(NewsUSA) - An estimated 20 million people in the United States have diabetes. Another 54 million have prediabetes and won't even realize when it has progressed into full diabetes.
Type 2 diabetes, a disease in which your pancreas does not produce enough insulin or does not properly use the insulin it makes, is a life-long progressive condition. If ignored, it could lead to complications such as blindness, heart disease, nerve damage or kidney problems.
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However, studies have shown that botanicals such as cinnamon can improve glucose metabolism and the overall condition of individuals with diabetes - improving cholesterol metabolism, removing artery-damaging free radicals from the blood and improving function of small blood vessels. Onions, garlic, Korean ginseng and flaxseed have the same effect.
One reason for the effect seems to be that cinnamon slows the rate at which food passes from the stomach to the intestines. Food supplements such as Cinnergen, developed by the health and technology company eFoodSafety.com, combines a mixture of 12 concentrated whole-food nutrient extracts including cinnamon, oat seed and blueberry leaf, as well as digestive enzymes to improve absorption.
If it is determined that you have diabetes, there are many things you can do to help control it naturally.
* Keep your blood glucose levels steady by eating healthy meals and snacks. Your doctor, nutritionist or certified diabetes educator can work with you to adjust your food plan and count carbohydrates.
* Always aim for your target ranges for your blood glucose levels, cholesterol and blood pressure. Test your blood sugar as directed.
* Exercise daily, such as taking a walk after dinner in your neighborhood or on the treadmill at the gym. Also have your feet examined when you visit the doctor.
* Have your eyes examined, including dilation, annually by your ophthalmologist.
* Drink a lot of water to stay hydrated.
* Avoid consuming simple sugars such as pies, cookies, cakes and candy. Do not drink alcohol on a regular basis.
* Consider taking a whole food supplement, such as Cinnergen. According to a study by Bucks County Clinical Research in Philadelphia, a research facility approved and regulated by the Food and Drug Administration, whole food extracts can have a dramatic effect on lowering blood sugars naturally.
For more information, visit www.cinnergen.com .
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