Diabetes
While elevated fasting blood glucose levels may be an indicator of a problem, it is better to rely on a test that indicates blood sugar regulation over a longer period of time. This test is commonly called the A1C test and can now be performed at home for under $30. Below is a link to a home test. Your target for A1C results is "below 6.0.
If you have recently been told that you are well on your way to developing diabetes, ask your health care practitioner if GlucoSynergy� from DaVinci Labs might be right for you.
Here is a summary from their web site: "GlucoSynergy� now contains 7 well-known nutritional factors to support proper glucose metabolism including a full complement of natural plant extracts (Bitter Melon Extract, Vanadyl Sulfate, Gymnema sylvestre extract, Banaba leaf extract, and Cinnulin PF�) plus Alpha Lipoic Acid for antioxidant support, and the mineral chromium to support sugar metabolism, maintain blood sugar levels within normal range, and aid glucose utilization by cells.*
"Warning: This product should only be used with careful monitoring of blood sugar levels and in consultation with your physician or health care practitioner."
"Cinnulin PF� is a registered trademark of Integrity Nutraceuticals International, U.S. serial #78358235, manufactured under U.S. Patent #6,200,569."
"Chromemate� is a registered trademark of InterHealth Nutraceuticals."
[Gymnema sylvestre, has been used successfully with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. It is thought that it exerts its effects on the Islets of Langerhans in the pancreas.]
You can order GlucoSynergy� directly from Da Vinci by clicking here, or scroll down to click on their icon at the bottom of this page.
I also would encourage you to use the menu planner to gain practice in assessing the components of your meals.
*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Repeat warning: Please note that in pre-diabetes, blood sugar levels often drop suddenly following a meal due to an over-reaction by the pancreas. This is why it is important to have the aid of a health professional if you would like to try supplements. Supplements are effective in bringing down blood sugar levels and improving sugar metabolism. This can be a problem in pre-diabetics, in particular, when reactive hypoglycemia is common.
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