Diabetes is a scary word! A person is diagnosed with diabetes when they can no longer produce insulin properly or no longer us it properly.
There are three different types of Diabetes:
v Type I diabetes (Adult Onset) is caused when a person does not produce insulin or produces such low amounts that it’s ineffective. These people are insulin dependent for life.
v Type II Diabetes Insulin is produced in too little amounts to be effective or the insulin is misused. Diet and exercise can usually keep this type of diabetes under control, but sometimes medications are needed in addition to diet and exercise.
v Gestational Diabetes usually occurs in pregnant women and sometimes disappears after birth. This type can be controlled with diet and exercise.
So who is at risk of developing diabetes? There is no guarantee any person will or will not develop diabetes but some are at higher risk than others.
Heredity plays a big part weather a person will or will not develop diabetes. Most often if the Mother or Father has it the person is likely to develop diabetes but there are no guarantees they will. As a person gets older the chances of developing diabetes increases. With age it’s a matter of the pancreas slowing down on the production of insulin. Some minority groups such as Hispanics are at a higher risk of developing diabetes. Also, people who are obese are at increased risk of developing diabetes. As a matter of fact, 80% of all overweight people will develop type II diabetes.
Obesity is the main cause of Diabetes and can be prevented by living a healthy lifestyle with balanced diet and exercise.
According to the American Diabetes Association more than 20 million Americans have Type II diabetes, and another 57 million are prediabetic.
I recently asked the question will eating too much sugar cause you to develop diabetes?
I found that in fact it will not directly cause diabetes but, eating too much sugar on a regular basis can cause you to become obese and in turn put you at a much higher risk of developing diabetes.
So what are the symptoms of diabetes?
v Frequent trips to the bathroom
v Unquenchable Thirst
v Losing weight without trying
v Weakness and fatigue
v Numbness in your hands and feet
v Blurred vision
v Extreme Hunger
v Irritability
v Cuts and Bruises are Slow to heal
v Reoccurring Kidney, bladder, gum infections
v Decrease in Sex drive for both Men and Women
In Men diabetes can cause erectile dysfunction
In Women can reduce the levels of testosterone which reduces sex drive. Also it can cause vaginal dryness causing intercourse to be painful. Diabetes can also cause both Men and Women to be more susceptible to yeast infections.
Diabetes is a scary disease and can lead to many other diseases such as heart disease. Too much sugar in the blood can cause damage to many parts of the body including blood vessels. People have gone blind and even had to have limbs amputated due to diabetes.
If you take care of yourself, follow your doctor’s advice, eat well balanced nutritious diet staying away from certain foods that increase your blood sugar and exercise you can live a long happy life.
Diabetics should eat foods high in protein low in fat with overall balance of nutrients. Herbalife Formula 1 Healthy Meal Replacement Shake mix is a great start!
Key Benefits:
- Seven delicious flavors.
- Up to 20 essential vitamins and minerals, plus health-enhancing herbs.
- 9 grams of soy protein and healthy fiber.*
- * For weight Loss, additional protein required in your shakes.
Eating healthy doesn't mean depriving yourself! Herbalife's Formula 1 Nutritional Shake Mix comes in 7 mouthwatering flavors, including cookies 'n cream and Dutch chocolate. It's scientifically formulated to give you the essential nutrition of a complete meal; satisfying your hunger and your taste buds for easier, healthier weight loss.
Fast Facts:
- 9 grams of healthy soy protein isolate with isoflavones in each serving of powder.*
- Includes the antioxidant vitamins C and E.
- Contains Aminogen, plus bromelain and papain, to support protein digestion.
- Create your own shake recipes by adding fresh fruit and spices!
- Diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol that include 25 grams of soy protein may reduce the risk of heart disease.
- * For weight Loss, additional protein is required in your shakes.
Usage:
Mix two scoops of Formula 1 Nutritional Shake Mix with 8 ounces of either skim milk, low fat milk, soy milk (preferable), or even water. Water is also essential to help your body perform well so drink lots of water throughout the day (8 glasses minimum)in addition to the shake.
Lactose Intolerant:
If you have trouble digesting dairy products consider using Soy Milk (the unsweetened kind) which is readily available, very long shelf life unopened, and has lower fat content than even 2% skim milk. Alternatively, try a Lactose-free milk such as Lactaid™ or just plain water.
For Weight Loss:
Replace two meals a day with this shake (and required amounts of Formula 3 Personalized Protein). Don't forget to take Herbalife Enhancers, or as our customers say, "the pills."
For Weight Maintenance:
Losing weight is Delicious and Easy with Shape Works but it is not necessary to replace 2 meals after you lose the weight. To maintain the 'new you', replace 1 meal a day with this shake. Don't forget to take Herbalife Enhancers, or as our customers say, "the pills" if you need them.
For Weight Gain:
In addition to the meals you normally eat throughout the day, have a shake for dessert. This will give your body lots of protein and nutrients to bulk up. Watch your caloric intake and exercise often.
Additional Suggestions
Consider cleansing yourself before going on a weight loss regiment. Herbalife's 21-Day Cleansing Program is an affordable and popular program suggested to be taken 4 times a year for optimal results. If you have digestive issues or bloating after meals, consider products we offer for Digestive Health.
Foods Diabetics should avoid:
Foods high in carbohydrates are the main enemy of diabetics because they increase your blood sugar. All sweets should be strictly avoided! Fatty foods should also be avoided. Increases of fat levels may become dangerous to a diabetic patient’s heart.
To lower the risk of becoming diabetic
v Keep your blood sugar levels under control.
v Lose weight and keep it off
v Lower your cholesterol levels
v .Increase your physical activity
v Control your blood pressure
v Stop Smoking
v Eat a healthy diet
