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How to Keep Blood Sugar Levels under control and lose weight, prevent type 2 Diabetes and Insulin Resistance
Although some people may inherit a predisposition to diabetes, their genes carry messages that must be expressed in order for the disease to develop. A healthy lifestyle that includes a low glycemic eating plan, regular exercise and nutritional supplementation can modify the expression of those genes and prevent diabetes.
Diabetes Basics
Diabetes is a condition characterized by faulty sugar metabolism, resulting in high levels of sugar in the bloodstream. In Type 1 diabetes, the pancreas does not make enough insulin to control blood sugar. In Type 2 diabetes, the body becomes resistant to insulin. If not controlled, the disease can lead to long-term complications that includes heart and circulatory disease, kidney failure and cataracts. Type 2 diabetes is the preventable kind.
Insulin Resistance
The hallmark of diabetes is insulin resistance, which is the loss of sensitivity of the body's cells to the effects of insulin. As a result, the pancreas puts out more insulin to drive the sugar in the bloodstream into the cells to be burned or stored. With excess insulin around, cells become immune to its effects, and this further promote insulin resistance. Reversing insulin resistance by re-sensitizing cells to insulin is the key to preventing diabetes. The right foods and nutritional supplements, as well as exercise, helps to restore the communication between insulin and body cells.
Low Glycemic Diet
A low glycemic diet is designed to maintain blood sugar levels on an even keel, so as to minimize insulin levels. Small, frequent meals and snacks should include some protein and/or fat to "buffer" the carbohydrate foods, thus slowing their absorption into the bloodstream. Sources of carbohydrates include fruits, vegetables, whole grains and whole, unprocessed starches such as dry beans, yams and sweet potatoes. Nuts, seeds, olives, olive oil, avocados and fish provide mono-unsaturated fat and omega-3 fatty acids that helps to reverse insulin resistance. All beverages are sugar-free. You can eat an occasional sweet after a meal rather than alone as a snack.
Exercise
Most diabetics are aware that exercise helps them to control their blood sugar levels. In contrast with unconditioned muscles, toned and developed muscles are more responsive to blood sugar and insulin. Regular exercise helps lower blood sugar and improve insulin sensitivity. According to Journal of the American Medical Association, people who exercise consistently have a dramatically reduced risk of developing diabetes.
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How does the Manna tablets Work?
The Manna Tablets, when taken with food, slows the absorption of glucose from the food to the blood stream, resulting in a flattened blood sugar curve, causing the pancreas to release very little insulin.
Manna Shake for fast and effective Weight Loss
The Manna shake is a Low GI Meal Replacement. If you replace 1 to 2 meals per day, you will be astounded with the results.
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