Bringing Balance to Your Blood Sugar! Presented by: Sarah Ernest Naturopath, Master Herbalist, InForm Coach Natural Help for the Pancreatically Challenged Hypoglycemia Pre-Diabetes & Diabetes (Type 2) 1
What is Hypoglycemia? According to WebMD Hypoglycemia is a low level of blood sugar. The cells in your body use sugar from carbohydrates for energy. Insulin, which normally is made in the pancreas, is necessary for sugar to enter the cells. It helps keep the levels of sugar in the blood from getting too high. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/166815.php Symptoms of Hypoglycemia According to WebMD Mild symptoms include: Dizziness Irritability Moodiness or sudden changes in behavior Hunger Shakiness Sweating Anxiety Rapid heart beat I m sorry for what I said when I was hangry! 2
What is Pre-Diabetes? According to WebMD Pre-diabetes is a wake-up call that you re on the path to diabetes. But it s not too late to turn things around. If you have it (like 86 million other Americans), your blood sugar (glucose) level is higher than it should be, but not in the diabetes range. People used to call it "borderline" diabetes. Normally, your body makes a hormone called insulin to help control your blood sugar. When you have prediabetes, that system doesn't work as well as it should. You might not be able to make enough insulin after eating, or your body might not respond to insulin properly. Prediabetes makes you more likely to get heart disease or have a stroke. https://www.webmd.com/diabetes/what-is-prediabetes-or-borderline-diabetes What is Diabetes? According to WebMD Diabetes is a number of diseases that involve problems with the hormone insulin. Normally, the pancreas (an organ behind the stomach) releases insulin to help your body store and use the sugar and fat from the food you eat. Diabetes can occur when the pancreas produces very little or no insulin, or when the body does not respond appropriately to insulin. https://www.webmd.com/diabetes/default.htm 3
Symptoms of Diabetes? According to WebMD Symptoms include: Frequent Urination Dry Mouth Itchy Skin Blurred Vision Yeast Infections Slow healing of wounds Numbness in feet or legs Did you know? True Story: The greater your waist circumference the higher your risk for diabetes. 4
Every 10 Seconds someone dies from Diabetes. The Diabetes Epidemic U.S. Population with Diabetes or Pre-diabetes TODAY MORE THAN 35% BY 2020 MORE THAN 50% The Rise of Refined Sugar Consumption! The average American eats their weight in refined sugar every year! 5
So what increases Insulin? Starch & Sugar Did you know??? Individuals gain more weight when drinking Diet Cola Vs. Regular Cola Live informed! It gets to the gut of the problem! BEST FOOD CHOICES FOR EVERYONE Proteins Vegetables Healthy Oils & Fats 6
Say YES to Protein 5 Times Per Day 3 meal proteins (palm sized); 2 snack proteins (half palm sized) EXAMPLES: Salmon Chicken Almonds Protein Shake This is great INFORMation! Say YES to Vegetables 6 Servings Per Day 6 Servings (½ cup cooked or finely chopped; 1 cup large or loosely packed) EXAMPLES Cauliflower Snap Peas Zucchini 7
Say YES to Fresh Greens 5 Ounces by weight each Day 5 ounces by weight each day EXAMPLES Arugula Romaine Spinach Swiss chard Say YES to Oils & Fats 5 Servings per Day Serving Size Varies EXAMPLES Avocado Coconut oil Extra virgin olive oil Chia 8
Foods to Avoid for Blood Sugar Imbalances WORST FOOD CHOICES FOR EVERYONE Sugar Artificial Sweeteners Grains Sugar, Sugar, Sugar! Did you know sugar is 8 Times as addictive as cocaine? Eat less sugar you re sweet enough already! 9
The Myth of Magical Sweeteners Just Say NO! Saccharin Aspartame Sucralose aka SPLENDA Acesulfame K potassium Neotame Grains A Gut Health Nightmare! Just Say NO! Wheat Oats Corn Rye Barley Rice 10
And Just to clarify.no Grains Cereal Oatmeal Brown, White or any rice Crackers Bread Pasta Exercise, Exercise, Exercise A one hour workout is 4% of your day! No Excuses! I regret that workout - Said no one, ever It s never too early OR too late to work towards being the healthiest you. 11
90 Days to Better Health & Wellness! Use the 21/90 Rule: Rule: It takes 21 days to create a habit It takes 90 days to create a lifestyle And Supplements These are a few of my favorite things ~ Chromium, Vanadium, Cinnamon, Gymnema, Bitter Melon, Fenugreek, Nopal ~ Berberine ~ Alpha Lipoic Acid ~ Probiotics 12
Berberine The Benefits of Berberine may include: Anti-inflammatory Anti-Diabetic Decreased glucose production in the liver Increased Exercise Performance Improved Intestinal Health Decreased Blood Pressure Cinnamon The Benefits of Cinnamon may include: Reduced Rate at which glucose enters the body Improved glucose usage in cells Lower Fasting Blood Glucose Improved Cholesterol Levels 13
Chromium The Benefits of Chromium may include: Treat impaired glucose tolerance Improved symptoms of depression Regulation of glucose metabolism Improved insulin sensitivity Reduction of appetite Increased Libido Gymnema The Benefits of Gymnema may include: Regulate blood glucose levels Enhance glucose metabolism Reduced insulin requirements Lower blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels Regenerate the pancreas 14
Bitter Melon The Benefits of Bitter Melon may include: Improve glucose tolerance Improve fasting blood glucose levels Hypoglycemic activity Increase HDL cholesterol Reduce total cholesterol and triglycerides Fenugreek The Benefits of Fenugreek may include: Reduce blood glucose levels Improve glucose tolerance Lower elevated cholesterol and triglycerides Slow carbohydrate digestion & absorption 15
Alpha Lipoic Acid The Benefits of Alpha Lipoic Acid may include: Improved glucose tolerance Increased insulin sensitivity Decreased food intake & cravings Prevention of diabetic neuropathy Decreased cataract formation Chelate heavy metals Probiotics The Benefits of Probiotics may include: Re-establish healthy balance of beneficial bacteria Modulating mucosal immunity Promoting healthy digestion Boosting immune function 16
Every Day is Another Chance To Get Stronger To Eat Better To Live Healthier and to be the BEST Version of YOU! I m grateful to have been given this opportunity. 17