So what is type II Diabetes anyways?
our body needs energy to function and so it converts carbohydrates, proteins, and fats into aTP: the main fuel source for our cells. When food is eaten in excess, our body converts and stores it as triglycerides (Fats); which can be broken down and used for energy later.
when our diets are too high in sugars, glucose levels rise. The pancreas' job is to lower the blood sugar by producing insulin which is like the key to the cells. when insulin is secreted the cells take in the glucose and the excess is stored as fat. However, when our sugar levels are just so overburdening, the pancreas secretes even more insulin to cope, but the cells don't respond, and become insulin Resistant. This leads to high glucose and insulin levels other wise known as diabetes.
can Diabetes be reversed?
yes and no. Type I diabetes can be somewhat reversed; preDiabetes can be completely reversed; Type II diabetes caught early on, can be completely reversed; and Some one with type II diabetes, can expect to get off their medications, regain normal blood sugar levels, and loose their symptoms. Have they been cured? that's still being discussed. Can they go back to their old eating habits? no. Are they a lot healthier than they started off? yes.
The modus operandi:
Phase One: Blood Sugar "Boot Camp"
The first ten days will be the most difficult: During this initial phase, you will refrain from all refined sugars; including sodas, fruit juices, chips, cookies, ice cream, cereals energy bars, energy drinks etc. You also won't be eating any bread, rice, potatoes, pasta, or baked goods. And no alcohol or restaurants either (for now). The point of this phase is to loose your sugar cravings, and improve your glucose levels. You will be having three regular size meals a day with snacks, with plenty of filling foods like meat, fish, poultry, eggs, vegetables, dairy etc. You will not be fasting. Nevertheless, this phases is called "Blood Sugar Boot Camp" for a reason, and will not be easy. The good news is that it's only ten days! The next phase is a lot easier, and the final phase even easier than that. Right now you have to make a decision; whats more important to you, your health or your cravings? If you answered cravings, then come back when you have set your priories strait. (Seriously; if you aren't motivated to take control of your health, then this isn't the diet for you; at least right now it's not) If you answered health, then your in the right place; read on...
Phase Two: Inside The Bubble:
During the next ten days you will be reintroducing more foods but in healthier versions.
At this point, your sugar cravings should be considerably reduced, and you can start to reintroduce some of the food groups that you took a break from during Phase I. Some of theses foods include: fruit, legumes,beans, nuts, whole grains etc. (No restaurants yet!) You will also start taking specific vitamins and supplements shown to help diabetics. And will learn to de-stress your nervous system, which will help you control your glucose levels. This is the "alternative foods phase." You can eat plenty, you just need to learn how to replace bad choices with better alternatives. It is an intermediate step: you can eat a lot more food than in phase I, yet you are still learning the ins and outs of dieting with diabetes.
Phase Three: Ready for the outside World.
After 20 days of staying in the "Bubble", your ready for the outside world:
In this phase you will learn how to eat in restaurants, on the go, in airports, and even at fast food restaurants. At this point, you should be able to differentiate between good and bad food choices, and should be ready to face the temptations of the food industry.
That's all folks!
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