“Diabetes is a controllable and curable condition, but it takes a strong commitment to change your life-style.” – Dr. Mom’s Healthy Living by Sandra Ellis (2009)

There are some difficult advanced types like Type I or juvenile diabetes.  Empasis is on the word “strong” in one’s required commitment level to daily life modifications. What was previously considered a disease of affluence is now a widespread concern tied to poor diets, sedentary lifestyles, and toxic overload. 

The International Diabetes Federation predicts a 45 percent increase in diabetic conditions around the world by 2050. According to 2021 World Health Organization (WHO) statistics, one out of every eleven people have diabetes.  The 2021 WHO reports an additional three out of every eleven people have pre-diabetes. 

Historically, diabetes was dubbed a "disease of affluence," and it often occurred alongside conditions like gout—another expression of metabolic dysfunction tied to high-protein, acidic, processed diets. How long one has had the condition, and which type it is determines how devastating the effects are on the body (e.g. blindness, kidney failure, heart disease).

There are two basic types: Type I, sometimes referred to as “brittle” diabetes, is an autoimmune disorder where the body stops producing insulin. Type II, is a late onset autoimmune disorder with pancreatic weakness that can become insulin dependent. According to Dr. Morse, N.D., there is little difference between the types except that Type I has a much severe inherited tissue weakness.

Prescribed diabetes medications, including synthetic insulin, often make matters worse.  These meds treat symptoms, not the root cause of dis-ease. As the Hippocratic oath stated, the first step is to do no harm and not to administer poisons. The goal of a vitalist or health-seeker is to clear out any debris or diseased tissues and rebuild with herbal ingredients.

Second, persons suffering from diabetes or obesity are sometimes restricted in the drinking of wholesome liquids, which produces constipation. If thirsty tissues are not quenched properly, they will absorb as much water as possible from the feces. Likewise, it is important to eliminate salt from the diet. Adding salt to food increases thirst for water needed to dissolve salt and pass it through the skin and kidneys.

The third step to well-being from a diabetic or pre-diabetic condition is to follow the Extended Cleanse program with daily, rigorous exercise and periodic fasting.  Dr. Christopher’s Extended Cleanse program highlights the importance of taking herbs that assist and rebuild the body’s eliminative organs while adhering to a diet of fresh fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, and seeds. Exercise without the herbal supplements may cause additional constipation.

If you want to be well, take an active part in your own healing now by getting educated and implementing better lifestyle choices. It is great to have family support, although this cannot overshadow your own efforts and goals for health. 

Samantha Fish empowers friends and family to revitalize any health condition using herbs and natural methods when possible. She is also a Kon Mari consultant in-training.

References:
Christopher, John R. Herbal Home Health Care. Christophers Publications, 1976.
Morse, Robert, N. D. The Detox Miracle Sourcebook. Chino Valley, Arizona, Kalindi Press, 2012.