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Diabetes and Nerve Damage: The Numbness and Tingling ⚡

Understanding Diabetic Neuropathy

Ever experienced a pins-and-needles sensation or numbness in your hands or feet? If you have diabetes, you might be familiar with this uncomfortable feeling. This condition, known as diabetic neuropathy, occurs when high blood sugar levels damage nerves over time.

How Does Diabetes Affect Your Nerves?

When your blood sugar is consistently high, it can damage the small blood vessels that supply your nerves with the oxygen and nutrients they need to function properly. This damage can lead to a variety of symptoms, including:

Numbness and tingling: This is often the first sign of diabetic neuropathy. You may feel like you're wearing gloves or socks that are too tight.Pain: Nerve damage can cause sharp, shooting pains or a burning sensation.Weakness: Muscles may become weak, making it difficult to perform daily tasks.Loss of balance and coordination: Damage to the nerves in your feet can increase your risk of falls.Digestive problems: Neuropathy can affect the nerves in your digestive system, leading to constipation, diarrhea, or difficulty swallowing.

Types of Diabetic Neuropathy

There are different types of diabetic neuropathy, each affecting different parts of the body:   Peripheral neuropathy: This is the most common type and affects the nerves in your hands and feet.Autonomic neuropathy: This affects the nerves that control your heart, blood pressure, and digestive system.Proximal neuropathy: This affects the nerves in your thighs, hips, and buttocks.Managing Diabetic NeuropathyWhile there is no cure for diabetic neuropathy, there are several ways to manage the symptoms and slow down the progression of the disease:

Strict blood sugar control: Keeping your blood sugar levels within a healthy range is the most important thing you can do to protect your nerves.Pain management: Over-the-counter pain relievers, prescription medications, and physical therapy can help relieve pain.Foot care: Regular foot exams and proper foot care can help prevent ulcers and infections.Lifestyle changes: Quit smoking, maintain a healthy weight, and exercise regularly.Living with Diabetic NeuropathyLiving with diabetic neuropathy can be challenging, but with the right management, you can still enjoy a good quality of life. It's important to work closely with your healthcare team to develop a personalized treatment plan.

Remember, you're not alone. There are many people living with diabetic neuropathy who have found ways to manage their condition and live fulfilling lives.

When you're stressed… Does your sugar levels drop ?

Feeling stressed? 🤯 Stress can have a significant impact on your blood sugar levels.When you're stressed, your body releases cortisol, a hormone that can raise blood sugar levels. This can be particularly challenging for people with diabetes.Here are some tips for managing stress and maintaining healthy blood sugar levels:Practice relaxation techniques: Try meditation, deep breathing, or yoga.Get enough sleep: Aim for 7-9 hours of sleep per night.Exercise regularly: Physical activity can help reduce stress and improve blood sugar control.Eat a healthy diet: Choose foods that are rich in fiber and nutrients.Manage your diabetes: Work with your healthcare provider to develop a personalized diabetes management plan.Remember: If you're experiencing frequent or severe stress, it's important to talk to your doctor. They can help you develop strategies to manage both your stress and your diabetes

A potential new customer of ours was saying her blood sugar was started going up from 120 to 220 despite a fairly good diet. After some probing to see what could cause this surge, we discovered she was taking lots of Omega-3. After some research we discovered that Omega-3 fatty acids can cause a surge in blood sugar levels, at least according to an article in healthline. Wow. Of course it was just one study. But it can also cause bleeding, joint pain from Vitamin A toxicity, insomnia, diarrhea, stroke and acid reflux.  Our customer said she also suffered from joint pains which she attributed to another supplement but we think it could be the Omega3 causing that too.  We are seeing too many people overdosing on supplements. Even WHO has said supplements are a waste of money. Cut it out. Eat real food. We know it is not easy but you can get all your vital nutrients from real food. But more importantly you have to rotate your food. Even a good thing can become toxic. That includes Ceylon Cinnamon. Switch up your diet and eat a variety of things. Sure, you can use Ceylon Cinnamon as a health elixir but use it strategically and in moderation to give you an assist until you can get your diet under control. The ideal goal is not to become a slave to supplements. Not even Cinnamon.

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Sometimes we want a baked scone. The problem is the sugar and flour. Adding 2 teaspoons of sugar will scrub the guilt of sugar and flour. It adds a deeper flavor and aroma. Think of it as the Chinese concept of Yin and Yang. Balance the sugar with Ceylon Cinnamon which reduces the effect of sugar. Now you can have your scone and eat it too. Mind you this is an American scone which has more sugar and not a British scone which has less sugar so they can put jam on top.  Check out the recipe here https://www.cinnamonvogue.com/cinnamon_scones.html

When I used to live in Hong Kong and went to lunch with the office staff the custom was to always eat vegetables first, then protein and finally rice or noodles after a pause. The meal would last an hour at lunch and at dinner it would last maybe 2-3 hours. And each dish would come at intervals. And I used to never feel sleepy after the meal. It got me thinking. Should we save carbs for last and give it a 15-minute pause? A small study from Weil Cornell indicates glucose levels were 29%, 37% and 17% lower at the 30, 60 and 120-minute checks, compared with when carbohydrates were consumed first. They might be onto something. Give it a try and see if your food Coma is eliminated. And eat slowly. That could prevent the sudden rush of glucose. For diabetics this might be even more useful to control blood sugar levels. Apparently your body requires an acid base to digest proteins and an alkaline base to digest starches so keeping them separate might make even more sense.

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