Diabetes is a breakdown in the body's ability to control blood sugar levels. High blood sugar levels in the form of glucose cannot be controlled due to a failure of the pancreas to produce enough insulin; this is type-1 diabetes, while type-2 diabetes is the inability to produce effective insulin.

According to the National Diabetes Information Clearing House (NDIC) the best part of 27 million US Americans have diabetes. Those 20 years plus suffer the disease at the ratio of 1 in 10, while over 65 year olds the incidence is 1 in 4




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Out of the total diabetes population 90-95% accounts for type-2 diabetes. The incidence rates are alarmingly on the up. Contrary to orthodox medicine it has been said that type-2 diabetes can be reversed without the dependency on medication.

To begin with

Orthodox medicine's approach regarding the type-2 diabetic diet of high carbohydrates and low fats as a regimen doesn't help improve the condition but makes it worse. The situation is this: the choice of more ongoing carbohydrates leads to higher calories and higher glucose levels resulting in weight gain due to conversion into fats storage, while the higher glucose levels makes it even more difficult for the body's cells to produce effective insulin for blood sugar regulation.

A whole host of side effects manifest. This includes feeling worn down, cardiovascular problems, blindness, impotence and damage to blood vessels... However, an alternative solution has been suggested which has proven to be effective.

Dietary changes and carbohydrates

Lowering carbohydrates is a step in the right direction to reduce blood glucose levels. Choose low glycemic index foods. That is, chose carbohydrate foods that change to blood glucose relatively slower. My suggestion here would be to look up low glycemic index foods and include in the diet. This would include quality fresh fruits and vegetables of sorts. High glycemic index Junk foods like sweets and biscuits would be best left out. Having said that cinnamon is effective for promoting glucose uptake.

Increase intake of fats

Slick advertising has given fats a bad press over the years. Besides the consequences of this, people not getting enough essential fats in their diet, poor quality fats have also been pushed through like canola, rapeseed oil and unhealthy trans-fats. Having said that, diabetes type-2 sufferers can learn to discern the quality fats like for example coconut oil, omega-3 oils and increase the levels in their diet.

In short, if you are a type-2 diabetic then lowering carbohydrate levels and increasing fats, both in the form of quality food is the key. Get plenty of exercise; drink plenty of good clean water, have a positive outlook on life, seek the guidance of a qualified health practitioner along the way and success in reversing type-2 diabetes could well be yours.

Always remember, the above changes needed for reversing type-2 diabetes requires dedication to changing the necessary habits over time.