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Dr. Malay Shares Type II Diabetes Info on CBS 11 in Texas
Posted by: | CommentsDr. Jade Malay Shares advice on local CBS 11 in Texas…
Type 2 Diabetes Case Study and Testimonial – Part 2 of 2
Posted by: | CommentsThis is part two in the series of videos covering the case for Ruth Crowley. Visit the previous post to refresh where she was when she started, and then listen to where she is at now. Her blood sugar has dropped over 100 points as of this video. Enjoy!
Dr. Stafford
If you are suffering from Type 2 Diabetes and need help getting it and keeping it under control, please fill out the form to the right and we can help get you the information you need.
Article by Dr. Charles Stafford, Type 2 Diabetes Professional, Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX
The Brain-The 5th Organ That Controls Your Blood Sugar Levels
Posted by: | CommentsIf you’ve read previous blog posts, you may have already learned that there are 4 organs that control your blood sugar levels, those are: the Thyroid, the Liver, the Adrenal Glands, and the Pancreas. I want to reveal to you in this article that there is a 5th organ…the Brain.
It goes without saying that the Brian is the Orchestra Conductor of our bodies. If oversees and regulates our body’s digestion, detoxification, respiration….and the list can go on and on.
Some people with Type 2 Diabetes, the Brain Function needs to be addressed as well. There are many “feedback” loops from the brain to the body that can be interrupted or malfunctioning.
We’ve all heard the expression, “I just had a gut feeling”….and this expression is physiologically correct. Your brain and your gut communicate.
Many common symptoms Diabetics experience is described as “Brian Fog,” depression, anxiety, and the inability to think clearly or remember simple things. These may all be indications that your Brain, more than likely, is involved in your body’s inability to control your blood sugar. The medical approach to these problems is to prescribe drug blockers, enhancers, or suppressors that never address the underlying CAUSE to the problem.
The first step in finding out if the Brain is part of this vicious cycle is through thorough testing and then supporting the chemical pathway or organ that is not functioning correctly. Once function is improved, the body will naturally work more efficiently and produce the ultimate outcome of lowering the blood sugar levels.
If you are suffering from Type 2 Diabetes and need help getting it and keeping it under control, please fill out the form to the right and we can help get you the information you need.
Article by Dr. Jade Malay, Type 2 Diabetes Professional, Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX
Type 2 Diabetes and Health Insurance in America…the God’s Honest Truth
Posted by: | Comments“Will my health insurance pay for this?” This is a common question that I am asked when I meet with patients. My answer to this is…”your health insurance is currently doing the best it will ever do for this disease.” That’s when a patient will look down to the list of 4,5, 12 and sometimes over 20 medications that they are on…and that list continues to grow.
The unfortunate reality is that health insurance as we know it, will continue to get worse in this country, not better. You can look at the trends that health insurance has taken…higher deductibles, restrictions of treatment, and more and more restriction and…less and less coverage. Health insurance companies in the United States are a FOR PROFIT industry who hold a responsibility to its shareholders, more so than the people they insure…and that’s the God’s honest truth.
If you want to lower and get control of your blood sugar, this is a responsibility you must take head on and not rely on your health insurance to save you. If you do, you will die due to your Type 2 Diabetes.
If you are reading this and you are the one who has Type 2 Diabetes or your loved one has Type 2 Diabetes, think of that person in a burning house…what would you do to get that person out? I would guess that most of you would say, “ANYTHING!” That is the type of urgency and action needed to beat and reverse Type 2 Diabetes. Reversing Type 2 Diabetes is possible. If you are committed, I can help show you the way.
If you are suffering from Type 2 Diabetes and need help getting it and keeping it under control, please fill out the form to the right and we can help get you the information you need.
Article by Dr. Jade Malay, Type 2 Diabetes Professional, Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX
Type 2 Diabetes Case Study and Testimonial – Part 1 of 2
Posted by: | CommentsThis is part 1 in the journey of Ruth Crowley as she enters our Diabetes program. Follow along with us monthly as she updates her status. Part 2, which is after just three weeks will be posted next week. Listen to her frustration in this video and then watch future episodes as she moves through the program.
Dr. Stafford
If you are suffering from Type 2 Diabetes and need help getting it and keeping it under control, please fill out the form to the right and we can help get you the information you need.
Article by Dr. Charles Stafford, Type 2 Diabetes Professional, Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX
What is Adrenal Stress Syndrome?
Posted by: | CommentsWhen the body goes through the stress response, which starts with alarm, goes to resistance and ultimately lands in exhaustion, it can ultimately cause an adrenal stress syndrome. This is characterized by several signs and symptoms:
Fatigue
Headaches
Weak immune system
Gastric Ulcer
Bloated feeling
Blurred vision
Irritable before meals
Cannot fall asleep
Cannot stay asleep
Slow starter
Crave sweets, caffeine, nicotine
This list is not complete by any means but does illustrate just how common some of these are and how we likely are experiencing them right now.
So we have let the stress response go on unchecked, now we have created this syndrome, what does that affect?
Primarily, at least where we are concerned, blood sugar, it creates insulin resistance if the cortisol is elevated and it creates hyperinsulinemia, which creates a cascade effect with the blood sugar levels. Also it can be decreased and impair the body’s ability to stabilize blood sugar levels and can create hypoglycemia.
It also has effects on the thyroid gland, pituitary gland, liver detoxification, intestinal tract, the immune system, gastric and duodenal disorders, bone density, depression, insomnia, neurodegenerative disease and cardiovascular disease.
The adrenals are just one area that we evaluate in our office, but as you can tell, they are very important to what is going on in the diabetic condition.
Dr. Charles Stafford
If you are suffering from Type 2 Diabetes and need help getting it and keeping it under control, please fill out the form to the right and we can help get you the information you need.
Article by Dr. Charles Stafford, Type 2 Diabetes Professional, Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX
How Your Body Reacts To Artificial Sweeteners and Your Type 2 Diabetes
Posted by: | CommentsI am asked all the time by patients what foods to eat and what foods to avoid. When it comes to artificial sweeteners, if you really want to get control of the “Diabetic Monster” you got to stay away from ALL artificial sweeteners. I suggest Stevia to all my patients. Stevia is actually a plant, so it is all natural. All natural means that your body does not have to work so hard to process the Stevia. When you look at the chemicals that make up artificial sweeteners, your body has to process all those chemicals and eliminate them. If you are already fighting Diabetes, you gotta feed your body the easiest things to process and to avoid any undo stress on your system. Stevia can be found at your local health food store or stores such as Whole Foods, Central Market, or Sprouts.
If you are suffering from Type 2 Diabetes and need help getting it and keeping it under control, please fill out the form to the right and we can help get you the information you need. You can also call one of our two locations: Carrolton – 972-492-0383 or Dallas – 214-599-9285
Article by Dr. Jade Malay, Type 2 Diabetes Professional, Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX
Reasons Why Your Fasting Blood Sugar May Be High in the Morning…
Posted by: | CommentsThe dawn phenomenon and the Somogyi effect cause high blood sugar levels, especially in the morning before breakfast, in people with diabetes.
Dawn phenomenon
Reasons for the Dawn Phenomenon:
- Hormones (growth hormone, cortisol, and catecholamines) produced by the body cause the liver to release large amounts of sugar (glucose) into the bloodstream. These hormones are released in the early morning hours. These hormones also may partially block the effect of insulin, whether it’s insulin your body produces or insulin from the last injection.
- If the body doesn’t produce enough insulin (which occurs in people with type 1 diabetes and a few people with type 2 diabetes), blood sugar levels may rise. This may cause high blood sugar in the morning before the person eats.
Somogyi effect
The Somogyi effect may occur when a person takes long-acting insulin for diabetes. If the blood sugar level drops too low in the early morning hours, hormones (such as growth hormone, cortisol, and catecholamines) are released. These help reverse the low blood sugar level but may lead to blood sugar levels that are higher than normal in the morning. An example of the Somogyi effect is:
- A person who takes insulin doesn’t eat a regular bedtime snack, and the person’s blood sugar level drops during the night.
- A person’s body responds to the low blood sugar in the same way as in the dawn phenomenon, by causing a high blood sugar level in the early morning.
Telling the Difference
To sort out whether an early morning high blood sugar level is caused by the dawn phenomenon or Somogyi effect, check blood sugar levels around 2 a.m. to 3 a.m. for several nights.
- If the blood sugar level is low at 2 a.m. to 3 a.m., suspect the Somogyi effect.
- If the blood sugar level is normal or high at 2 a.m. to 3 a.m., it’s likely the dawn phenomenon.
If you are suffering from Type 2 Diabetes and need help getting it and keeping it under control, please fill out the form to the right and we can help get you the information you need.
Article byDr. Jade Malay, DC, Type 2 Diabetes Professional, Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX
