Diabetes
Chromium for Diabetes
Chromium is an essential trace element. It is important in human physiology as it enhances the effects of insulin. We call this an insulin sensitizer, which would consequently reduce glucose levels. There is good research and evidence to use chromium for diabetes. There is a lot of research on chromium, some showing benefit and others…
Read MorePomegranate Juice for Diabetes and Heart Disease
Pomegranate juice contains antioxidants that have many anti-atherosclerotic properties. In other words pomegranate juice would be helpful in people with heart disease, including diabetics with heart disease (since diabetics have increased risk of coronary heart disease). There is quite a lot of research on the scientific databases (pubmed). Here is a highlight of a few…
Read MoreMagnesium for Diabetes Prevention and Treatment
Magnesium is one of the most important nutrients for human health. In treating metabolic disease, we often rely on magnesium for diabetes prevention and treatment. The Normal Insulin Response If you review basic blood sugar and insulin physiology, you’ll remember the underlying physiology of type 2 diabetes is that the cell doesn’t respond to insulin…
Read MoreAtherosclerosis in Diabetes
The pathology of atherosclerosis in diabetes is the same as anyone else, it involves the same inflammatory processes, and many of the same risk factors [4]. There are a few specific things that differ – and those things will be highlighted in this article. Cholesterol in Heart Disease The role cholesterol plays in heart disease…
Read MoreBlood Vessels in Diabetics
It’s well established that the presence of diabetes increases the risk of certain cardiovascular events. The goal in working with a Naturopath is to reduce these risk factors, so do not worry! Vascular Complications in Diabetics Diabetes is associated with atherosclerosis, neuropathy, and retinopathy. The key here – is that these risk factors can be…
Read MoreFish Oil for High Triglycerides in Diabetics
Diabetics with cardiovascular disease risk factors (hypertension, high cholesterol, and high triglycerides) have to be extra diligent with managing their blood vessels and reducing inflammation. Having higher blood sugar with more inflammation can increase risk of cardiovascular disease. What are Triglycerides? Next to cholesterol, triglycerides are the most important measurement on a lipid panel. They…
Read MoreThe Abnormal Blood Sugar and Insulin Response in Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is also referred to as Insulin Resistant Diabetes. This article will show you what that means. If you need to recap the normal blood sugar and insulin response, click here and then come back to this article. Understanding the abnormal blood sugar and insulin response in Type 2 diabetes is crucial, because…
Read MoreThe Normal Blood Sugar Response
What is the Normal Blood Sugar Response? It’s important to understand how sugar affects your body. Whether you’re diabetic or not, understanding how blood sugar is metabolized and how our body responds is important. From dietary choices to exercise, there are so many things we can do to hurt or help our blood sugar response.…
Read MoreApple Cider Vinegar Helps with Blood Sugar
Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) is often touted as a miracle elixir. It has claims online from helping with weight loss, to skin conditions, to digestion and blood sugar control for diabetics. I have personally recommended Apple Cider Vinegar to my patients. This article will investigate the claim that Apple Cider Vinegar can help with blood…
Read MoreShoulder Pain in Diabetics
When assessing patients at Absolute Health and Wellness, we often see shoulder issues. We also commonly see patients with Diabetes or another type of blood sugar dysregulation. It’s important as practitioners, and patients alike, to realize there is a connection between shoulder issues and diabetes. Knowing how they relate helps provide our patients the best…
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