Diabetes Fighter

Blood glucose is a precious fuel for our bodies—it's something we need to give us energy. But too much of it can be dangerous. High blood sugar levels slowly erode the ability of cells in the pancreas to make insulin, which is what the body uses to metabolize carbohydrates taken into the body. Over time, the pancreas is permanently damaged, we end up with diabetes, and have to take insulin to do the job our body no longer has the ability to perform.

Nobody wants to be diabetic. It's a dangerous condition that can cause a lot more complications in the long term than most of us want to deal with, such as kidney disease, strokes, heart problems, blindness, immune system suppression, erectile dysfunction, poor circulation, neuropathy.

Diabetes is a health menace becoming more and more prevalent with our modern diets. Diabetes comes in two forms. When your blood sugar is too high it is called hyperglycemia. When your blood sugar is too low it is called hypoglycemia.

When your blood sugar level is above 140 mg/dL it is called hyperglycemia. Hyperglycemia may cause frequent urination, shortness of breath, increased thirst, blurred vision, fatigue, and difficulty breathing. Over a long period of time hyperglycemia can cause organ failure and even death.

When your blood sugar level is below 70 mg/dL it is called hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemia can cause shortness of breath, increased thirst, dryness in the mouth, shakiness, sweating, rapid heartbeat, hunger, dizziness, and confusion. Seizures, coma, and death can come over time with hypoglycemia.

People who have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes need to be especially careful about the amount of total carbohydrates they take in every day. So it's a good idea to count your carbs. Get a book that gives you the nutritional content of foods (some will even list popular restaurant meals, or you can sometimes find those online). You will see the fat, protein and carbohydrate content listed and can make healthy selections to not only keep your carbs low, but your fats low, too (unless you're one of those lucky ones who can eat and eat and not gain an ounce).

A good rule of thumb is to limit yourself to under 200 grams of carbohydrates per day. And if most of those can be complex carbohydrates (such as whole grains, fruits and vegetables), so much the better. The body digests complex carbs slowly, so they provide a steadier source of energy.

Frē® Gold is manufactured from the natural food fructans and is a prebiotic soluble dietary fiber with a zero gycemic index.

So, one way to lower calorie intake and lower glycemic index is to switch to Frē® Gold. Sprinkle it on cereal for breakfast in the morning or vegetables and fruits anytime use in any desired drink or water.