Low Carbohydrate Information
Low Carbohydrate Cook Books
Low Carbohydrate, Low Fat Cookbooks.
Low Carb Products with No Sugar
Alcohols
Supplements for Blood Sugar Control
Cruelty Free Supplements
Cruely Free Cosmetics
Low
Carbohydrate, Low Fat Cookbooks.
Dr. Atkins' Vita-Nutrient Solution : Nature's Answer to
Drugs
PDR for Nutritional Supplements
The PDR Family Guide to Nutritional Supplements : An Authoritative A-to-Z
The Magazine - Pdr For Nutritional Supplements
A Practical A-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals,
Herbs, and Food Supplements
The Insulin-Resistance Diet : How to Turn Off Your Body's Fat-Making Machine
Blood Sugar Blues : Overcoming the Hidden Dangers of Insulin Resistance
by Miryam Ehrlich Williamson, R. Paul St. Amand M.D.
Insulin Resistance: A Medical Dictionary, Bibliography, And Annotated
Research Guide To Internet References
Magnesium and the Insulin Resistance Syndrome (Comprehensive Summaries of
Uppsala Dissertations from the Faculty of Medicine, 1088)
Insulin Resistance and Cardiovascular Disease
Syndrome X: The Complete Nutritional Program to Prevent and Reverse Insulin
Resistance
The Insulin Factor: Can't Lose Weight? Can't Concentrate? Can't Resist
Sugar? Could Syndrome X Be Your Problem
Balance Your Blood Sugar Naturally to Beat Disease, Lose Weight, Gain
Energy, and Feel Great
The Low Blood Sugar Handbook: You Don't Have to Suffer....
The Low Blood Sugar Cookbook: Sugarless Cooking for Everyone
What Makes My Blood Glucose Go Up...And Down? And 101 Other Frequently Asked
Questions About Your Blood Glucose Levels
LOW BLOOD SUGAR Hypoglycemia: The 20th Century Epidemic?
101 Tips For Improving Your Blood Sugar
Reactive Hypoglycemia - A Medical Dictionary, Bibliography, and Annotated
Research Guide to Internet References
Preventing Reactive Hypoglycemia: The Great Medical Dilemma
The New Glucose Revolution: The Authoritative Guide to the Glycemic
Index--the Dietary Solution for Lifelong Health
Atkins Diabetes Revolution : The Groundbreaking Approach to Preventing and
Controlling Type 2 Diabetes
The G.I. Handbook : How the Glycemic Index Works
New Glucose Revolution Guide to Living Well with
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Hyperinsulinemia, Not Ovaries, at Core of
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. : An article from: Family Practice News
Metformin Appears Effective in Teens With
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. (Brief Article) : An article from: Family Practice News
Endocrine ills in
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome patients' sisters, mothers. (At Risk for Type 2
Diabetes). : An article from: Internal Medicine News
Obese Women With
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Face Higher Sleep Apnea Risk. : An article from: OB GYN News
Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine
Sleep Apnea and Disorders of glucose metabolism
Diet,
Exercise Dramatically Delay Type 2 Diabetes
Exercise Equipment
Diet,
Exercise Dramatically Delay Type 2 Diabetes
CDC - Exercise can
delay onset of diabetes
Exercise
Reduces Diabetes by Reducing Insulin Resistance
The Healing Power of Exercise : Your Guide to Preventing and Treating Diabetes, Depression, Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure, Arthritis, and More
The Diabetic Athlete
Handbook of Exercise in Diabetes
The Fitness Book: For People With Diabetes
How blood
sugar works
CDC's
Diabetes Program - Publications & Products - Take Charge of Your Diabetes
- Glossary
Insulin
Receptors in Brain Tied to Appetite and Weight Gain
Leptin May
Control Sweet Tooth
Diabetes breakthrough
Toronto scientists cure disease in mice
National Diabetes Information
Clearinghouse
Diabetes
Dictionary
Type 2 Diabetes In the Genes
NIDDK Clearinghouses Publications Catalog
|
Diseases, Medical Conditions and
Deficiencies that are Associated with Blood Sugar and Insulin Control
There are a surprising number of illnesses,
conditions and vitamin and mineral deficiencies that are associated with
blood sugar and insulin control. For example, if you have an H.
Pylori bacterial infection, studies show that you will be able to better
control your blood sugars if you get rid of the infection. According
to some studies, you may be able to alleviate some of the symptoms of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome by dealing with your insulin resistance.
High glucose levels can contribute to aging due to a destructive process
known as glycosylation, also called nonenzymatic glycation, in which glucose
molecules bind to proteins and interfere with their function. People with
diabetes have an increased rate of protein glycosylation and this plays a
major part in their increased risk of atherosclerosis and contributes to
many other diseases.
Magnesium and zinc deficiencies are commonly seen in diabetics and blood
sugar control will get better in some individuals with supplementation of
these minerals. These are just a few of the many factors that can
affect your blood sugars.
Blood sugar control problems often run in families and can exist for many
years before one becomes aware of them. You may not connect irritability
with low blood sugar or an unusual feeling of hunger with hypoglycemia.
For those who have hypoglycemia, if you control your blood sugars now, you
will be less likely to develop diabetes. For those with diabetes, if you
maintain good control over your blood sugars, you will avoid or at the very
least, postpone the many devastating complications of diabetes. For
help in controlling your blood sugars, speak to your doctor. You may
also be interested in
supplements
that help control blood sugar.
Understanding the factors that affect blood sugar control will help you
maintain better control.
Biotin
A deficiency can cause high blood sugar. For more information please
see:
Supplements
for blood sugar control - Biotin
Boron
A lack of boron may increase insulin resistance.
Hyperinsulinemia in Rats During Dietary Vitamin D (Vitd) and Boron
Deprivation Is Ameliorated, But Not Corrected, by Improved Vitd Status
Caffeine
Caffeine has been shown to reduce insulin sensitivity
independent of obesity, type 2 diabetes or exercise.41
Another study concluded that
The effects of insulin are greatly enhanced with the use of caffeine because
of it's ability to block the enzyme phosphodiesterase.
http://www.sover.net/~devstar/hypogly.pdf
Carnitine
Carnitine deficiencies are occasionally associated with diabetes.23
For more information about carnitine see:
Supplements for Blood
Sugar Control - Carnitine
Candida (Yeast Infection)
It is well known that those with diabetes are more prone to candida
infections. This is thought to be due to a compromised immune system
and/or higher glucose levels in the blood.
The Division of Bacterial and Mycotic Diseases at the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention conducted a prospective, active population-based
surveillance for candidemia (defined as any Candida species isolated from
blood). They determined that the average incidence of candida
infection was 7 in 100,00, however the rate of infection for adult diabetics
was 4 times higher or 28 in 100,000.33
A study of 78 diabetic females and 88 healthy controls determined that there
is a significant link between high blood sugars and vulvo-vaginal
candidiasis.31 A candida infection of the nail bed is more
prevalent in diabetics.29 and candida colonization of the skin
and nail bed is significantly associated with diabetes.30
Another study found that oral candida was more prevalent in diabetics.32
Cholesterol
There is an association between high cholesterol and insulin resistance.
According to the National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (a division of
the National Institutes of Health), many people with insulin resistance and
high blood glucose have high LDL (bad) blood cholesterol levels, low HDL
(good) cholesterol levels and high levels of triglycerides (another fat in
the blood),
Insulin
Resistance and Pre-Diabetes
This is not surprising considering that an enzyme, (HMGCoA) controls the
production of cholesterol in your liver and the two main hormones that
control the release of the enzyme (HMGCoA) are glucagon and insulin.
Glucagon inhibits the enzyme, and insulin activates it. The Statin
drugs (cholesterol controlling medications) control cholesterol by
inhibiting this enzyme.
For more information please see:
Cholesterol, Triglycerides and Heart
Support
Depression
One study concluded that Depression appears to increase the risk of developing diabetes by 23% in younger adults.26
The prevalence of depression in diabetic patients may be as high as 30%.28
An article in the Journal of Indian Medicine noted that diabetics often have
depression and that prompt treatment of depression has beneficial effects on
glycaemic control for diabetic patients.27
Diabetes
There are 2 main types of diabetes, type 1 (insulin dependent diabetes
mellitus IDDM) and type 2 (non-insulin dependent diabetes NIDDM).
Type 1 makes up only 5-10 percent of the diabetic population, the rest are
type 2 diabetics.
Type 1 is an autoimmune disease where the body's immune system attacks and
destroys the insulin producing cells in the pancreas. Some experts
believe this immune response may be the result of a virus.
In type 2 diabetes, the body does produce insulin but not enough. The
body's cells also become resistant to insulin. For a detailed,
technical explanation of type 2 diabetes see:
Deconstructing Type 2 diabetes
Many people have type 2
diabetes and don't even know it. Take the American Diabetes
Association Diabetes Risk
Test to assess your risk of getting diabetes..
According to the American
Diabetes Association, diabetes is the 6th leading
cause of death in the United States. It is a serious disease with many
life threatening side effects so it is well worth considering all of your
options in order to normalize blood sugars and minimize damage to your body.
Drugs that affect blood sugar
Besides the drugs that one takes intentionally to affect
their blood sugar, there is a large list of drugs that will affect your
blood sugar. 39, 40
Some of the medications associated with hyperglycemia (high
blood sugar) are as follows:
Thiazide Diuretics, Centrally Acting Alpha-Blockers, Beta-blockers,
Calcium-Channel Blockers, Minoxidil, Diazoxide, Corticosteroids,
cyclosporine, phenytoin, oral contraceptives and sex hormones, Nicotinic
Acid and Niacin, Phenothiazines. lithium, thyroid hormone, Beta-Adrenergic
Agonists and misc. drugs. See the following for references to each
drug.
Drug-induced
Disorders of Glucose Tolerance -- Pandit et al. 118 (7): 529 -- Annals of
Internal Medicine
Drugs that may cause
hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
Helicobacter Pylori (H. Pylori)
H. Pylori is a bacterial infection that causes
gastritis and can cause ulcers. It has been shown to run in families.
Both obesity and type II diabetes may be associated
with an increased incidence of H. pylori-colonization.2 It
has been shown that it may contribute to hypoglycemia.14
One study stated that
H. Pylori may lead to lower glucose concentrations in women and should be
considered when interpreting plasma glucose concentrations bordering on diabetes.15
Eradication of H. Pylori is shown to improve hypoglycemia.14
Fibromyalgia
It is not uncommon for people with fibromyalgia to have blood sugar
disorders such as reactive hypoglycemia (a precurser to type 2
diabetes) or diabetes.
Devin Starlanyl, a physician who has fibromyalgia writes about reactive
hypoglycemia and fibromyalgia.
You may also wish to read her article about
Reactive Hypoglycemia.
One study concluded that Fibromyalgia is a common finding in patients with
types 1 and 2 diabetes. They hypothesize that Fibromyalgia might be prevented by
improved control of blood glucose levels.21 Another study noted
that there was a clinical association between obesity, diabetes mellitus and
fibromyalgia.22
Heart Disease
Strong
connection between diabetes and heart disease
Diabetes is considered a major risk factor for coronary
artery disease. According to the
American Diabetes
Association, people with diabetes are 2 to 4 times more likely to
develop heart disease. They think this is due to an upset balance
between HDL and LDL cholesterol levels.
Other articles of interest
Supplements for lowering your
cholesterol and triglycerides and increasing your good cholesterol
National Women's Health Report: The diabetes-heart disease connection
Scientists Report New Findings On The Connection Between Diabetes And Heart
Disease And Stroke
Hypoglycemia
Hypoglycemia is
considered present when blood glucose levels are less than 50 mg/dL
Hypoglycemia can sometimes occur in persons with diabetes due to the
medication that they take to control their diabetes or to exercise in
diabetics but here, we will be talking about other types of hypoglycemia.
Causes:
Hypoglycemia can be idiopathic (cause unknown) or it can be caused by GI
surgery, liver disease, a pancreatic tumor, pregnancy, renal glycosuria
(glucose is abnormally eliminated in the urine due to improper functioning
of the kidney tubules), Ketotic hypoglycemia of childhood, adrenal
insufficiency, hypopituitarism, digestive enzyme deficiency, large tumors (eg,
mesenchymal tumors, epithelial tumors, endothelial tumors), sepsis and
starvation.
Symptoms:
The symptoms listed here are symptoms seen in all types of hypoglycemia,
including acute hypoglycemia as seen in diabetics.
Shakiness, anxiety, nervousness, tremor, palpitations, tachycardia (fast
pulse), sweating, feeling of warmth, pallor (paleness), coldness,
clamminess, dilated pupils,
hunger, borborygmus (gurgling, rumbling, or growling noise from the
abdomen), nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, abnormal thinking,
impaired judgment, nonspecific dysphoria (an emotional state characterized
by feeling ill, anxiety, depression or unease), moodiness, depression, crying,
fear of dying, negativism, irritability, belligerence, combativeness, rage,
personality change, emotional lability (instability), fatigue, weakness, apathy, lethargy,
daydreaming, sleep disturbance including insomnia, confusion, amnesia (loss of memory), dizziness,
delirium, staring, "glassy" look, blurred vision, double vision, difficulty
speaking, slurred speech, ataxia, incoordination, sometimes mistaken for
"drunkenness", focal or general motor deficit, paralysis, hemiparesis
(weakness of one side of the body),
paresthesias (abnormal sensations such as numbness, prickling, or "pins and
needles."), headache,
stupor, coma, abnormal breathing, generalized or focal seizures
Drugs that may be related to hypoglycemia:
salicylates, oral
hypoglycemics, sulfonamide, phenylbutazone, insulin, bishydroxy coumarin,
p-aminobenzoic acid, propoxyphene, haloperidol, stanozolol, ethanol,
hypoglycin, carbamate insecticide, disopyramide, isoniazid, methanol,
methotrexate, pentamidine, sulfonamide, tricyclic antidepressants, cytotoxic
agents, organophosphates, propranolol plus ethanol, didanosine,
chlorpromazine, quinine, sulfa drugs, fluoxetine, sertraline, fenfluramine,
trimethoprim, 6-mercaptopurine, thiazide diuretics, thioglycolate, tremetol,
ritodrine, disodium ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), clofibrate,
angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, and lithium.
Infection/Inflammation
One study found a correlation between low grade infections
and insulin resistance. Their conclusions:
"Pathogen burden showed the strongest association with insulin resistance,
especially with enteroviruses and C. pneumoniae seropositivity. We
hypothesize that exposure to multiple pathogens could cause a chronic
low-grade inflammation, resulting in insulin resistance."
Burden
of Infection and Insulin Resistance in Healthy Middle-Aged Men -- Fernández-Real
et al. 29 (5): 1058 -- Diabetes Care
Another study states that some components of the insulin
resistance syndrome have been related to inflammatory markers and that
chronic sub-clinical inflammation is part of insulin resistance syndrome.42
Low
Grade Chronic Inflammation in Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome --
Kelly et al. 86 (6): 2453 -- Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism
Insomnia
According to the authors of the
Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine,
their experience in clinical practice has shown that nocturnal hypoglycemia
(low night-time blood glucose level) is an important cause of
sleep-maintenance-insomnia.
When there is a drop in blood glucose level, it causes the release of
hormones that regulate glucose levels such as adrenaline, glucagon, cortisol
and growth hormones which signal the brain that it is time to eat.
According to the authors of the
Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine, good bed-time snacks that keep blood
sugar levels steady throughout the night are complex carbohydrates such as
oatmeal and other grains.
It is known that short term sleep
restriction results in glucose intolerance. In a long term prospective
study (10 years), 70,000 non-diabetic women were followed. In
evaluating the self-reported data from these women, researchers determined
that long and short (5 hours or less) sleep durations were associated with
an increased risk of diabetes diagnosis.17
Manganese
Deficiency and
blood sugar regulation
Manganese is a trace mineral that is needed in minute amounts for protein
and fat metabolism, healthy nerves, a healthy immune system and blood sugar
regulation.10
According to Dr. Atkins, people with diabetes typically only have 1/2 of
what is considered a normal level of manganese and this deficiency
contributes to their bodies' inability to process sugars.
Dr. Atkins found that many people don't have enough manganese as evidenced
by measurements on his own patients. Low manganese levels are more
common now due to an increased diet of refined flours and sugars. In
addition, iron and calcium supplements can have an antagonistic affect on
manganese.
Magnesium Deficiency
and diabetes
Magnesium is a mineral that is a catalyst in enzyme activity, especially of
those enzymes used in energy production. Magnesium plays a role in
carbohydrate metabolism and a deficiency can be synonymous with diabetes.9
How well the body metabolizes sugar is tightly linked to magnesium, making
it essential to anyone with diabetes or insulin resistance. It is most
helpful for type II diabetes or insulin resistance and somewhat helpful for
type I diabetes.10
A review, designed to reach a better understanding of the mechanism involved
in the correlation between magnesium and insulin resistance concluded that
magnesium is required for both proper glucose utilization and insulin
signaling and that metabolic alterations in cellular magnesium contribute to
insulin resistance.12 A Public Health review notes that
recent studies suggest a potential role for magnesium in preventing
diabetes. 11
One article published in "Pediatrician" found that magnesium
deficiency is the most evident disturbance of metal metabolism in diabetes.
The article also states that there is evidence that the metabolism of
magnesium and other trace elements is altered in insulin dependent diabetes
mellitus and that these nutrients might have a specific role in the origin
and development of diabetes.3
Magnesium may prevent some of the complications of diabetes such as
retinopathy and heart disease. 13
B6 is necessary in order to get magnesium into the cells.
Other benefits:
Lowers blood pressure
Helpful in fibromyalgia
Reduces birth defects if taken during pregnancy.
May help prevent cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis and certain forms of
cancer.
May reduce cholesterol levels
Assists in calcium and potassium uptake
Beneficial for cardiovascular disease
Helps mitral valve prolapse
Brain Function improvement
Migraines
Premenstrual Tension
Asthma - encourages bronchial muscles to relax
Sleep
Bruxism
helps against chemical sensitivities.
Warnings:
Can cause loose stools until your body gets used to it.
The body's need for magnesium is increased with the consumption of alcohol,
the use of diuretics, diarrhea, the presence of fluoride or high levels of
zinc or vitamin D.
The consumption of large amounts of fat, cod liver oil, calcium, vitamin D
and protein decrease magnesium absorption.
Fat soluble vitamins and foods high in oxalic acid such as almonds, chard,
cocoa, rhubarb, spinach and tea also hinder absorption.9
Melatonin
The role of melatonin in human insulin regulation is poorly understood
however one animal study determined that melatonin caused a rise in blood
sugars. The ability of melatonin to stimulate insulin output was dose
dependent. Higher doses of melatonin caused a significant rise in blood
sugars whereas lower levels caused no change. 19
One study found that giving diabetic patients melatonin supplementation may
have some benefit in controlling diabetic complications.18
Another animal study reported that long-term melatonin administration
reduces high blood sugar and may help insulin resistance.20
Metabolic Syndrome (Syndrome X)
Metabolic Syndrome is a set of risk factors in an individual
that predisposes them to several illnesses, including type 2 diabetes and
heart disease. Syndrome X is closely associated with insulin
resistance. Low magnesium and high calcium are commonly seen in this
syndrome.
Syndrome X is characterized by central obesity (excessive fat tissue in and
around the abdomen), insulin resistance or glucose intolerance (the body
can't properly utilize insulin),
cholesterol disorders
(usually high triglycerides and low HDL cholesterol), high blood pressure,
high fibrinogen or plasminogen activator inhibitor [–1] in the blood and
elevated high-sensitivity
C-reactive protein in the blood.
A long term study concluded that Cardiovascular disease and all-cause
mortality are increased in men with the metabolic syndrome.34
Another study has found that Sleep apnea is a manifestation of the metabolic
syndrome.35
Syndrome X may be identified by the presence of three or more of these
components:
Central obesity as measured by waist circumference:
Men — Greater than 40 inches
Women — Greater than 35 inches
Fasting blood triglycerides greater than or equal to 150 mg/dL
Blood HDL cholesterol:
Men — Less than 40 mg/dL
Women — Less than 50 mg/dL
Blood pressure greater than or equal to 130/85 mmHg
Fasting glucose greater than or equal to 110 mg/dL
Night Eating Syndrome (NES)
Night Eating Syndrome is characterized by eating 50% or more of daily
calories after dinner and by getting up during the night to eat. It
has recently received new interest and is currently being studied. It
is hypothesized to be caused by a disturbed circadian eating rythym (the
body's 24 hour clock). Those who have it, often have a relative with
the syndrome.
One study found that the strong association between glucose and insulin was
damaged in those participants whose eating patterns mimicked those of Night
Eating Syndrome.
It was suggested that Night Eating Syndrome eating patterns lead to the impairment of insulin
response. 16
Some people who wake up during the night and feel that they must eat
something may have insomnia that is caused
hypoglycemia. According to the authors of the
Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine,
their experience in clinical practice has shown that nocturnal hypoglycemia
(low night-time blood glucose level) is an important cause of
sleep-maintenance-insomnia.
Polycystic Ovary
Syndrome (PCOS)
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), is a hormonal disturbance experienced by
women of reproductive age. It is the leading cause of infertility. The
hormonal disturbance often seems to be linked to the way the body handles
insulin. Those with
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome are more likely to develop diabetes.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is associated with insulin resistance and hyperinsulinemia
(high insulin).
Decreasing ones insulin resistance appears to be helpful in treating the
symptoms of
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.23.
Some of the symptoms of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome are:
infertility - caused by inability to ovulate, lack of menses (periods),.
facial and or body hair (hirsutism), acne and/or oily skin, obesity and
insulin resistance.
One study found that women with the polycystic ovary syndrome are much more
likely than controls to have sleep disordered breathing (SDB) and daytime
sleepiness.35
For further information see:
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Symptoms
Verity - The
Polycystic Ovaries Syndrome Self Help Group
Reactive Hypoglycemia
The term reactive hypoglycemia commonly describes a condition in which blood
sugars fall below normal 2-4 hours after a high carbohydrate meal. It is
thought to represent a consequence of excessive insulin release triggered by
a carbohydrate meal. Reactive Hypoglycemia is often a pre-curser to
diabetes.
The prevalence of this condition is difficult to ascertain and
controversial, because a number of stricter or looser definitions have been
used, making it unclear as to the true criteria for reactive hypoglycemia.
Common Symptoms: fatigue, headaches, palpitations, depression nervousnes,
irritability, tremors, flushing, cravings for sweets, increased appetite,
rhinitis, sweating,
Some health professionals recommend a diet high in protein and low in
carbohydrates.
Other suggestions include:
eat small meals and snacks about every 3 hours
exercise regularly
choose high-fiber foods
avoid or limit foods high in sugar, especially on an empty stomach
Reactive hypoglycemia is often present in those who have fibromyalgia.
For more information about reactive hypoglycemia and fibromyalgia see
Fibromyalgia And
Information from Dr.
Starlanyl on Reactive Hypoglycemia and Fibromyalgia
Some information suggests that
Reactive Hypoglycemia
may be caused by food intolerance
Also see: Hypoglycemia
Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a condition in which a person stops breathing for seconds and
sometimes over a minute, several to many hundreds of time during the night,
often without their knowledge. This condition is serious if left untreated
because it can cause death.
Many studies indicate that sleep apnea and insulin resistance are closely
related. Studies show that Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is an
independent risk factor for insulin resistance. 36, 37.38
One study showed that insulin levels are elevated in sleep apnea independent
of obesity.35 Insulin resistance is reduced after
only 2 days of treatment for sleep apnea.35,38
Women with polycystic ovary
syndrome (PCOS), a condition associated with insulin resistance, are
more likely to have sleep disordered breathing (SDB) and daytime sleepiness
which suggests a pathogenetic role of insulin resistance in Sleep apnea.35
Sleep disorders
Sleeping too little or too much increases a persons chance of getting
diabetes.17
Decrease Your
Sleep and Increase Your Risk for Diabetes
Insomnia, sleep apnea and
night eating syndrome all appear
to affect blood sugar control in a negative way and may make diabetes more
likely.
Vitamin D
Vitamin D Supplementation is preventative for
type 1 diabetes. Low levels are associated with insulin resistance and
supplementation is useful for those with type 2 diabetes who are low in
vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Low blood levels in diabetes
People who have low blood
levels of Vitamin E are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes.5 Double blind studies show that Vitamin E improves glucose tolerance in
people with type 2 diabetes.6,7 Vitamin E prevents blood from clotting too fast and has other effects that
protect diabetics' blood vessels from damage. It also protects animals
from diabetic cataracts.
It may require 3 or more months of supplementation for benefits to become
apparent. The most common amount used is 900IU per day.8
Zinc
Increased urinary loss in diabetics
Zinc is a mineral that is involved in virtually all
aspects of insulin metabolism. Increased urinary loss of zinc is a commonly
encountered feature of diabetes.3
Supplementation has been shown to improve insulin levels in both type I and
type II diabetes.4
NOTE: Before taking any supplements, consult with
your health care provider. The information presented here is not intended to
diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. We do not accept any
responsibility for the use or misuse of any of the information contained
herein.
Animal Testing Note: Web Shop Emporium
occasionally lists references to studies that have been conducted on
animals. We do not condone testing on animals but we feel it is a useless
waste of their lives to ignore the health information that has been
obtained in the past. We subscribe to the position of many,
including
The
Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine,
that there are other, more effective means of ensuring the safety and
efficacy of medications and other products
In an effort to help end animal testing, we only list cosmetics and
supplements that have been produced by companies that do not use animal
testing for their ingredients or products unless it is required by law.
For further information please see:
Animal testing. The basics and how to
avoid buying products that are tested on animals.
References
1.Facchini F, Coulston AM, Reaven GM, Relation
between dietary vitamin intake and resistance to insulin-mediated glucose
disposal in healthy volunteers. Am J Clin Nutr. 1996 Jun;63(6):946-9
Entrez PubMed Abstract
2. Perdichizzi G, Bottari M, Pallio S, Fera MT, Carbone M, Barresi G.,
"Gastric infection by Helicobacter pylori and antral gastritis in
hyperglycemic obese and in diabetic subjects",
New Microbiol. 1996 Apr;19(2):149-54.
Entrez PubMed Abstract
3. Tuvemo T, Gebre-Medhin M., "The role of trace elements in juvenile
diabetes mellitus.", Pediatrician. 1983-85;12(4):213-9.
Entrez PubMed
4. S.M. Hegazi et al, "Effect of zinc Supplementation on Serum
Glucose, Insulin, Glucagon, Clucose-6-Phosphatase, and Mineral Levels in
Diabetics,," J. Clin. Biochem Nutr 12 (1992): 209-15
5. Salonen JT, Nyssonen K, Tuomaninen T-P, et al, "IIncreased risk of
non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus at low plasma vitamin E
concentrations: a four year follow up study in men.", BMJ. 1995 Oct
28;311(7013):1124-7.
Entrez PubMed
6. Paolisso G, D'Amore A, Giugliano D, Ceriello A, Varricchio M, D'Onofrio
F., "Pharmacologic doses of vitamin E improve insulin action in healthy
subjects and non-insulin-dependent diabetic patients.", Am J Clin Nutr. 1993
May;57(5):650-6.
Entrez PubMed
7. Paolisso G, D'Amore A, Galzerano D, Balbi V, Giugliano D, Varricchio M,
D'Onofrio F., "Daily vitamin E supplements improve metabolic control
but not insulin secretion in elderly type II diabetic patients." Diabetes
Care. 1993 Nov;16(11):1433-7.
Entrez PubMed
8. Skye Lininger, D.C., Editor in Chief, Jonathan Wright, M.D., Steve
Austin, N.D., Donald Brown, N.D. and Alan Gaby, M.D. "The Natural Pharmacy"
9. Phyllis A. Balch, CNC,
"Prescription for Nutritional Healing, A
practical A-To-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins Minerals,
Herbs and Food Supplements"
10. Robert C. Atkins, "Dr. Atkins' Vita-Nutrient Solution : Nature's
Answer to Drugs"
11. Schulze MB, Hu FB., "PRIMARY PREVENTION OF DIABETES: What Can Be
Done and How Much Can Be Prevented?", Annu Rev Public Health. 2005 Apr
21;26:445-467.
Entrez PubMed
12. Takaya J, Higashino H, Kobayashi Y., "Intracellular magnesium and
insulin resistance.",
Magnes Res. 2004 Jun;17(2):126-36.
Entrez PubMed
13. J.R. White and R.K. Campbell, "Magnesium and Diabetes: A Review",
Ann Pharmacother 27 (1993), 775-80
Entrez PubMed
14. Acbay O, Celik AF, Kadioglu P, Goksel S, Gundogdu S.,
"Helicobacter pylori-induced gastritis may contribute to occurrence of
postprandial symptomatic hypoglycemia.",
Dig Dis Sci. 1999 Sep;44(9):1837-42.
Entrez PubMed
15. Peach HG, Barnett NE., "Helicobacter pylori infection and fasting
plasma glucose concentration",
J Clin Pathol. 2001 Jun;54(6):466-9.
Entrez PubMed
16. Qin LQ, Li J, Wang Y, Wang J, Xu JY, Kaneko T, "The effects of
nocturnal life on endocrine circadian patterns in healthy adults",
Life Sci. 2003 Sep 26;73(19):2467-75.
Entrez PubMed.
17. Ayas NT, White DP, Al-Delaimy WK, Manson JE, Stampfer MJ, Speizer
FE, Patel S, Hu FB., "A prospective study of self-reported sleep duration
and incident diabetes in women", .Diabetes Care. 2003 Feb;26(2):380-4.
Entrez PubMed
18. Paskaloglu K, Sener G, Ayangolu-Dulger G., "Melatonin treatment
protects against diabetes-induced functional and biochemical changes in rat
aorta and corpus cavernosum.", Eur J Pharmacol. 2004 Sep 24;499(3):345-54.
Entrez PubMed
19. Fabis M, Pruszynska E, Mackowiak P., "In vivo and in situ action
of melatonin on insulin secretion and some metabolic implications in the
rat.", Pancreas. 2002 Aug;25(2):166-9.
Entrez PubMed
20. Nishida S, Segawa T, Murai I, Nakagawa S., "Long-term melatonin
administration reduces hyperinsulinemia and improves the altered fatty-acid
compositions in type 2 diabetic rats via the restoration of Delta-5
desaturase activity.", J Pineal Res. 2002 Jan;32(1):26-33.
Entrez PubMed
21. Tishler M, Smorodin T, Vazina-Amit M, Ramot Y, Koffler M, Fishel B., "Fibromyalgia
in diabetes mellitus.", Rheumatol Int. 2003 Jul;23(4):171-3. Epub 2003 May
20.
Entrez PubMed
22. Patucchi E, Fatati G, Puxeddu A, Coaccioli S., [Prevalence of
fibromyalgia in diabetes mellitus and obesity], Recenti Prog Med. 2003
Apr;94(4):163-5..
Entrez PubMed
23. De Grandis D, Minardi C., "Acetyl-L-carnitine (levacecarnine) in
the treatment of diabetic neuropathy. A long-term, randomised, double-blind,
placebo-controlled study."., Drugs R D. 2002;3(4):223-31.
Entrez PubMed Abstract
24. Bayram F, Unluhizarci K, Kelestimur F., "Potential utility of
insulin sensitizers in the treatment of patients with Polycystic ovary
syndrome.",
Treat Endocrinol. 2002;1(1):45-53.
Entrez PubMed
25. Frank Smeeks, MD, FAAEM, Chief Operating Officer, Emergency
Medicine, Mountain Emergency Physicians, "Hypoglycemia",
eMedicine -
Hypoglycemia : Article by Frank Smeeks, MD, FAAEM
26. Lauren C. Brown, BSCPHARM1, Sumit R. Majumdar, MD, MPH, FRCPC2,3,
Stephen C. Newman, MD, MA, MSC1,4 and Jeffrey A. Johnson, PHD1,2, " History
of Depression Increases Risk of Type 2 Diabetes in Younger Adults",
Epidemiology/Health Services/Psychosocial Research, Original Article
History of Depression Increases Risk of Type
2 Diabetes
27. Chowdhury S., "Depression and diabetes: a risky comorbidity.",
Indian Med Assoc. 2004 Oct;102(10):554-6.
Entrez PubMed
28. Suwalska A, Lojko D, Gorna K, Rybakowski J., "Symptoms and
treatment of depression in patients with diabetes", Przegl Lek.
2004;61(9):942-4.
Entrez PubMed
29. Matthew C Lambiase, DO, Thomas K Vaughan, MD, Candidiasis,
Cutaneous
eMedicine - Candidiasis,
Cutaneous : Article by Matthew C Lambiase, DO
30.Jautova J, Viragova S, Ondrasovic M, Holoda E., "Incidence of Candida
species isolated from human skin and nails: a survey.", Folia Microbiol (Praha).
2001;46(4):333-7.
Entrez PubMed
31. Goswami R, Dadhwal V, Tejaswi S, Datta K, Paul A, Haricharan RN,
Banerjee U, Kochupillai NP. "Species-specific prevalence of vaginal
candidiasis among patients with diabetes mellitus and its relation to their
glycaemic status.", J Infect. 2000 Sep;41(2):162-6.
Entrez PubMed
32. Guggenheimer J, Moore PA, Rossie K, Myers D, Mongelluzzo MB, Block
HM, Weyant R, Orchard T., "Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus and oral soft
tissue pathologies: II. Prevalence and characteristics of Candida and
Candidal lesions.", Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod. 2000
May;89(5):570-6.
Entrez PubMed
33. Kao AS, Brandt ME, Pruitt WR, Conn LA, Perkins BA, Stephens DS, Baughman
WS, Reingold AL, Rothrock GA, Pfaller MA, Pinner RW, Hajjeh RA., "The
epidemiology of candidemia in two United States cities: results of a
population-based active surveillance.", Clin Infect Dis. 2001 Apr
1;32(7):1110.
Entrez PubMed
Kao et al., Population-Based Candidemia Surveillance
34. Lakka HM, Laaksonen DE, Lakka TA, Niskanen LK, Kumpusalo E,
Tuomilehto J, Salonen JT., "The metabolic syndrome and total and
cardiovascular disease mortality in middle-aged men.", JAMA. 2002 Dec
4;288(21):2709-16.
Entrez PubMed
35. Vgontzas AN, Bixler EO, Chrousos GP., "Sleep apnea is a
manifestation of the metabolic syndrome.", Sleep Med Rev. 2005
Jun;9(3):211-24.
Entrez PubMed
36. Ip MS, Lam B, Ng MM, Lam WK, Tsang KW, Lam KS., "Obstructive sleep
apnea is independently associated with insulin resistance.", Am J Respir
Crit Care Med. 2002 Mar 1;165(5):562-3.
Entrez PubMed
37. Harsch IA, Schahin SP, Bruckner K, Radespiel-Troger M, Fuchs FS,
Hahn EG, Konturek PC, Lohmann T, Ficker JH., "The effect of continuous
positive airway pressure treatment on insulin sensitivity in patients with
obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome and type 2 diabetes.", Respiration. 2004
May-Jun;71(3):252-9
Entrez PubMed
38. Department of Medicine I, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg,
Erlangen, Germany. igor.harsch@med1.imed.uni-erlangen.de "Continuous
positive airway pressure treatment rapidly improves insulin sensitivity in
patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome"
Entrez PubMed
39. Frank Smeeks, MD, FAAEM, Chief Operating Officer, Emergency Medicine,
Mountain Emergency Physicians, "Hypoglycemia", e-medicine
eMedicine -
Hypoglycemia : Article by Frank Smeeks, MD, FAAEM
40. Manjula K. Pandit; John Burke; Anthony B. Gustafson; Anil Minocha; and
Alan N. Peiris, "Drug-induced Disorders of Glucose Tolerance", annals of
internal medicine:1 April 1993 | Volume 118 Issue 7 | Pages 529-539
Drug-induced
Disorders of Glucose Tolerance -- Pandit et al. 118 (7): 529 -- Annals of
Internal Medicine
41.Lee S, Hudson R, Kilpatrick K, Graham TE, Ross R., "Caffeine ingestion is
associated with reductions in glucose uptake independent of obesity and type
2 diabetes before and after exercise training.", Diabetes Care. 2005
Mar;28(3):566-72.
Entrez PubMed
42. Andreas Festa, MD; Ralph D’Agostino, Jr, PhD; George Howard, Dr PH;
Leena Mykkänen, MD, PhD; Russell P. Tracy, PhD; Steven M. Haffner, MD,
"Chronic Subclinical Inflammation as Part of the Insulin Resistance
Syndrome", Circulation. 2000;102:42. © 2000 American Heart Association, Inc.
Chronic Subclinical Inflammation as Part of the Insulin Resistance Syndrome
: The Insulin Resistance Atherosclerosis Study (IRAS) -- Festa et al. 102
(1): 42 -- Circulation
*Sal-FreeTM
and *Sal-SafeTM
are trademarked terms and are used with the permission of
Tesa Marcon of the
Guai-Support Group
 |
 |
indicates
that a merchant/product only ships to the USA. Some merchants only ship to
parts of the USA so please check to make sure that the product you
are interested in ships to your
area. All other merchants/products ship to other countries
besides the US. 