I’m often asked the question if I think a chronic disease, such as diabetes can be reversed. And my answer is emphatically yes. It’s not wishful thinking; it’s based on my experience, and a lot of research most doctors don’t know about.
I am so worried about getting older, and developing the diseases my parents had. Is there anything I can do to prevent them?
Question: There’s a lot of diabetes that runs in my family. My doctor says my chances of getting it are very high. I’m really concerned. What do you think and what can I do to prevent it.
You’ve probably heard over the last few years there’s too much consumption of sugar. The average American eats a whopping 152 pounds a year! Sugar is a known risk factor for obesity and adult onset diabetes, dementia, cirrhosis of the liver; the latest research has determined that it is also a risk factor for heart disease.
According to the World Health Organization diabetes affects more than 25 million Americans and Key facts 346 million people worldwide have diabetes.
The mineral zinc, may protect diabetics (type 2-adult onset), according to a recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Michigan suggests.
Metabolic syndrome is a name for a group of risk factors that occur together and increase the risk for heart disease, type 2 diabetes and stroke.