Archive for Diabetes Care
Stress and Pregnenolone Steal
Posted by: | CommentsWe are a stressed out society, we don’t relax enough, and we are running our bodies into the ground. Sometimes those effects are obvious to us, sometimes they are not, and other times, we just don’t care. Lets examine one small facet of hormones and see the effects upon our bodies.
Cholesterol(which is very important to survival) is converted into Pregnenolone. (Pregnenolone is pretty much a super hormone, from which all steroid hormones are derived.) From this point the body has a couple of choices, first is to convert it to Progesterone, which leads to Cortisol(think stress hormone). Second is to convert it to DHEA, which leads to Androstenedione, which in turn goes to Estrone, Estradiol, Estriol and Testosterone. The body is very intuitive and realizes that if the body is under stress it needs more Cortisol, the stress hormone. The side effect of this is that it will diminish the DHEA production, which effectively ends sex hormone production. The other side effect of this is the suppressive nature of Cortisol on insulin receptors on our cells, which tells the body to secrete more insulin(think insulin resistance—>Diabetes). This results in hyperinsulinemia and you get the negative effects of insulin from this. Eventually though the Cortisol production will drop from adrenal exhaustion. Then we lose the effect of Cortisol to return low blood sugar levels back to normal which will result in hypoglycemia. Think about your stress and your symptoms and see where you fit in this puzzle.
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
Keeping Your Blood Sugar Stable for Your Type 2 Diabetes
Posted by: | CommentsBlood sugar instability plays a big role in the management of your disease, reduction of your symptoms, and reversing your diabetes.
The following are good rules to stand by when it comes to keeping your blood sugar stable:
- Eat a high-quality protein breakfast: Mom was right! Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
- Eat small amounts of protein every two to three hours: Nuts, seeds, meat, or protein shake are some examples.
- Find your carbohydrate tolerance and stick to it: If you feel sleepy or crave sugar after a meal, you’ve eaten too many carbs.
- Never eat high sugar foods without some fat, fiber or protein.
- Do not eat sweets or sugary foods before bed.
- Avoid all fruit juices.
- Avoid all Adrenal stimulants: This means coffee, energy drinks, and sodas.
- Eat a well-balanced diet consisting mostly of vegetables and quality meats and fats.
- Eliminate food allergens and intolerances.
10. Eliminate parasites and toxicities.
We can help you find out what your food allergies are through a simple test. This is part of our comprehensive management of you as a whole person.
Dr. Jade Malay, DC
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
The Definition of Insanity
Posted by: | CommentsWe’re all familiar with the saying, the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different outcome.
With regard to Diabetic treatment in the U.S., the pharmaceutical approach to this disease is just that…insane. Increasing drugs, adding drugs, changing drug after drug is not REVERSING anyone’s diabetes. And for those who think their diabetes is under control because they “feel okay” are playing with fire that will burn them sooner or later.
The majority of medical professionals will tell you that once you are diabetic, you will always have this disease…because that’s their experience, that’s their truth.
My experience and the truth for me is that diabetes can be reversed, you just have to have the right tools to reverse it.
If you’re tired of seeing your list of medications get longer, you slowly see your life being stolen from you and you want to change, you may qualify for my program. I’d be glad to talk with you and helping you gain your sanity.
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
Why Doesn’t My Medical Doctor Know About Your Treatment?
Posted by: | CommentsThis is a common question I get all the time that I’d like to talk about today.
What I do is called Functional Medicine. Functional medicine addresses how well your body may or may not be functioning and supports function of that organ, gland, chemical pathway, etc. Once function is restored…then health is restored.
The current Western Medicine approach to disease is based on treating symptoms….you have high cholesterol, well then take this drug to lower the cholesterol…you have high blood pressure, then here’s the drug for lowering high blood pressure…you get the idea. Western Medicine does not treat what is CAUSING the high cholesterol or what is CAUSING the high blood pressure…you see the difference? So, in effect someone’s disease whether it be Type 2 Diabetes or any other chronic disease that is killing millions of Americans…the CAUSE of that disease is not addressed.
There are some forward thinking Medical Doctors who do practice Functional Medicine. As the chronic diseases become more and more common in our society, Functional Medicine will become more and more popular as the current Medical Model fails in restoring health.
So you have to ask yourself….do you want your problem covered up? Or do you want the underlying CAUSE of the problem to be fixed. In my mind, the answer is easy. You DO have a choice when it comes to your health.
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
Cortisol, What Is It And Why Do I Care?
Posted by: | CommentsCortisol is a steroid hormone released by the adrenal glands. It is a glucocorticoid and is secreted specifically by the adrenal cortex, or the outer portion of the adrenal gland. It is very important to blood glucose concentration in two ways.
First it increases the liver production of glucose through a process called gluconeogenesis. This is important in the body during times of stress or between meals for the body to have energy. The second method is by impairing the utilization of glucose by the peripheral tissues. In other words cortisol has an anti-insulin effect on tissues and impairs the uptake of glucose for energy.
Cortisol is diabetogenic since it raises blood glucose concentrations.
This is why the stress response and the circadian release of cortisol are so very important to diabetics or borderline diabetics. This process if left uncontrolled drives the blood glucose problem in the body. It is one way in which to address diabetes from a functional problem or stand point instead of just addressing the blood sugar.
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
Six Diabetic Misconceptions (Part 2)
Posted by: | Comments4. All Doctors Know How To Treat Type II Diabetes
There’s a saying that goes something like this…
Hammers hit nails… M.D.’s prescribe medication…
Expecting a different approach from your medical doctor will only lead to disappointment. That’s why I wrote this guide – to help type II diabetic sufferers just like you.
Before we go any further, let me stress to you that there is a place for medication, but more importantly, the cause of the problem must be identified because the wrong diagnosis = the wrong therapy.
And, if your medication fails you’ll probably get even stronger medications where the side effects may be even more harmful to your health.
Since none of the treatments your doctor may be giving you are meant to actually correct the true cause of your problem, logic says your diabetes will only get worse. You’ll continue to be given more and more drugs until one day your diabetes gets to a point where you need insulin, unless you are already at this dreaded stage.
5. The Only Organ In The Body That Is Involved In Sugar Regulation Is Your Pancreas
This is probably the most serious misconception. Sure your pancreas is an important organ in the regulation of blood sugar, but there are other organs that need to be evaluated in order for proper therapy to be applied.
The four main organs that play a role in regulation of blood sugar and therefore play a role in your diabetes are: Your Liver, Pancreas, Adrenal Glands, and Thyroid. When was the last time your doctor evaluated these organs or ran the appropriate tests to find out if they are impacting your disease?
6. Blood Tests Need To Be Monitored Only 2 Times Per Year
This is very dangerous. Let’s think about this logically for just a minute. If you are taking medications that are supposed to heal the body from diabetes, then wouldn’t it make sense that you monitor the blood tests more regularly?
In my opinion the answer to that question is YES! You must monitor your bio-chemistry about every 45 days to make sure things are going in the right direction. To make sure that the body is healing and moving in the right direction. To make sure adjustments to therapy are being made when necessary.
Most of my diabetic patients were lucky if they were being evaluated by their doctors once per year before they started seeing me.
Is Your Doctor Doing Everything Possible For Your Condition Leaving No Stones Un-Turned?
If you answer “No” then it is likely your doctor is a road block to you reclaiming your health and living a life that you deserve. At the very least he or she is leaving stones unturned.
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
Stress, Blood Sugar, & Relaxation
Posted by: | CommentsStress, it is everywhere, physical, emotional, families, jobs, etc. We can’t seem to escape it. This stress starts a very vicious cycle in the body. One, that if not corrected can create havoc on your blood sugar.
Let’s examine the stress response in the body so we can better understand it. When your body triggers the stress response, it stimulates the adrenal glands to release cortisol. The function here is to get the glucose in the blood into muscles and other cells to use. Now as time continues the stress has a long term effect on the adrenals. They start in the alarm reaction, if the stress is prolonged it goes into the resistance stage, and ultimately if left uncorrected it goes into exhaustion.
Once your body has been under the stress response long enough the cortisol will down regulate insulin receptors. So now we have a situation in the body that produces more insulin from the pancreas, and more glucose in the blood, but cells that cannot respond to it and thus we have elevated blood sugar levels.
Now if you are in the modes of adrenal resistance and exhaustion, you need to help the body out of this response. Along with correct supplementation here are some tips for better relaxation:
- Exercise. It always comes to this. Exercise is very important to the body and healthy exercise reduces stress and improves cardiac function as well.
- Progressive Relaxation. There are many different ways to do this, but the concept is very similar. You think about a specific muscle group, contract it, relax it and move to the next group. This is best done in a quiet environment and can be a great way to go to sleep.
- Breathing Exercises. Sit or lie down, uncross arms and legs. Take in a deep breath and exhale fully, in through the nose, out through the mouth. As you exhale relax all of your muscles. Do this at least once a day and for 5-20 minutes.
That is it for today. Try these tips and get ready to feel the reaction, because your life will be better for it.
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
