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Can Diabetes Be Cured?

Posted by M C on Tuesday, September 8, 2015, In : Diabetes 


Think about diabetes as bein
g on a spectrum.  

Type-1 diabetes is caused by substantial loss of pancreatic function and is considered irreversible.  These people have insulin deficiency and need to be on daily insulin injections. 

Slim people who have a partial insulin deficiency and blood sugars above 126 mg/dL are considered to have Type- 1 1/2  and may need insulin injections.

Type- 2 diabetics have insulin sufficiency meaning there is plenty of insulin.  This type of diabetes can be cured wi...

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Carbs and Diabetes

Posted by M C on Tuesday, September 11, 2012, In : Diabetes 


Did you know that by being obese you are at significant risk for developing type 2 diabetes?  Did you know that populations of people in the world who eat the most carbohydrates have the lowest incidence of diabetes?

Somehow, we have gotten the message all wrong.  People who eat a high-fat, high-protein diet are much more likely to become overweight and diabetic.  A high carbohydrate, low-fat diet may help prevent diabetes.

What carbs should you be eating?  The best way to lose weight and get...


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