between the ages of six months and two years who carry a genetic risk of developing type 1 diabetes or have a family history of the disease, but who have not yet developed an autoimmune response," a press release on the study stated.
Children in the study will take the insulin every day with their food for 12 months.
Oral insulin acts like a vaccine
Oral insulin has no effect on blood sugar levels because it is absorbed through the digestive tract, researchers explained. Therefore, it acts like a vaccine that triggers the immune system.
"The autoimmune response that causes type 1 diabetes in childhood is often initially directed at the insulin," said Professor Anette-Gabriele Ziegler, Director of the Institute of Diabetes Research.
By building up immune tolerance to the insulin, the hope is that the children's bodies can block the autoimmune process that causes type 1 diabetes by stimulating the growth of protective immune cells.
"Medical examinations will be conducted at three-month intervals in order to monitor the general health of the participants," the report stated.
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