Why Supplements? Diabetes - are you at risk?

What is diabetes? There is type 1 and type 2 diabetes. In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas either no longer produces insulin or not enough insulin. In type 2 diabetes, the pancreas makes insulin but the body is not able to use it properly.

Why do we need insulin? Insulin helps our cells take in fuel in the form of blood sugar or glucose. Glucose is produced when we digest food. If glucose doesn't get into the cells, it weakens. The glucose then builds up in the blood stream, damaging our blood vessels and organs.

Do you know that globally, diabetes is rated as the 4th largest killer disease?

Do you know that of the 20.8 million people (2005) in the U.S. of all ages have diabetes?

Do you know that every year in the U.S. the incidence of diabetes increases by an astounding 6%, which means 600,000 new cases are added each year?

Bet you, diabetes is a serious ailment! But, how many people know their risks?

If you have any of these symptoms, take a diabetes test immediately:

• Frequent urination
• Excessive thirst
• Unexplained weight loss
• Unusual hunger
• Extreme fatigue
  
• Irritability
• Frequent infections
• Blurred vision
• Slow-to-heal cuts and bruises
• Vaginitis or recurring yeast infections in women
• Tingling or numbness in the hands or feet
• Recurring skin, gum and bladder infections

You are at risk, if you:

• have a family history of diabetes
• are 20% over a healthy weight or obese
• lead a sedentary life
• had abnormal glucose levels during pregnancy
• had a baby who was 9 pounds or more at birth
• are 45 years old or older
• have low HDL cholesterol or high overall cholesterol
• have high triglyceride levels
• have very high blood pressure

Is there a cure? NO, but with the right treatment and regular monitoring, we can get our blood sugar back to acceptable levels , and we can lead a normal and healthy lifestyle.