Natural Support for Diabetes    Most Americans that suffer with diabetes have “Type 2”, which we used to refer to    as “adult onset” diabetes. Since 1998, when American children were diagnosed with    this disease, we now have to refer to it as “Type 2.” This disease is created by poor diet    and lifestyle habits.  “Type 1” diabetes is much more serious.    It is the overly processed American diet that is responsible for “type 2”, along with a    lack of exercise. When we remove most of the fibers, enzymes, pectins and beneficial    fats from our food, we are left with foods that make us fat and lacking energy. Then,    digesting this dead food becomes a problem and leads to constipation and other    disorders.       Avoid all white flour and white sugars. Avoid all hydrogenated and partially-    hydrogenated fats. These create trans-fatty acids, which are major artery cloggers.    Include lots of vegetables of all colors and textures. They will help support circulation    and give elasticity to your veins and arteries. Drink plenty of clean water and add lemon    to help keep your liver clean and healthy.    There are great multi-vitamin formulas for diabetes. I like “Alpha Betic” or, for more    control, Enzymatic Therapy has a product called “Doctor’s Choice for Glucose     Regulation.”  Some of my favorite herbal aids for diabetes are: spirulina, an algae that    balances sugar; bilberry for the eyes; chromium; alpha lipoic acid; biotin; fenugreek.    Taking gymnema sylvestre before meals helps to repair damage to the pancreas and    liver. Ester C, grape seed extract, and evening primrose oil are also helpful in    preventing side effects.    Of course, you may not need all of these, but begin to check them out and use those    that seem to work for you. Please take your diabetes very seriously. There are many    side effects that can be controlled but, most importantly, watching your diet is essential!