A recent report examined by the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition has ruled out a correlation between red meat consumption and risk factors for type 2 diabetes. The report found that those who have a reduced or no red meat intake had no difference in insulin sensitivity to those who actively eat it.
However, unfortunately there are other contributing factors to Diabetes in adult. WebMD lists the following as potential causes of Type 2 Diabetes:
- Your pancreas isn’t making insulin
- Your pancreas is making very little insulin
- Your body isn’t responding the way it should to insulin
How can I avoid Type 2 Diabetes?
Healthline suggests these 11 methods to avoid Type 2 Diabetes:
- Reduce carb intake
- Exercise regularly
- Drink water as your primary beverage
- Try to lose excess weight
- Quit smoking
- Reduce portion sizes
- Don’t sit too much during the day
- Follow a high fibre diet
- Get plenty of Vitamin D
- Minimise intake of highly processed foods
- Drink coffee or tea
What supplements can help manage and protect me from Type 2 Diabetes?
Some studies indicate that antioxidants protect your cells against the effects of free radicals. Grape Skin Extract and Grape Seed Extract are also a rich source of naturally occurring antioxidants (Diabetes.co.uk). Magnesium Bisglycinate helps your body convert glucose from your food into energy. This helps ensure that your body is using insulin effectively. There are studies that claim a regular intake of magnesium shows a 22% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes than those who have consumed little or no magnesium.
Furthermore, Turmeric is said to play a part in blood sugar management, according to this 2013 diabetes review. The anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits can help with blood sugar management.
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Alison is the Founder of Metabolics who writes about Metabolics updates, events and natural healthcare. Her experience and passion for natural supplements and healthcare comes from her years of experience as a practising osteopath, having founded Metabolics in her search for high quality, natural products in her own work. Alison has been a qualified and practising Osteopath since 1981 and regularly gives seminars on a range of healthcare subjects to the wider practitioner community helping share her knowledge and experience.
