Diabetes:  My Personal and Professional Experience

On a more personal note, here is my brief article on Diabetes from a personal standpoint

Diabetes: Gift or Curse?

As many of you know, I was diagnosed with type 2 Diabetes in November 2006.  While there is a genetic predisposition for this condition, as well as Syndrome X (any combination of Diabetes, elevated cholesterol, heart conditions, and high blood pressure) in my family history, I managed to get off regular Diabetes medication through diet, supplements and exercise.  I have designated myself as a guinea pig to help other people with similar problems. 

I begin most mornings with a spin of between 5 and 20 minutes on my Concept 2 rowing machine.  This device provides endurance training as well as strength and cardio.  I begin many mornings with a Greens First protein drink.  I otherwise entertain a low carb breakfast with my supplement regimen including Calcium, Magnesium, alpha lipoic acid, cinnamon, and much more.  For the latest update on my complete regimen, please visit my website at www.sedonanonforce.com.

Carbohydrate control and sugar elimination are key elements to returning to normal blood sugar.  Limiting carbs for breakfast is easy with the Greens First drink as it has less than 4 grams.  Watching the carbs in prepared food ingredients is as easy as reading the labels.  I typically stay below 20 grams for most meals.

Beans are an amazing as well as a musical fruit.  Although they appear to be high in carbs, their high fiber is complicated to digest, requiring an expense of energy possibly exceeding their carb content.  Generally speaking, net carbs are determined by subtracting from the total carbs.  Net carbs= total carbs- (total fiber + sugar alcohols (such as xylitol, maltitol, sorbitol, etc.)).

  Carb counting and removing refined sugar is a strategy for weight loss and periodontal health, as well as general health benefits that are nearly unlimited.