How To Win The Battle Against Diabetes

We are experiencing a diabetes explosion in the United States (U.S.). Not only is more than 11 percent of the American adult population affected by the disease, but if nothing is done, the number of diabetics in America will probably double in the next 25 years. Imagine 44 million Americans afflicted with this blood sugar disaster by the year 2034—a very possible scenario according to Diabetes Care, the journal of the American Diabetes Association.

Why are the diabetic numbers rapidly rising? Because of America's aging population, sky-rocketing obesity rates and America's love affair with sugar. Age is one of the greatest risk factors for type 2 diabetes, and our baby boomers are shifting from middle age to retirement age. But while the aging of our population is inevitable and unavoidable, obesity—another major risk factor for diabetes—can be prevented or the condition can be reversed.

According to the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index Survey, if you're obese then your chances of developing diabetes are a whopping three times greater. And the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates that an astounding 65 percent of Americans are overweight and about 33 percent of those are clinically obese. But through exercise and a healthy wholesome diet, you can win the battle with obesity and dramatically decrease your chances of becoming diabetic.

The diabetes crisis in the U.S. is also a result of our country's sugar epidemic. Unfortunately, the average American consumes close to 32 teaspoons of sugar each day—and just one can of soda contributes nine teaspoons of sugar to this total. Plus, sugar is hidden in many foods under the name of high-fructose corn syrup, so you must do your health a favor and be aware of what you put in your mouth. Cut back or avoid processed sugar and high-fructose corn syrup which are acid-forming and can cause a problem with your cholesterol, triglycerides, digestion, heart, gallbladder, skin, and aging process as well as reduce your immunity by up to 92 percent.

Luckily there are powerful all-natural vitamins, minerals and herbs that can safely and effectively help keep your blood sugar levels in balance such as chromium, gymnema sylvestre, banaba leaf extract, cinnamon and biotin. These nutrients can work together to help balance your blood sugar… reduce high blood sugar… aid your body in controlling insulin and using it more effectively… and protect your heart, eyes and kidneys. By using these alternative solutions you can avoid becoming another statistic in the diabetes explosion and preserve your health for years to come.