DIABETES

Under supervision

Dr. Hossam Mokhtarprepared by

Biochemist Mohamed Kordy

WHAT IS DIABETES ?

Diabetes is a chronic (lifelong) disease marked by

high levels of sugar in the blood.

Types of diabetes

TYPE 1 DIABETES

usually diagnosed in childhood

affected by hereditary

Imperative to inject insulin daily

because the body makes little or

no insulin

frequently called the ‘insulin-

needed’ group

Patients with type 1 diabetes

need insulin daily to survive

TYPE 2 DIABETES

most common

usually occurs in adulthood but

diagnosis is increasing in the

younger generation

affects many children

Body is incapable of

responding to insulin

Rates rising due to increased

obesity and failure to exercise

and eat healthy

GESTATIONAL DIABETES

high blood sugar levels during pregnancy in

women

Women who give birth to children over weight

high risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular

disease

What Is Prediabetes?

above average blood glucose levels, not high

enough to be classified under type 1 or type 2

diabetes

long-term damage to body, including heart and

circulatory system

Starts with unhealthy eating habits &

inadequate exercise

ALTERNATIVE TREATMENTS FOR DIABETES

Chromium , Magnesium improve blood sugar

control in diabetes. A lack of magnesium has been

associated with insulin secretion abnormalities and

complications.

Vanadium is derived from plant sources increase a

person's sensitivity to insulin.

Plant Foods

The following plant foods have been found to help

people with type 2 diabetes.

Brewer's yeast

Buckwheat

Sage

Okra

Peas

Fenugreek seeds

Broccoli and other related greens

Gymnema Sylvestre

Broccoli

It contains a high concentration of sulforaphane, a

sulfur compound which is very effective in combating

diseases.

It is rich in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals,

phytonutrients and dietary fiber and is most nutritious

if eaten raw.

Broccoli is good for diabetes treatment and control.

Broccoli for Type 2 Diabetes

Broccoli is rich in dietary fiber which can lower levels

of LDL (bad) cholesterol.

decreases insulin resistance.

body needs chromium to manufacture glucose

tolerance factor (GTF) which helps to metabolize

blood sugar.

K+, Na+, Ca2+ , P, Fen+ , Zn+ Se , Mn , rich in omega-

3 fatty acids and omega-6 fatty acids W` are good

for heart health.

Broccoli for Type 1 Diabetes

Type 1 diabetics will have to continue taking their

insulin.

Gymnema Sylvestre Capsules

Herbal Remedy for Diabetes and Obesity

o Gymnema Sylvestre is an herb native to

the tropical forests of southern and central

India.

o Gymnema Sylvestre is a plant used as a

natural treatment for diabetes or “sweet

urine.”

o The herb is active ingredient, Gymnemic

acid, is extracted from leaves and roots, and

helps to lower and balance blood sugar

levels.

o Chewing the leaves suppresses the

sensation of sweet.

The roots and leaves of this plant are used for herbal

purposes.

Regarded as one of the plants with potent properties used for

controlling obesity.

It thrives in tropical temperatures with plentiful moisture.

Known to have a good effect for curbing of diabetes by

blocking sugar binding sites.

Presence of Gymnemic acid results in low blood sugar level.

Increases secretion of insulin & causes inhibition of glucose

absorption from intestine.

Magic Herbal Remedy for Diabetes.

It has the ability to block the absorption of

glucose from the intestines and helps to reduce

cravings for sugar.

Anti-inflammatory.

Weight Loss Herbal Remedy.

It reduces the number of carbohydrates stored in

fat stores and increases the amount burned for

energy.

oHaving property of lowering cholesterol and

triglyceride levels.

o Decreased Sugar Cravings.

oHerbal Remedy for stomach ailments, constipation

and liver disease.

o It also has a slight diuretic effect and has been

used to help with water retention.

o Rheumatoid arthritis and gout have also been

treated.

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