What causes Type 2 Diabetes?

Type 2 Diabetes has many causes. The two main causes are diet and lifestyle. These lead to insulin resistance, otherwise known as a condition where the body’s cells resist the action of insulin. This resistance to insulin leads to high blood glucose and overtime, a diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes.

The major risk factors for the development of Type 2 diabetes include but are not limited to:

1. Being overweight or obese
2. Lack of physical activity
3. Age
4. Gestational Diabetes
5. High blood pressure
6. Abnormal lipid levels
7. Chronic, systemic inflammation

All of the above-mentioned risk factors are usually the result of diet and lifestyle.

Natural treatment remedies for Type 2 Diabetes:

• Lose weight

  Weight loss is the most important treatment remedy for Type 2 Diabetes. This is because being overweight plays a role in the development of Type 2 Diabetes. When there is excess fat stored on the body, inflammation ensues and the body’s cells fail to respond to Insulin properly. As a result, the pancreas keeps pumping excess insulin out and blood glucose rises. Interestingly, overweight and obese people need two to three times as much insulin as someone at a healthy weight. When the pancreas has to produce excess insulin, the insulin-producing cells begin to die, which makes the situation worse. Weight loss helps your body’s cells function better and allows the pancreas to produce less insulin. Essentially, weight loss leads to less strain on the body and restored cellular function.

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• Eat an organic, Paleo diet

  The Paleo diet has been proven to help normalize blood sugar levels, lower inflammation and support overall health and wellness. The Paleo diet is high in fiber, which slows down the blood glucose response and prevents rapid spikes in blood sugar. It is also rich in nutrients like antioxidants that can help to lower inflammation. Additionally, due to the framework of the diet being high in fat and low in carbohydrates, it promotes sustainable weight loss and weight management thereby keeping Type 2 Diabetes at bay.

• Get in the sunshine daily

  Getting adequate sunshine every day is imperative to health. When the sun’s rays hit the skin, they convert the cholesterol in the skin into vitamin D. This is the body’s natural process of regulating cholesterol, or lipid levels. Having abnormal lipid levels is a risk factor for the development of Type 2 Diabetes. Get in the sunshine daily for 20-30 minutes. This will greatly improve your health and prevent disease.

• Exercise regularly

  Exercise balances blood sugar levels. It is one of the ways the body can control blood glucose naturally. When you engage in physical activity, the body’s cells use stored glucose as energy. Additionally, regular exercise can increase insulin sensitivity and aid in preventing or reversing Type 2 Diabetes naturally. Exercise is also a great tool for losing weight and maintaining your ideal weight. Commit to 3-5 days of physical activity of some form.

• Take nutritional supplements

  Berberine

  • Berberine, a plant compound, acts in a similar mechanism to the diabetes drug Metformin. Berberinecan activate a metabolic master switch enzyme in cells. It can significantly reduce blood sugar levels. It also helps to regulate lipid levels and inflammation, which aids in blood sugar control.

Alpha lipoic acid

• Alpha lipoic acid is an antioxidant that works to improve insulin resistance. It also improves insulin sensitivity and protects against metabolic syndrome. It has been shown to significantly reduce fasting blood sugar levels.

Multivitamin

• Our multi contains chromium, which has been shown to increase the activity of insulin and improve blood sugar. In order to restore cellular function and lower inflammation, two contributors to Type 2 Diabetes, the body needs high quality nutrients to support its daily biochemical functions.

Magnesium

• Magnesium works to improve insulin sensitivity. It also has been shown to significantly increase insulin sensitivity in diabetics. The higher your magnesium levels, the lower your risk for insulin resistance and development of Type 2 Diabetes.