Lifestyle Recommendations:
• Reduce lifestyle stressors and establish boundaries for emotional well-being
• Avoid a sedentary lifestyle; incorporate high-intensity interval training in a physician-approved exercise program to improve insulin sensitivity, metabolism and mitochondrial health
• Monitor fasting blood sugar and fasting insulin levels regularly; consider testing for environmental toxins which have been linked to alterations in glucose tolerance
• Stay well-hydrated with plenty of pure, filtered water
• Make relaxation a priority; add meditation, yoga, and/or prayer daily; consider use of biofeedback devices
Dietary Tips and Caveats:
• Replenish blood sugar by eating a healthy high protein breakfast, preferably by or before 10:00 am or within 2 hours of waking; eat every 4 hours to keep insulin and glucose levels normal; include use of PaleoMeal® and/or Whey Cool™ or PurePea™ protein
• Eat an anti-inflammatory diet that is rich in omega-3 fats; include olive oil, raw nuts and seeds, wild caught fatty, cold- water fish, grass-fed beef, nut butters, omega-3 eggs, 2 ounce of dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa)
• Eat low glycemic foods that are high in fiber (add ground flax or chia seeds) and legumes such as lentils, chickpeas and edamame beans
• Have several servings of colorful, organic vegetables and low sugar fruits; concentrate on low-glycemic vegetables such as rainbow chard, kale, bok choy, spinach, purple cabbage, asparagus, Brussels sprouts, broccoli and broccoli sprouts, and endive as well as low-glycemic fruits such as berries, plums, apples, peaches, pears, pomegranates and cherries
• Snack on healthy proteins and fats such as raw nuts, seeds, avocados, coconuts flakes and Paleobars™ to balance blood sugar throughout the day; divide 3 meals into 5-6 smaller meals if digestion is sluggish or if fatigued
• Use herbs and spices high in antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties such as turmeric, rosemary, ginger and basil • Avoid foods that spike blood such as high-sugar snacks and beverages (includes sodas, processed fruit juices), refined carbohydrates, and high fructose corn syrup
• Avoid high-glycemic cooked vegetables such as potatoes, corn, parsnips and turnips, and high glycemic carbohydrates such as cereals, sweetened granola, bagels, pastas and pastries
Supplement Recommendations:
Metabolic Synergy™ 3-6 capsules per day
Sensitol™ 2 capsules twice per day
GlucoSupreme Herbal™ 2-4 capsules per day
OmegAvail™ Ultra with vitamin D3, K1 & K2 2 softgels per day
Optional, for additional support:
Berberine Synergy™ 1-3 capsules per day
Probiotic Supreme DF™ 1 caplet with each meal
Carnosine Supreme™ 2 capsules per day
The above protocol is designed as a general approach for dealing with the most common issues involved in type 2 diabetes. If you do not see results after several weeks you should contact us for a personal evaluation. The above recommended supplements can be acquired by clicking here.
