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DIABETES THERAPYDiabetes, a group of diseases that affect a person’s blood sugar,
causes insulin resistance resulting in disturbances in sugar metabolism.
Once sugars (carbohydrates) are introduced into the bloodstream, a hormone produced by the pancreas, known as insulin, is released. Normally, each cell contains a series of insulin receptors, which when operating on a healthy level, absorbs glucose (the main type of sugar in the blood) and turns it into everyday energy. But with someone who has diabetes, the body cannot make or properly respond to insulin. No matter what type of diabetes you have, or the severity, the Salerno Center will create a diabetes therapy plan to suit your individual needs.
Step 1: Heavy metal challenge testing
Designed to reveal the total level of heavy metal toxicity stored in body tissue and organs over a life time
Step 2: Review your lab:
Review your in-depth lab work and create a personalized plan for improved metabolic health.
Step 3: Follow a physician :
Follow a physician supervised plan,doctor-supervised plan every five weeks.
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Symptoms of Diabetes:
- Numbness/Tingling (hands and feet)
- Sexual Dysfunction
- Itchy Skin
- Irritability
- Blurred vision
- Increased cholesterol
- Gum disease
- Frequent Urination
- Increased fatigue
- Unusual hunger
- Weight gain/loss
- Extreme thirst
Root Causes of Depression
- Obesity
- Sugar (glucose, fructose, high-fructose syrup, agave)
- Genetic predisposition
- Aging
- Lack of exercise
- Stress
- Infection
- Pancreatitis
There are (3) main types of diabetes.
1) Type 1 Diabetes – In this situation, the body does not produce insulin as a result of autoimmune destruction of insulin-producing beta cells, which are found throughout the pancreas. Other names for this condition include insulin diabetes, juvenile diabetes, and early-onset diabetes. Although not as common as type 2, individuals with type 1 diabetes need to take insulin injections for the rest of their life. In order to ensure proper glucose levels are met, regular routine shots, careful monitoring through blood tests, and an emphasis on diet are important factors in maintaining optimal health.
2) Type 2 Diabetes – Even though people with type 2 diabetes produce insulin, their bodies lose the ability to properly use it (insulin resistance). Formerly referred to as non-insulin-dependent-diabetes, type 2 diabetes represents ninety percent of all cases of diabetes worldwide. Once blood sugar levels begin to rise, the body responds by creating even more insulin, and eventually, it wears itself out. Although not as severe, people with type 2 diabetes still need to control their weight, exercise, incorporate a low carbohydrate diet, and take regular notice of fluctuations in blood glucose levels.
3) Gestational Diabetes – Unlike the other forms of diabetes, gestational diabetes affects females during pregnancy. Gestational diabetes, which can often be discovered during routine check-ups during weeks 24 and 28 of pregnancy, has the ability to cause abnormal glucose levels. If the condition is not taken seriously, the baby will absorb the extra blood sugar and store it as fat. Premature birth, breathing problems, and abnormal growth are all possible outcomes of gestational diabetes.
Diabetes Testing Techniques
Blood glucose tests measure how much sugar is in your blood. After a complete evaluation takes place, and if you are considered at risk, a series of blood glucose tests will be ordered. A glucose tolerance test, otherwise known as (OGTT), uses a standard dose of glucose and blood levels are checked three hours later. Since you need to be fasting prior to the test, it is best to schedule the test in the morning time. If your results come back positive, a diet guide, supplement program, and specific lifestyle recommendations will be suggested.
Diabetes Therapy - Diet & Lifestyle Changes
- Eat organic, unrefined, low sugar foods as much as possible.
- Avoid all foods that are processed, and try to eliminate or reduce consumption of grains products.
- Drink at least 64 oz. of clean water a day. To maintain good health, make sure it is fresh from all impurities. In addition, try squeezing a lemon for digestion, flavor, and alkalizing purposes.
- Be careful of hidden sugars found in foods (white potatoes, cereals, refined grain products, white bread, pasta).
- Look out for concentrated sweets (ice cream, candy, sugary sodas, sweetened coffee drinks).
- Choose foods with healthy saturated fats from dairy and animal sources (butter, steak, bacon, eggs, salmon).
- Eliminate partially hydrogenated fats (trans fats).
- By changing the way you eat and exercising more regularly, your body will use insulin better.
- Try to optimize your vitamin D levels, which play a vital role in the development of type 2 diabetes, and type 1 in children.
- Take a probiotic to help populate the good bacteria in your stomach. According to new research, people who are overweight have different intestinal bacteria.