News Archive - 30th of March 2011

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Diabetes on the Increase

The incidence of Type II Diabetes is on the increase. Type II diabetes and obesity are connected.  More than 85% of the people diagnosed with the problem are overweight and/or obese.

It is estimated that there are around 750,000 people in the UK with Type II Diabetes who have not yet been diagnosed with the condition.

The symptoms of Type II Diabetes come on gradually and are often ignored. Many people have Diabetes for years before their diagnosis is made.

What is Diabetes?

Diabetes mellitus occurs when the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood becomes regularly higher than normal. There are two main types of diabetes - Type II Diabetes and Type I Diabetes. Whilst Type I Diabetes has a largely genetic component, and is considered incurable but manageable with insulin, in Type II Diabetes the symptoms can be mainly or completely controlled with well-managed blood sugar levels.

When you eat, the body breaks down sugar and starches into glucose.  Beta cells produce insulin to carry the glucose to cells to be used as energy; when this process no longer works well, the glucose builds up in the bloodstream, and causes two main problems: immediately, your cells may become starved of energy, and the resultant high blood glucose levels can harm your eyes, kidneys, nerves, and/or heart. Your body thinks it needs more insulin. The insulin resistance of your cells gradually increases, and the pancreatic cells that produce insulin gradually wear out and die, although there are some data that suggest that even when the condition has progressed the damaged pancreatic cells can continue to help regulate blood-sugar levels.

Fortunately, Type I diabetes can be largely controlled by diet, and by supplementing the diet with products that can help with blood-sugar regulation.

What is the Connection between Obesity and Type II Diabetes?

As mentioned, more than 85% of people with Type II Diabetes are overweight.  Why overweight people are more likely to develop Type II Diabetes is a matter for urgent research. One theory is that being overweight causes cellular changes that make the cells resistant to insulin, a condition referred to as “insulin resistance”.

When someone has “insulin resistance”, fat, liver and muscle cells do not respond normally to insulin. To try and remedy this, the pancreas produces more and more insulin and, as a result, too much glucose remains in the blood instead of being taken into the cells. When someone has more fat cells than muscle cells, the insulin also becomes less effective. The cells that produce insulin must work harder than normal to keep blood sugar levels regulated, which can cause the cells to gradually fail.

What Other Risk Factors are there for Type II Diabetes?

• A family history of diabetes. Having a first-degree relative with Type II Diabetes. (A first degree relative is a parent, brother, sister, or child.)
• Age 40 or over. However, diabetes is now becoming more common in children and in young people.
• Being overweight or obese.
• Having HDL cholesterol of less than 35 mg/dL or triglyceride level of greater than 250 mg/dL
• Having high blood pressure
• Being previously identified as having impaired glucose tolerance by your doctor
• Having a waist measuring more than 31.5 inches (80 cm) if you are a woman or more than 37 inches (94 cm) if you are a man.
• Diabetes or glucose intolerance observed when pregnant.

Complications associated with Type II Diabetes?

In addition to adversely affecting your overall health and well-being, Type II Diabetes can significantly increase your chances of developing serious health conditions such as:

• Coronary artery disease
• Kidney disease
• Stroke
• High blood pressure
• High cholesterol
• Frequent infections
• Circulatory  problems

What are the Symptoms of Type II Diabetes
or Pre-Diabetes?

Noticeable symptoms of  progressive Type II Diabetes can include:

• Blurred vision
• Fatigue
• Appetite increase
• Increased frequency and volume of urination
• Constant  thirst
• Dehydration
• Slow healing from cuts or sores
• Peripheral neuropathy
• Weight loss

Your doctor can perform a relatively simple test called a glucose tolerance test  to assess your risk of insulin resistance, pre-diabetes and diabetes.
The reason why you make a lot of urine and become thirsty is because glucose leaks into your urine which 'pulls out' extra water through the kidneys. This can also make someone more prone to urinary tract infections, as any bacteria in the urine can utilise the glucose to metabolise and multiply.

Does Losing Weight Help? It would seem so:

You may well be able to lower your risk of developing Type II Diabetes by losing weight and taking regular physical activity. If you already have Type II Diabetes, losing weight and being more active will help control your blood sugar levels and may also delay or even prevent complications. Losing weight and exercising, along with a healthy diet, may also allow you to reduce or even eliminate your need for diabetes medication. (Be sure to talk to your doctor before making any changes to your medication dosage or schedule.)
Even a small weight change can make a big difference to your overall health and your diabetes risk. The National Institute of Health Diabetes Prevention Program found that losing just 5 to 7% of your body weight and doing moderate-intensity exercise for 30 minutes a day, five days a week, may delay or prevent the onset of Type II Diabetes.

How is the blood glucose level monitored?

The blood test that is mainly used to keep a check on your blood glucose level is called the HbA1c test. This test is commonly done every 2-6 months by your doctor or nurse. 

The HbA1c test is a measure of average blood-sugar levels over the last 1-3 months.

The term 'HbA1c' refers to glycated haemoglobin, which identifies average plasma glucose concentration. 

For people with Diabetes, treatment aims to lower your HbA1c to below a target level which is usually agreed between you and your doctor. The target level will usually be somewhere below 6.5%. If your HbA1c is above your target level then you may be advised to 'step up' treatment to keep your blood glucose level down (for example, by increasing the dose of medication, etc).

Some people with Diabetes have to regularly monitor their actual blood-glucose level. If you are advised to do this then you doctor or nurse will give you instructions on how to do it.

Lifestyle - Weight control and Exercise.

Lifestyle changes are an essential for all people with Type II Diabetes, whether or not you take medication. 

You can usually reduce the level of your blood glucose and HbA1c if you:

• Eat a healthy and balanced diet. Basically, you should aim to eat a diet low in fat, salt and sugar and high in fibre and with plenty of fruit and vegetables.
• Lose weight if you are overweight. Getting to a 'perfect weight' is unrealistic for many people. However, losing some weight if you are obese or overweight will help to reduce your blood glucose level (and have other health benefits too).
• Do some physical activities regularly - minimum of 30 minutes' brisk exercise at least five times a week is advised. Anything more vigorous and more often is even better. For example, swimming, cycling, jogging, and dancing. Ideally you should do an activity that gets you at least mildly out of breath and mildly sweaty. Etc.) Regular physical activity also reduces your risk of having a heart attack or stroke.

Many people with Type II Diabetes can reduce their blood glucose (and HbA1c) to a target level by using the above measures. However, if the blood glucose (or HbA1c) level remains too high after a trial of these measures for a few months, then medication is usually advised.

There are also supplements that are extremely beneficial, such as L-arabinose.

L-arabinose is abundant in nature and can be found in plant cell walls in maize, wheat, rye, rice, fruits and vegetables and other plants that complain simple and complex sugars. However, it can be difficult to get enough L-arabinose in the normal diet without also taking in an excess of polysaccharides, compounding any Diabetes issue. Taking a good quality supplement of L-arabinose that has been extracted from food without the other sugars, has been shown to suppress the increase of blood glucose and plasma insulin after ingestion.

 L-arabinose is used as a low-calorie non-artificial dietary supplement. It is widely used to prevent unwanted weight gain and at the same time give protection against Type II Diabetes.

A study conducted in Japan, Osaka, and reported by the Japanese Society of Nutrition and Food Science, demonstrated that a five-week administration of natural L-arabinose prevented weight gain, reduced blood sugar levels, and normalized insulin parameters.

Other studies have confirmed that L-arabinose based supplements can be successfully used in overweight, obese, and diabetic people to prevent the accumulation of fat deposits, reduce hyperinsulinemia, lower blood glucose levels, and, therefore, assist in treating obesity and Type II Diabetes. L- arabinose blocks the production of enzymes responsible for breaking down and metabolizing sugars and starches, thus slowing the adsorption of glucose though the normal glucose pathways.

Just taking 1gm of L-arabinose in the form of Diabetrose before each meal could help control weight gain and together with lifestyle changes, could interrupt the clear link between excess weight and Type II Diabetes. This appears to be an easy, natural, and entirely harmless way to normalise weight. However, since people are different and have different medical histories, the actual amount of Diabetrose taken before each meal should be personalised by trial and error.

Diabetrose

A level teaspoon of Diabetrose contains a full gram of L-arabinose; it has no effective calories and as it is known to prevent spiking of blood sugar levels, it is widely used for both weight loss and as a part of a healthy approach to preventing blood sugar imbalances.

A search of www.scholar.google.com  will find relevant research on the huge benefits that L-arabinose can offer.

Disclaimer

The above information is for consideration only, and has not been written by a qualified medical practitioner. Please see a doctor for medical advice if you suspect you may have any form of diabetes or other medical condition.

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