The History of Diabetes

People have been aware of diabetes for thousands of years. Learn how discoveries over the ages have led to today's understanding of diabetes.

By Krisha McCoy, MS
Medically reviewed by Pat F. Bass III, MD, MPH

Diabetes: Its Beginnings

The first known mention of diabetes symptoms was in 1552 B.C., when Hesy-Ra, an Egyptian physician, documented frequent urination as a symptom of a mysterious disease that also caused emaciation. Also around this time, ancient healers noted that ants seemed to be attracted to the urine of people who had this disease.

In 150 AD, the Greek physician Arateus described what we now call diabetes as "the melting down of flesh and limbs into urine." From then on, physicians began to gain a better understanding about diabetes.

Centuries later, people known as "water tasters" diagnosed diabetes by tasting the urine of people suspected to have it. If urine tasted sweet, diabetes was diagnosed. To acknowledge this feature, in 1675 the word "mellitus," meaning honey, was added to the name "diabetes," meaning siphon. It wasn't until the 1800s that scientists developed chemical tests to detect the presence ofsugar in the urine.

Diabetes: Early Treatments

As physicians learned more about diabetes, they began to understand how it could be managed. The first diabetes treatment involved prescribed exercise, often horseback riding, which was thought to relieve excessive urination.

In the 1700s and 1800s, physicians began to realize that dietary changes could help manage diabetes, and they advised their patients to do things like eat only the fat and meat of animals or consume large amounts of sugar. During the Franco-Prussian War of the early 1870s, the French physician Apollinaire Bouchardat noted that his diabetic patients' symptoms improved due to war-related food rationing, and he developed individualized diets as diabetes treatments. This led to the fad diets of the early 1900s, which included the "oat-cure," "potato therapy," and the "starvation diet."

In 1916, Boston scientist Elliott Joslin established himself as one of the world's leading diabetes experts by creating the textbook The Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus, which reported that a fasting diet combined with regular exercise could significantly reduce the risk of death in diabetes patients. Today, doctors and diabetes educators still use these principles when teaching their patients about lifestyle changes for the management of diabetes.

Diabetes: How Insulin Came About

Despite these advances, before the discovery of insulin, diabetes inevitably led to premature death. The first big breakthrough that eventually led to the use of insulin to treat diabetes was in 1889, when Oskar Minkowski and Joseph von Mering, researchers at the University of Strasbourg in France, showed that the removal of a dog's pancreas could induce diabetes.

In the early 1900s, Georg Zuelzer, a German scientist, found that injecting pancreatic extract into patients could help control diabetes.

Frederick Banting, a physician in Ontario, Canada, first had the idea to use insulin to treat diabetes in 1920, and he and his colleagues began trying out his theory in animal experiments. Banting and his team finally used insulin to successfully treat a diabetic patient in 1922 and were awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine the following year.

Diabetes: Where We Are Today

Today, insulin is still the primary therapy used to treat type 1 diabetes; other medications have since been developed to help control blood glucose levels. Diabetic patients can now test their blood sugar levels at home, and use dietary changes, regular exercise, insulin, and other medications to precisely control their blood glucose levels, thereby reducing their risk of health complications.

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It's Complicated

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By MALOU E. ROSAL

April 24, 2012, 11:12am

MANILA, Philippines — If you’re a diabetic, you’ve probably heard it said that no one actually dies of diabetes itself.  Instead, patients can succumb due to the complications that arise from this dreaded disease. But why do these complications even occur?

Perhaps a basic explanation can help. According to www.netwellness.org, “Diabetes is the inability of glucose to enter the cells. The result is that the bloodstream has a high amount of glucose and cells are not able to produce energy for the body. When diabetes is not carefully managed by keeping the amount of sugar in the blood at the right level, the resulting high glucose amounts wreak havoc on nearly every organ system in the body.”

While the whole body is affected by diabetes, the more common complications are “heart disease and stroke, vision loss and blindness (diabetic retinopathy), kidney failure (diabetic nephropathy), amputation (diabetic neuropathy), diabetic ketoacidosis and diabetic coma (non-ketotic coma).” Also because damage to nerves occur, males can suffer erectile dysfunction, while women can experience decreased lubrication. Another complication caused by nerve damage is gastroparesis, which, according to the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC) is “also called delayed gastric emptying, a disorder in which the stomach takes too long to empty its contents.” Then, there are also urological concerns that can cause bladder problems and urinary tract infections.

Netwellness.org continues: “One of the main contributing factors in some of the complications mentioned are issues arising from problems with the smallest of blood vessels. High concentrations of glucose lead to weakness in their walls, and the combination of bursts in these vessels and the scar tissue created in the healing process can damage the organs which these vessels serve.”

That is exactly why I undergo a series of laser photocoagulation sessions to seal the abnormal leaking of the blood vessels in the small area of my retina near the macula. That is also the reason why I was prescribed gabapentin for the pain I have on my arms, hands, fingers, legs and feet. At this point, I am already feeling a lot of the effects of these complications.  Being pasyenteng pasaway for so long has produced dire consquences. Fortunately, diabetes management and lifestyle adjustments have been addressing some of these issues.

Dr. Beaver Tamesis, FPCP, FPCC, Business Unit Director of Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD) remarks: “Some of the risk factors potentially are reversible. If you’re able to slow down, say, protein spillage in the urine, if you’re able to reduce blood pressure, if you’re able to reduce the cholesterol level to achieve the target goal, you reduce the chances of having complications.”

This was what Dr. Tamesis and his group had in mind when they set up Asia Diabetes Foundation in the Philippines. They discovered that “with a structured treatment approach where people are reminded constantly about where they need to be, what they need to achieve, what they need to give to the patients... we are able to actually reduce mortality.”

Dr. Tamesis continues: “So we set up the Joint Asia Diabetes Evaluation (JADE) program and this includes primarily a software where doctors can enlist a diabetic patient.  They do a comprehensive assessment upon the first visit; after that, they are able to assign where the patient is in terms of his risks for developing complications. They can now use that to help the conversation go on between the doctor and the patient.  And in between patient visits, the nurse can call the patient and ask if there are questions and concerns.”

According to Dr. Tamesis, the program has exhibited quite an amount of success in the three years that it has been running in the country.  The 200-plus doctors that have participated since the launch have generated about 9,000 patients. And their data has shown that because of the program, some patients in risk level care 4 have gone down to level 2; and even patients in level 2 are down to level 1. Clearly, the key to living with diabetes is patient compliance. And regular visits to doctors who show care, concern and compassion are vital.

For more information about the JADE program, visit https://test.jade-adf.org. Questions and comments can be sent to mbsugarfree@gmail.com.

http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/357868/its-complicated

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Using Vitamins and Minerals in Foods to Reverse Health Challenges

Did you know that most medical schools in the Unites States

offer little or no training in diet and nutrition, or the use of

vitamins and minerals to reverse health challenges.

As a result doctors most often direct their patients to the use

of drugs, medications or operations to handle health problems,

problems that could very often be handled with correct nutrition

and proper supplements:

According to the American Heart Association, substituting

carbohydrates for fats may raise triglyceride levels and may

decrease HDL ('good') cholesterol in some people. Yet most

doctors persist in telling patients who gain weight easily to cut

down on fat and meat.

For some, this advice is a recipe for disaster. Why?

Decreasing fat and protein in the diet inevitably means

increasing carbohydrates. This shifts the metabolism toward

fat storage - and higher triglycerides. Not only that, it also

leaves the person feeling hungry all the time and subject to

blood sugar swings.

When the situation is reversed, however - when carbs are

cut and replaced with dietary fat and protein - the opposite happens.

Blood sugar metabolism normalizes, triglycerides go down,

HDL cholesterol goes up, and body fat is lost.

All of these benefits occur without hunger and irritability

that are trademarks of low-fat, reduced-calorie diet plans.

Many of you with evidence of insulin/blood sugar problems

already have suffered years of nutritional deficits [shortages].

Although it might be possible to overcome this deficit

with diet alone, to regain your health as rapidly as possible

means supplements are needed."

A vitamin is an organic substance that your body needs

but can't manufacture. [With few exceptions the body cannot

manufacture or synthesize vitamins.] Minerals are inorganic

substances such as calcium and magnesium. Some minerals

are essential, meaning that you must have them, even if only

in very small amounts.

"Vitamins and minerals are crucial for the smooth operation

of the thousands of chemical processes that are constantly

taking place in your body. You need a constant and adequate

supply of them."
excerpted from Atkins Diabetes Solution
by Mary C. Vernon, M.D., C.M.D. & Jacqueline A. Eberstein, R.N.

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How Much Water Should I Drink?

Ask Jillian Michaels


Q: How much water should I drink each day? I hear all kinds of answers, including 1 ounce of water for every pound of body weight, and six to eight 8-ounce glasses. Which is right?

A: 

Water is a vital part of any diet and exercise program — not to mention life in general — because it aids every aspect of bodily function. Water is a huge component of muscle and is important for energy production, so if you want to make the most of your workout, make sure you're well hydrated.

There is no real one-size-fits-all approach to water consumption. As a general rule of thumb, men should consume 128 ounces of water daily, and women should consume 88 ounces, but this doesn't mean you need to drink this amount of water every day. Other beverages, as well as the moisture content of foods, also count toward your water intake. The following factors affect how much water you should consume:

Exercise: If you exercise or engage in any activity that makes you sweat, you need to drink extra water to compensate for that fluid loss. Drink 12 ounces of water two hours before a workout, and another 12 ounces 30 minutes before you begin. While you are exercising, you should drink 4 to 8 ounces every 15 minutes. You should consume an additional 12 ounces within 30 minutes of the end of your workout. During intense exercise involving significant sweating — say, during a marathon — you may need a sports drink rather than plain water, to replace the sodium lost in sweat.

Environment: In hot or humid weather, you need to drink additional water to help lower your body temperature and to replace what you lose through sweating. You also need additional water in cold weather if you sweat while wearing insulated clothing. Heated indoor air can cause your skin to lose moisture, increasing your daily fluid requirement. Additionally, altitudes higher than 2,500 meters (8,200 feet) can affect how much water your body needs — higher altitudes may trigger increased urination and more rapid breathing, which use up more of your fluid reserves.

Get more fitness tips from Jillian Michaels.

Last Updated: 10/08/2009

Often called "TV’s toughest fitness trainer," Jillian Michaels has appeared on the U.S. and Australian versions of The Biggest Loser. Jillian is also the author of three books, Master Your Metabolism, Winning by Losing and Making the Cut, and the creator of the online weight-loss program www.jillianmichaels.com.

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Smoking and Your Heart

Everyone knows that quitting can be tough, but it's well worth it for your heart, your health, and your overall well-being.

By Gina Roberts-Grey

Medically reviewed by Rosalyn Carson-DeWitt, MD

Smoking harms every organ in your body. And though kicking a nicotine habit is hard, the health benefits of doing so far outweigh the struggle to be smoke-free. The principal benefit? The renewal of good health, says William A. Tansey, III, MD, FACC, board-certified cardiologist and founding member of the NY/NJ/CT/Long Island Heritage Affiliate of the American Heart Association. "Inhaled tobacco smoke — either as a smoker or through 'secondhand smoke' — compromises your immunity and accounts for multiple problems, including frequent respiratory infections, cancer of the lungs, stomach, and bladder, and perhaps most importantly, an increased incidence of heart disease and stroke," he says.

What happens to your body when you inhale? Dr. Tansey explains that each breath of tobacco smoke, which may contain up to 4,000 toxic hydrocarbons, temporarily paralyze the cilia, small fibers in your airway that ordinarily capture inhaled disease-causing particles and dispose of them. "Paralyzing this important human defense mechanism is like pulling the bark from a tree and allowing bugs free access," he says. As the cilia return to action, each subsequent 'punch' of tobacco smoke handicaps them again. "That can lead to heart and respiratory disease," Tansey adds.

The Heart-Healthy Benefits of Quitting

Quitting smoking has both short- and long-term health benefits. "Kicking the nicotine habit restores the full function and vitality of your body's cilia," says Tansey. Over time, you can also significantly reduce your risk for diseases caused by smoking and slow the progression of conditions such as atherosclerosis, an inflammatory process in blood vessel walls that, Tansey says, accounts for many blockages responsible for heart attacks and strokes. "While reversal [of atherosclerosis] has not been convincingly demonstrated, it is clear that the absence of nicotine is associated with a slower progression of this condition," he says.

The first health benefits of quitting can occur as soon as 20 minutes after that last puff, according to Tom Houston, MD, director of the OhioHealth Nicotine Dependence Program at the McConnell Heart Health Center in Columbus, Ohio. "Your blood pressure and pulse rate return to normal," he explains, "and 24 smoke-free hours are all you need to eliminate carbon monoxide from the body and for your lungs to start to clear out mucus and other smoking debris."

Here's a quick timeline of the healthy changes that occur over the next year in the body of someone who stops smoking:

• 48 hours – There is no nicotine left in the body. Your ability to taste and smell is greatly improved.
• 72 hours – Breathing becomes easier. Your bronchial tubes begin to relax and your energy levels increase.
• 2 - 12 weeks – Your circulation improves.
• 3 - 9 months – Coughing, wheezing, and breathing problems get better as your lung function is increased by up to 10%.
• 1 year – Your risk of a heart attack falls to about half that of a smoker.

And yes, those benefits take place even in veteran smokers that have been lighting up for 30 years or more. "Quitting smoking or exposure to inhaled tobacco has huge heart health benefits, no matter how long one has smoked," says Dr. Tansey.

Withdrawing From a Nicotine Habit

If you've smoked regularly for a few weeks or longer and suddenly stop — or even greatly reduce the number of cigarettes you smoke — you'll probably have withdrawal symptoms. Your first few smoke-free days will most likely be the toughest. According to the American Cancer Society different factors, such as how long you've smoked and the type of cigarettes you've used, can affect how long it takes your body to remove nicotine and its by-products.

In general, a regular smoker will have nicotine or its by-products in the body for about 3 to 4 days after stopping. The most common symptoms of withdrawal symptoms you're likely to experience can include:

• Dizziness (which may only last 1-2 days after quitting)
• Depression and/or anxiety
• Feelings of frustration, impatience, and anger
• Irritability, restlessness, and difficulty concentrating
• Sleeping problems, including trouble falling asleep and staying asleep, and bad dreams or nightmares
• Headaches
• Fatigue
• Increased appetite

Symptoms usually appear within a few hours of the last cigarette and tend to peak 2 to 3 days later. Withdrawal symptoms can last from a few days to up to several weeks.

Time-Tested Advice

Tansey concedes that quitting smoking is tough, but there are things you can do to increase your changes of success. Effective techniques he's suggested to his patients include:

• Write it down. Keep a journal or compose a personal letter of commitment to yourself. Then keep it available to reread when you need a reminder about why not smoking is important to you.
• Set your own parameters. Prescribe a limited number of cigarettes that you must smoke, such as two after each meal, for example. Smoke no more and no less! After succeeding at this level for a few months, reduce the amount. Ultimately, the decision to stop completely will not be as difficult.
• Try nicotine replacement therapy. Talk to your doctor about nicotine gum, patches, and other aids that may help reduce your cravings and make it easier to quit for good.
• Involve others. Hold yourself accountable to friends or family members. It's much harder to disappoint a loved one than it is to disappoint yourself. Also consider joining a support group — in-person meetings may take place in a convenient location, but there are also online support groups that give you the opportunity to share and vent whenever you have the time.
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Get Pumped: For Better Blood Sugar Control in Diabetes, It's Weights First

In people with type 1 diabetes, weight training before cardio exercise was linked with less severe drops in blood sugar.

MONDAY, Mar. 12, 2012 — It’s a question many workout devotees struggle with: weights before cardio, or vice versa? Now a new report says that for those with type 1 diabetes, it may be better to pump iron before getting on the elliptical or jogging around the block.

The study, published in the journal Diabetes Care, followed 12 active, young (average age 32) people with type 1 diabetes who were already running and doing strength training at least three times a week. In the first of two exercise sessions, the participants ran on a treadmill for 45 minutes, then lifted weights for 45 minutes. For the second session, the order was reversed (weights first, then running). Blood sugar levels were monitored before, during, and after each session.

The researchers found that when cardio was done first, glucose levels tended to drop and remain at low levels throughout the workout. By comparison, doing resistance exercise first was linked to less severe decreases in blood sugar, even hours after working out.

The study was small, and other factors that could have affected blood sugar were not considered. But according to Reuters Health, the findings agree with previous reports showing that aerobic workouts produce a quicker drop in blood sugar than strength training.

Balancing the health benefits of exercise with the risk of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) can be tricky. During exercise, the body draws on blood glucose for energy — which can lead to those dangerous lows. Signs of hypoglycemia include dizziness, sweating, grumpiness, weakness, or hunger.

If you have type 1 diabetes and workout regularly, what else can you do to prevent low blood sugar besides switching around your exercise routine? The National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse recommends checking blood sugar first before exercising and having a snack if the level is below 100 milligrams per deciliter, as well as testing blood sugar at regular intervals both during an extended workout and after the session is completed. Wearing a medical identification bracelet and carrying food or glucose tablets during your workout are also smart ideas.

Follow @DiabetesFacts for the latest diabetes news and information from the editors of @EverydayHealth.

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Top 5 Diabetes-Healing Supplements

By Jim Healthy | Healthy Living – Fri, Dec 2, 2011 3:43 PM EST


I'm a big believer in "food is your best medicine." But there are certain instances when your health can definitely benefit from a nutritional supplement.



For instance, your body's ability to extract the nutrients and enzymes from your food diminishes with age. This is why many nutritionally-minded physicians recommend supplementation for the elderly.

Illness also impairs this process, because the body is overtaxed by an increased nutritional demand caused by the need to repair itself.



People with specific medical conditions, such as diabetes, have unique recommended daily allowances (RDA) for specific nutrients that can boost their body's healing process.



This RDA evolved from the old Minimum Daily Requirement (MDR) set by the government to prevent nutritional-deficiency diseases, such as scurvy (vitamin C), beriberi (vitamin B1), and others.

But these minimum levels certainly won't guarantee optimal health and healing.

Supplements are no substitute for a healing diet

Since many diseases are caused by poor diet in the first place, it's usually more difficult for people who are ill to improve their diet than to add a few key supplements.



Just remember that these pills and capsules are meant to "supplement" a healing diet, not replace it.

That said, these 5 supplements are my top picks for helping your body cope with diabetes - and even help to heal it.



These recommendations are also beneficial for all people, since their benefits are not limited to the concerns of diabetics. And when you consider that one in three Americans has prediabetes (and most don't realize it), these supplements can also help you dodge the Big D bullet.

1. Omega-3 fish oil

Coldwater fish (wild salmon, mackerel, sardines, tuna, squid, and anchovies, for instance) represent the best food sources of omega-3 fatty acids, the "fish oil" which makes seafood such a health-building powerhouse.

No matter how much you love (or hate) to eat fish, it's helpful to have an alternative. Happily, fish oil supplements are loaded with the same healing EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), which have profound effects on your health.



DHA is like a big brake pedal that slows your liver's production of undesirable blood fats called triglycerides.



In addition, both EPA and DHA are incredibly effective at reducing overall inflammation. This produces a healing effect in blood vessels, while thinning your blood and lowering blood pressure.



Omega-3s also improve circulation (an important concern for diabetics) … keep blood flowing smoothly and reduce the risk of clotting (which limits the risk of stroke and heart attack, the leading causes of death for people with diabetes) … and help stabilize blood sugar, while diminishing the symptoms of depression.

Here's the "catch:" To get enough EPA and DHA, your omega-3s must come from marine sources.



Plant sources of omega-3s, including flax oil, flax seed, borage oil and evening primrose oil, certainly are good for you, but none of these yield a potent amount of EPA and DHA. (If you're vegan or just can't stand fish, you can get omega-3s from a phytoplankton supplement like Activation's Oceans Alive Marine Phytoplankton.

Like other supplements, fish oil capsules can be made from inferior products or contain undisclosed toxins. Go to www.FishOilSafety.com for more information and to check your brand. The Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) has examined 75 brands of fish oil and created a Best Choice/Worst Choice list . We love Norwegian Gold Super Critical Omega because it's burp-free and contains vitamin D, too.

2. Coenzyme Q-10

Also known as ubiquinol and ubiquinone, CoQ-10 is an important nutrient produced in the "energy factories" of your cells called mitochondria.



Taking a CoQ-10 supplement boosts the way your cells produce and utilize energy. Studies show it improves outcomes of people with diabetes. CoQ10 also helps your body burn fat … improves cholesterol ratios … kicks up physical energy … and aids thyroid and pancreas functions. It's also essential for heart health.



Diabetes medications actually limit the body's production of CoQ10 - and so do other medications that many diabetics take to treat comorbid conditions. That includes antidepressants, blood pressure drugs, and statins.



If you're on a cholesterol-lowering drug (called statins), your need for CoQ-10 is essential. By blocking production of cholesterol in the liver, statins also inhibit 
 
CoQ-10 (also made in the liver). Without sufficient CoQ-10, statins can cause liver damage, irregular heartbeat, muscle weakness, leg cramps, heart attack, and stroke.



But what to buy? The label may read "CoQ-10" or "coenzyme Q-10" or a more active form will be labeled "QH" or "ubiquinol." This is a stronger version of CoQ-10, but it's not essential, especially if price is an issue. Once you start taking it, you should notice improvement in your energy levels fairly quickly.

3. Alpha-lipoic acid

Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) is an antioxidant and essential fatty acid that helps control blood sugar, while reducing the pain of diabetic neuropathy. This makes it a "two-fer" for folks with diabetes.



A German study found that after just four weeks, diabetics who took ALA improved their insulin sensitivity by 27%.



A 2006 study published in Diabetes Care confirmed that ALA reduced the pain of diabetic neuropathy after just five weeks on a single daily dose. Study participants reported an impressive 51% reduction in pain and numbness within just two weeks.



The researchers explained that ALA improved blood flow to the nerves by up to 44% - and that this increased flow helped to relieve pain and numbness by repairing nerve tissue (something painkillers can't achieve).



Your body makes ALA in tiny amounts, but since it doesn't exist in food, supplementation can be very beneficial.

4. Magnesium citrate

Adequate magnesium levels are essential for healthy blood sugar and insulin activity. This is because, in order for several glucose-processing enzymes to work, magnesium must be present .



This helps explain why magnesium-deficiency is fairly common among people with diabetes - and this can exacerbate insulin resistance and high blood sugar.



A recent University of Chapel Hill study reveals that people who consume the least magnesium (via both food and supplements) are 50% more likely to develop diabetes as those whose blood levels of the mineral are higher.



Indeed, magnesium may be the single most important mineral for optimal health and health, as it is critical in more than 300 metabolic functions.



It also helps your body absorb vitamin D, a vital nutrient that many diabetics are deficient in. (BTW: The majority of Americans are magnesium-deficient due to the low-quality, processed foods in the typical American diet.)



Consuming magnesium supplements can be challenging because they tend to be large and difficult to digest. That's why I like Natural Calm , a fruit-flavored magnesium powder that mixes easily in water. I take it in the evening because of its relaxing effect. Start with a low dose, because it can loosen your stools (not necessarily a bad thing if constipation is a problem).



Another alternative is a topical magnesium chloride liquid spray (like Activation's Magnesium Infusion) which is absorbed through the skin and won't affect your bowels.

5. Chromium picolinate

Chromium has been shown to improve insulin sensitivity by increasing the number of insulin receptors on your cells.



It also helps stabilize blood sugar spikes after meals by boosting the action of insulin and helping to metabolize fats, carbs, and proteins.



A study by the USDA and FDA showed that people with above-average glucose levels experienced a decrease in blood sugar after taking chromium. Those with too-low blood sugar saw a (welcome) increase. This indicates that chromium is sophisticated enough to help normalize blood sugar levels, whether too high or too low.



In addition, chromium supports optimal thyroid function, which is vital for diabetics, since low thyroid leads to sluggish metabolism. This activity aids the conversion of glucose to energy, as well as your body's ability to burn off excess blood sugar, instead of storing it as fat.

How to take them

Add these supplements to your daily routine to give your body the extra care and support it needs to heal and thrive.



Buying them is the easy part, but actually taking them may be a challenge until you get into the habit. Here are some suggestions…



1. Keep them on your bathroom counter and at your desk at work. This way you'll be able to take them conveniently. (Some require you to take them two or three times per day for optimal benefit.)



2. Follow the instructions on the label. Never take more that the recommended dose.



3. If staring down a handful of pills is intimidating, you can take some with breakfast, some with lunch, and some with dinner.



4. To keep track of you use, keep a checklist or employ a handy log such as the HealthMinder journal .



5. Check with your doctor or healthcare provider first. This is always wise, but it's especially important if you're taking medications.

What supplements are you currently taking?

If you have blood sugar issues, which tried-and-true supplements do you rely on?

How do they affect your blood glucose readings? Your energy level? Your health?

Do you have any supplements you'd like to add to my list? 

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