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Their bottom line was that the protection against free radicals (oxidative stress) was higher for black beans, black soybeans, and red kidney beans appeared to be higher in antioxidant effects, along with lentils and pinto beans, than were yellow peas, green peas, chickpeas, or yellow soybeans.

Beans have other dietary benefits. They have good plant based fiber that can help keep you full without adding empty calories. Legumes have other health benefits. These include vitamins and minerals such as B complex vitamins, folate, iron, and calcium. In addition to fiber, beans are high in plant-based proteins that can help stabilize the blood sugar for people with diabetes. They may reduce the risks for certain cancers such as those of the colon, as well as colon polyps.

It is true that beans also contain various amounts of carbohydrates, but these are complex carbs that are good for you. Their glycemic index is generally lower than what you will get from eating sugary foods or refined white breads. Your body needs some complex carbohydrates as part of the macro-nutrients we all need to support our bodies.

So – check out black beans (which you can find in nonfat “refried” black bean paste in the store) as well as lentils, black soybeans, and red kidney beans to see how you can fit them into your diet in salads and simple recipes for lunches and dinners.

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Here is a basic, simple 3-step formula. You can improve even more on it if you use Dr Bell’s complete program, but this will get you going.

Controlling high blood sugars comes from a coordinated set of actions that you take.

First, meet with your doctor. If you are not getting good enough control, ask for a referral to an endocrinologist. Studies suggest that compared with primary care doctors, endocrine specialists (and a diabetes educator team of nurses, nutritionists, and counselors) can help people with diabetes gain better control in tougher cases.

Second, educate yourself about natural remedies that can lessen insulin resistance and/or stimulate your pancreas to work better. Natural products like berberine, curcumin, cinnamon, alpha lipoic acid, and many others can make a big difference for you. Discuss your specific case with your doctor and introduce the items that make sense for your situation, one by one.

Third, yes, it’s those lifestyle things – lose weight and increase activity.Here we suggest using a healthy version of a low carb diet that includes healthier types of fats, such as those higher in omega 3 fatty acids or oils like olive oil. Get going with a walking program. Build up gradually, again under your doctor’s supervision.

But, in a nutshell, this can help most people with diabetes. Sometimes starting with the self management help from an endocrinologist and adding supplements before trying a diet (with its more delayed gratification from weight loss) can give you better motivation to carry on with your program.

Bonus tip – Finding a good support group either online or locally in person can make a big difference. Living with diabetes and gearing up to reversing diabetes take determination and persistence. Wish there were a quick fix, but there isn’t. There are great natural approaches, though, that can turn things around. Once you start seeing some better blood sugar and HbA1c test results, it will help encourage you to go the distance with what you are starting now.

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The answer is probably nothing at all, although if your dog is overweight, this may have contributed to the onset of diabetes.

Food allergies can activate the immune system and trigger autoimmune reactions that can be part of type 1 diabetes – especially foods containing wheat and other more allergenic items. Be aware that many “high quality” dog foods still contain barley, which is closely related to wheat botanically – and still a risk for causing immune reactions that might contribute to type 1 diabetes (wheat gluten has been implicated in some human studies).

Canine diabetes is most commonly seen in female dogs around or after middle age, but it can occur in young dogs and male dogs. Any dog can get diabetes, but breeds that are more susceptible include: golden retrievers, german shepherds, poodles, schnauzers, and certain terriers (e.g., cairn or fox terriers).

Unlike humans, dogs very rarely have type 2 diabetes. They almost always develop type 1 which is insulin-dependent and not reversible. This type of diabetes develops quickly (over a few weeks at most). It is caused by damage to the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas.

When a dog has diabetes, its body is no longer able to regulate blood sugar levels. The dog will be very thirsty, consuming noticeably more water than usual. It will also need to urinate more often. If a previously well trained dog is suddenly unable to control its bladder in the house, this might be a sign of diabetes.

The dog may lose weight, or it may eat more without gaining weight. As the disease progresses, cataracts (cloudy looking eyes) may develop. If you notice any of these canine diabetes symptoms, it is time for a trip to the veterinarian’s office. Some nutritional additions from your holistic vet may be able to slow down development of cataracts.

If your dog has type 1 diabetes, you cannot control your dog’s diabetes with diet alone. Nor can tablets help, as they do with type 2 diabetes. The damaged cells in the pancreas cannot fully recover.

Still there may be natural remedies that can help reduce the amount of insulin needed and protect cells from damage from high blood sugars. Just as you should talk to your own doctor about natural remedies for human diabetes, you should consult your dog’s veterinarian, preferably a holistic veterinarian, for recommendations about how to integrate conventional care and alternative therapies for canine diabetes. Find a holistic vet through the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association at http://www.ahvma.org/.

The only time when canine diabetes can actually be cured or reversed is in rare cases when temporary diabetes has been caused by medications or other medical conditions such as Cushing’s disease. Females may also develop transient canine diabetes while in heat or pregnant. In these cases the diabetes may be cured by treating the underlying condition or spaying a dog whose diabetes appears to be hormone-related.

However, the good news is that diabetes in dogs can be managed successfully. Thirty years ago, 50% of diabetic dogs would die within 2 months of diagnosis. But now, treatment has improved so much that most are now able to be treated at home and will live as long as a non-diabetic dog.

Treatment means giving insulin to the dog after each meal. This can be done by injections or through an insulin pump. Most dogs will be put on a schedule of two meals a day, 12 hours apart, with the amount of food carefully measured and an insulin dose adjusted to the amount of food.

Blood glucose levels must be monitored regularly. The dog must be watched for any signs of hypo and hyperglycemia.

Hypoglycemia occurs where the insulin dose is too high, or the dog has had more exercise than usual or is not eating enough. It may be lethargic, weak, trembling, have dizzy spells or seem confused or depressed. There may be seizures. A dog with hypoglycemia should be fed or, if the dog is unconscious or refusing food, you can rub something sugary like honey or syrup on the gums or under the tongue. Try feeding again when the dog is beginning to recover (normally within a couple of minutes) and contact your veterinarian.

Hyperglycemia is the opposite of hypoglycemia. It is not so dangerous in the short term as an insulin-caused low blood sugar (which can cause seizures and be life-threatening) but it is important to see the veterinarian so that blood sugar levels can be checked and the insulin dose or feeding regimen re-evaluated. The symptoms of hyperglycemia are like the first onset of diabetes in dogs.

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The good news is that there are 5 vitamins and natural remedies that are simple core additions to a natural treatment plan as part of your self care. They are:

• A good multivitamin-multimineral that includes beta carotene, B complex vitamins (including vitamin B6 or pyridoxine to utilize omega 3 fatty acids properly), vitamin C, vitamin D3, vitamin E (mixed tocopherols), zinc, chromium, magnesium, and several more key nutrients. for type 2 diabetics, multivitamins will also reduce your risk of getting colds in the winter season.
• Alpha-Lipoic Acid to protect from oxidative stress, especially nerves in feet, hands, and brain (the R-form is best)
• Berberine to help lower blood sugar and blood lipids toward normal (make sure to ask your doctor and pharmacist if you are on any drugs that might interact with this herb – it binds tightly to albumin and can displace drugs like thyroxine (thyroid replacement meds) or warfarin (to prevent blood clots).
• Curcumin to combat chronic inflammation that contributes to insulin resistance and higher blood sugar levels
• Omega 3 fatty acids to protect cardiovascular status from bad lipids like high triglycerides or LDL cholesterol, mood, joint pain, and also cut down on chronic inflammation. Fish and fish oil sources are the best.

Get started today on a regimen that contains these 5 hard working natural supplements. You can find them online or at local health food stores. But, not all versions of a particular nutrient are as good as others.

Find out the top picks from Dr Bell. Check out our Defying Diabetes Supply Catalog store to guide you to the best supplements to take – click here