The Truth About Diabetes From a Certified Natural Health Professional

The Truth About Diabetes From a Certified Natural Health Professional

The truth is, there is a lot of information out there on diabetes. Some information is all about taking medications for it, while other information focuses on managing it holistically.

But what are some of the key points you should know to decide how you choose to manage diabetes and your health?

The Basics of Diabetes

Type 2 Diabetes means your body doesn’t use insulin properly, and when this continues over time, you have too much sugar in your bloodstream. Long-term high blood sugar can lead to problems with your immune, cardiovascular, and nervous systems.

There are more than 37 million Americans living with diabetes, and approximately 90-95% are Type 2 Diabetics.

A scary fact is that an estimated seven million Americans are unaware they are diabetic and not getting the help they need.

Type 2 Diabetes is sometimes referred to as Adult Onset Diabetes, but it can also affect children. An increase in childhood obesity has led to a rise in Type 2 Diabetes among younger people.

Chronic & Autoimmune Disorders, Diabetes, & Natural Health Support

In our previous three blogs in this series, we talked about the long-term impact of chronic diseases on your life. We also discussed managing stress, lifestyle choices, and nutrition related to chronic diseases. We explored the 5 ways to improve your health with chronic digestive diseases and the impact chronic inflammation and sleep have on autoimmune diseases. Now, let's look specifically at diabetes and how natural health support and lifestyle changes can help you manage it.

So, let’s start with the cause of it.

What Causes Type 2 Diabetes?

In Type 2 Diabetes, the pancreas produces insulin, sometimes at higher-than-normal rates, but the body develops a resistance to insulin. This causes there not to be enough insulin to meet your body’s needs, and your blood sugar levels rise until you are considered diabetic.

What Is Putting You at Risk?

There are many risk factors for Type 2 Diabetes, including:

• Poor diet

• High stress

• Being overweight or obese

• Increased belly fat

• Inactive lifestyle

• Age

• High cholesterol

• Pregnancy

• Ethnicity

What Is Type 3 Diabetes?

Type 3 is known as “brain diabetes.” This can happen when blood sugar levels have been elevated for long periods, causing plaques on the brain. This has been closely linked to memory loss, Alzheimer’s disease, and dementia.

Can Type 2 Diabetes Be Managed Holistically with Natural Health Support?

The answer is YES! Type 2 Diabetes is commonly referred to as a lifestyle disease. By changing your lifestyle with holistic modifications, you can see results quickly.

First, Look at Your Diet

• What foods are you eating?

• What are you drinking?

• Are you eating out, eating highly processed foods, or eating home-cooked meals?

• Do you snack all day long?

• Do you eat from sun up to sun down? or longer?

Try choosing foods like complex carbohydrates, fruits, lean meats, veggies, whole grains, and healthy fats.

Move Your Body! Regular Exercise

Exercise can actually lower your blood sugar levels by improving insulin sensitivity. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) says blood sugar can be reduced up to 24 hours after exercise.

Lose Excess Body Weight

We talked about the benefits of reducing blood sugar and improving insulin sensitivity with exercise, but it can also help you lose weight. The Top 10 Benefits of the SHAPE Program

Treat Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea happens when you stop breathing during the night. Some signs of sleep apnea include:

• Loud snoring

• Being tired during the day

• Gasping for air while sleeping

• Coughing upon waking

So, what does sleep apnea have to do with diabetes? Well, it has been associated with insulin resistance.

Choose water over a caloric beverage.

Drink Water

Choose water over soda pop, energy drinks, and flavored beverages that are high in sugar. You should slowly increase your water intake to 48-60 ounces of water every day.

As your waist size increases, so does the likelihood of insulin resistance. The risk of developing insulin resistance increases for women with a waist size of 35 inches or more, while the risk increases for men with a waist size of 40 inches or more. Daily Water Intake: How Much is Right for Me?

For Diabetes, See a Certified Natural Health Professional

A Certified Natural Health Professional has extensive training in diet, nutrition, and lifestyle modifications and can guide you toward better health.

While working with a Certified Natural Health Professional, there is a good possibility of reversing Type 2 Diabetes.

Taking control of your health is so important for a thriving and long life.

Get Help with Your Diabetes with Natural Health Support in Hastings, MN

Do you have diabetes and want to take a holistic approach toward better health? At Krehbiel Natural Health, we can help you manage or even reverse Type 2 diabetes with natural health support. Our Certified Natural Health Professional will guide you with lifestyle modifications tailored to your needs. Get started by following these few steps:

1. Reach out to us with any questions you have.

2. Schedule your first appointment for natural health support.

3. Start living a healthier lifestyle, free from the complications of diabetes.

Gwen Krehbiel, Owner & CNHP

To your thriving health! ❤️

Gwen Krehbiel

Certified Natural Health Professional

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Medical disclaimer: This information is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment. Medical conditions require medical care.