Diabetes Mellitus

Diabetes Mellitus, Hyperglycemia, is an ailment that occurs when the pancreas is unable to secrete enough insulin or insulin resistance to maintain a normal blood sugar (Glucose) level, leading to high Blood Sugar levels in the systems. A person is regarded as having Diabetes Mellitus and if their Blood Sugar concentration is greater than 110-140 mg per deciliter after an overnight fast.Total of 34.2 million people have Diabetes (10.5% of the US population) and occurs in people over the age 40.
Diabetes MellitusType 2 is a form of Diabetes Mellitus.  Persons afflicted with this form of Diabetes Mellitushave elevated Insulin levels but the Cells of the body that rely on Insulin are resistant to its actions Insulin Resistance. Diabetes MellitusType 2 is regarded as an extreme form of Insulin Resistance.  The massive quantities of Insulin produced by the body as an attempt to influence Insulin-dependent Cells then penetrate non-Insulin-dependent Tissues such as the Eyes, Nerves and Arteries, accounting for the various complications that accompany Diabetes MellitusType 2.
The elevated Blood Sugar that is associated with Diabetes Mellitus may enhance the activity of Protein Kinase C (a known activator of some forms of Cancer).

Substances may be toxic for Diabetes Patients
1- Fructose; may increase serum Triglyceride.
2- Aspartame; (artificial sweetener).
3- Trans-fatty Acid; increase the Insulin response.
4- Homocysteine; Often elevated level.

Side Effects of Diabetes Mellitus
1- Kidney Disease (Nephropathy) 15% to 20% develop Diabetic Nephropathy
2- Increase of Strock
3 -Higher risk of developing Cateracts
4- Greater risk of developing Retinopathy
5- Fatigue
6- Fatty Liver
7- Decrease wound healing (Plantar Ulcer)
8- Unable to convert Beta-Carotene into Vitamin A
9- Increase the risk of Vaginitis in females
10- Increase the risk of Male Impotence

Factor to prevent Diabetes Mellitus
1- A low Glycemic Index Diet may lower elevated blood sugar in Diabetic people
Low glycemic food (example)
Lentils
Apple
Grapefruit
Artichoke
Broccoli
Celery
Snow peas
Green beans
Summer Squash
Zucchini
Barley
Cashews
Yams
Hummus
Peanuts
Rye
2- Regular Exercise
Aerobic
Isotonic
Youga

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Dr. Said Sokhandan

Dr. SAID SOKHANDAN, N.D. is a Naturopathic physician as a Primary Care Provider, licensed in the State of WA, Additional specializations include extensive postgraduate training in a variety of holistic therapies, homo-toxicology (Detoxification), Hormone, anti-aging and longevity and diagnostic techniques. He also specializes in Nutrition, acupuncture and postdoctoral of Acupuncture from shanghai china and integrated nutritional counseling.

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