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Prevent and Treat Type II Diabetes
Nutrition is the keyStaggering statistics show that more than two million Canadians have diabetes and another 11 million or more unknowingly suffer from it.
Understanding Type II Diabetes
"Fewer than half of people with type II diabetes know they have it or consult a physician." Diabetes can be devastatin.
Curbing Type 2 Diabetes
Diet and exercise are key for preventing type 2 diabetes. Consuming a balanced diet of carbohydrates, protein, and “good” fats can stimulate weight loss and keep blood sugars within a healthy range.
Diabetes
There are three types of diabetes: type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes. Type 1 is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system destroys the beta (insulin-producing) cells of the pancreas. Gestational diabetes occurs during pregnancy.
Diabesity®
Type 2 diabetes, which represents over 90 percent of all cases of diabetes, occurs when cell receptor sites become insensitive to insulin and it cannot bind with them to release blood sugar. Taking steps to lose excess fat can enhance insulin sensitivity and reduce symptoms of diabetes.
Managing the Munchies
With an increasing incidence of type 2 diabetes in young people–so much so they don’t even bother calling it “adult onset” anymore–it’s clear that eating habits play a major role in our health. But for many teens, snacking on high-sugar, high-fat food is as much a part of life as homework or driving lessons.
Diabetes
Type II diabetes, or adult onset type, is the most common form of diabetes. Intense thirst and an uncommonly frequent need to urinate develop as a result of the urine’s high sugar content. Constant *fatigue, itchy skin and blurred vision are other problems that appear.
Changing the Direction of Diabetes
Even though Sara is only 34, she was not entirely surprised when her doctor told her that her blood sugar test results showed she was clearly on the road to developing diabetes.

Sara realized this was her wake-up call and that she needed to make major changes.

Dodge Diabetes
Diabetes is a chronic health problem that involves elevated blood sugar levels. Proper nutrition, exercise, and dietary supplements normalize blood sugar levels and weight preventing diabetes. Your diet should be high in fibre, found in vegetables, nuts, seeds, and whole grains. More specifically, your diet should include water-soluble fibre.
Dr. Jay Wortman
When Dr. Jay Wortman discovered he was diabetic, he began a self-healing journey by dramatically changing his diet—without realizing that he had reverted to a more traditionally aboriginal way of eating.
Under New Management
It is estimated that more than two million Canadians live with diabetes and that number is increasing well beyond the expectations of most world experts on the subject. Obesity and lack of adequate physical exercise are universally blamed for these troubling statistics.
Spotlight on Diabetes
Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in Canada and affects approximately 5 percent of the population. According to Statistics Canada, rates are significantly higher in the eastern provinces.
Blood Sugar Balance
In 2007, 246 million people had diabetes globally; that number is expected to grow to 380 million by 2025. Despite its world-wide prevalence, most people don’t recognize prediabetic symptoms, never receive treatment for them, and are unaware of natural treatment alternatives.

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