Low GI Info

So what is the link between a low GI diet and diabetes?

Before we begin let's look at the different types of diabetes.

Type 1 diabetes is where the body does not produce any insulin which helps break down sugars into energy. It is usually diagnosed in young people and is commonly called juvenile diabetes.

Type 2 diabetes is slightly different in that the body does produce insulin but the body is unable to use it (known as insulin resistance). The unforntunate issue with type 2 diabetes is that it is a self inflicted ailment and is generally a concern for people who are over weight or obese.

In the context of this site we are only concerned with type 2 diabetes and how a low GI diet affects a person with this type of diabetes.

Firstly, what are the symptoms of type 2 diabetes. Symptoms include:

However, not everyone will show these symptoms, some may not show any at all, but if you do have any, then consult your doctor.

Ignoring the symptoms may eventually lead to more serious issues such as:

• heart disease
• higher risks of a stroke
• possible blindness
• kidney damage
• various infections

As mentioned above, people with type 2 diabetes are unable to use the insulin in their body to convert sugars into energy. This results in both a high level of sugars in the blood stream and insulin within the body. And as stated being over weight contributes significantly to this occuring as does being inactive.

Ideally then, you want to be decreasing the amount of sugar in your body. And this is where a low Gi diet can be of benefit. A combination of a low GI diet and regular exercise will decrease insulin resistance and allow sugars to be converted to energy.

For a greater explantion I would highly recommend you read Releasing Fat by Dr Ray Strand.

Can Diabetes be Cured?

Well, if you listen to the  established medical fraternity and the big drug companies then no it cannot.

But if you are prepared to do your research then there are many out there who claim to have had their diabetes reverved with natural therapies.

Such therapies include the use of herbs as well as changing ones diet, and of course this would include eating low GI foods.

So do your research, see what's out there.

And whilst most therapies only have anecdotal eveidence of cures there are quite a few medical practitioners coming on board.

Here are just a few you might want to have a look at:

http://www.diabetesreversed.com
http://www.eleotin4diabetes.com.au

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