Diabetes
is an elevation of blood sugar. Blood
sugar is normally kept in control by
the hormone insulin, which attaches
to sugar and carries it out of the blood.
When the pancreas fails to produce insulin,
or the insulin is unable to leave the
blood itself, the blood sugar rises.
There
are various forms of diabetes. Juvenile
diabetes is an autoimmune disorder.
Non-specific antibodies attack the insulin
producing islet cells causing pancreatic
failure. This form of diabetes is believed
to be triggered by a virus, which scientists
have identified. Adult onset diabetes
often occurs from low chromium levels
in the body. This causes insulin receptors
to close up, preventing the insulin
from leaving the blood. Alloxan induced
diabetes is created when alloxan, oxidized
uric acid, attacks islet cells leading
to pancreatic failure. Gestational diabetes
is a hormone imbalance that may develop
during pregnancy. It normally disappears
after birth of the baby. As with most
cases of adult onset diabetes, there
is no pancreatic failure in this type
of diabetes. Chemical induced diabetes
occurs when chemicals damage or destroy
islet cells on the pancreas. As an example,
anesthesia will sometimes induce diabetes
during surgery.
Side
effects of diabetes occur both
from elevation of blood sugar,
and by elevated insulin levels.
Elevated sugar levels can erode
the insulating material around
nerves, called myelin. This leads
to nerve damage, a condition known
as diabetic neuropathy. Diabetic
cataracts, and chronic yeast infections
may also form from elevated sugar
levels.
The sugars, if not removed from
the blood, can form into triglycerides,
contributing to heart disease.
Elevated insulin levels can occur
from injections or through insulin
resistance. Insulin resistance
occurs when insulin cannot leave
the blood, because insulin receptors
on cells are "closed".
Blood sugar levels remain high
due to this, which the brain detects.
The brain then directs the pancreas
to produce more insulin, not realizing
the true problem. The insulin
has a powerful constricting effect
on the blood vessels, which can
damage or destroy the blood vessels,
and restrict circulation. Destruction
of the blood vessels, in the eye
can lead to diabetic retinopathy(blindness).
If the blood vessels in the kidneys
are affected, then kidney failure
may result. Gangrene results from
insulin damage to the blood vessels
in the hands and feet. Constriction
of blood vessels by insulin may
also contribute to the formation
of heart attacks and strokes.
Ingredients:
Nettle
leaf- Lowers blood sugar, increases
insulin sensitivity due to chromium
content. Removes uric acid to prevent
alloxan formation. Provides nutritional
support and strengthens blood vessels
to prevent insulin damage.
Bilberry-
Has a strong effect on lowering blood
sugar.
Fenugreek
seed- Lowers blood sugar.
Oatgrass-
Lowers blood sugar from fiber content.
Strengthens blood vessels, due to silica
content, preventing insulin damage.
Gymneme
sylvestre- Blocks sugar absorption.
Increases islet cells on pancreas. Improves
insulin sensitivity.
Juniper
berry- Contains a compound that is similar
in structure and function to insulin.
Improves pancreas function. Strengthens
nerves, blood vessels, and adrenal glands.
Removes uric acid in alloxan induced
diabetes.
Butcher's
broom- Increases circulation, particularly
to the legs and feet. Silica content
strengthens blood vessels.
Inulin
(FOS)- Natural fiber source derived
from chickory root. Inulin helps prevent
rises in blood sugar.
Amla-
Strongest source of vitamin C in the
herbal kingdom. This protects the blood
vessels from insulin damage. Antiviral
due topolyphenols, through raising interferon
levels, and by raising superoxide dismutase
(S.O.D.) levels; S.O.D. produces hydrogen
peroxide which kills microbes and stimulates
white blood cell activity. Improves
protein metabolism to control blood
sugar. Increases lean body mass to improve
insulin sensitivity.
Kelp-
Provides vitamins, minerals, and all
trace minerals.
Stevia-
Regulates blood sugar through high chromium
content. Increases number of islet cells
on the pancreas and insulin sensitivity.
Magnesium
Malate- Prevents constriction
of blood vessels by insulin. Aids
in the formation of insulin.
Yucca
root- Enhances the absorption of nutrients.
Glucose
tolerance factor (GTF) chromium- Regulates
blood sugar through increased insulin
sensitivity and by increasing the number
of islet cells on the pancreas.
Vanadyl
sulfate- Functions like insulin, but
can carry sugar out of the blood through
closed insulin receptor sites, when
insulin cannot. Helps to open insulin
receptors in insulin-resistant diabetes.
Recommend
1/3 to 1/2 teaspoon 3 times daily, 20
minutes before meals, mixed in water
and monitoring blood sugar levels.
Note:
The herbal claims being made are based
on historical uses and scientific research
from outside the U.S.A. They have not
been reviewed or approved by the FDA.
The information provided is for informational
purposes only and is not intended as
a guide for the diagnosis or treatment
of any disease.