Diabetes

Diabetes is a growing epidemic in North America and is placing a major strain on our health care system.  Poor eating habits that have led to increased obesity rates and an aging population are two of the main causes of the increased incidence of diabetes.  Fortunately there are ways to manage and treat diabetes by making healthy food choices and using diabetes supplements for those who wish to use the natural approach.  One of the biggest changes is dietary.+ Read more >

 Avoiding refined sugar in cookies, pastry, processed foods and high-sugar fruit juices is essential.  Adding whole grains, lean protein and fibre to your diet, and eating smaller meals more frequently all helps to balance the blood sugar levels over the day.  Using a high quality protein supplement can help stabilize blood sugar levels, particularly when there isn’t enough to time to eat a well-balanced meal.  There are also diabetes supplements such as Chromium picolinate, Vitamin B complex and Vitamin D that help the body to regulate blood sugar levels naturally.  A high quality Vitamin B complex is an essential diabetes supplement because Vitamin B is essential to both the digestive and nervous system, and Vitamin B levels have been shown to drop significantly after the age of 50.  This means that at the time when Type II, or age-onset diabetes, is most likely to occur, our bodies are lacking in a key vitamin that helps to balance sugar levels and support the nerves, helping to lower the risk of developing diabetic neuropathy.  Vitamin D has been shown to reduce the risk of developing both Type I and Type II diabetes.  Unfortunately most of us do not get enough sun exposure for our bodies to manufacture sufficient Vitamin D on their own, making a Vitamin D supplement an essential part of any daily diabetes supplement program.  Chromium is an essential trace mineral that is required for the body to efficiently metabolize sugar, however the levels in the body are reduced by eating sugar.  Including chromium in the form of picolinate as part of a diabetes supplements routine helps prevent a chromium deficiency, which contributes to the development of Type II diabetes.  Essential fatty acids and magnesium, in addition to providing numerous other health benefits including protecting cardiovascular health, have been shown to stabilize blood sugar levels and should be part of any overall health supplement program.  Herbal diabetes supplements that have been shown to improve blood sugar control for Type II diabetics include North American ginseng and cinnamon.  Incorporating diabetes supplements into an overall plan that includes dietary changes, nutritional support and regular exercise will allow you to take control of your diabetes.  Body Energy Club has a wide range of diabetes supplements that will help you achieve your goal of managing your diabetes and improving your overall health.  Before starting any new supplements it is important to check with your doctor to make sure that they are right for you, especially if you have a medical condition or are taking prescription medications. + Read less >