Diabetes, whether its type 1 (insulin dependent) or type 2 (non insulin dependent) puts a great strain on the body. The fluctuations of blood glucose levels impact many organs and systems which have to work much harder to try and adjust to the extremes that we sometimes swing between.
Nutritional deficiencies are prevalent in people with diabetes because the body has a higher need for nutrients to help repair the damage from the excessive blood glucose variations. Deficiencies are also often initiated by changes in diet or medications.
It is a known fact that diabetics also have higher nutrient losses in their urine.
I will just mention my top two because their deficiencies have significant implications on the diabetic persons ability to maintain balance and have consistent energy.
Chromium picolinate:
- also known as GTF (glucose tolerance factor)
- is involved in glucose metabolism and needed for energy
- reduces insulin resistance
- reduces sugar and carbohydrate cravings, so fantastic for diabetics who need to lose weight
- helps control blood cholesterol
- promotes loss of fat and increase in muscle tissue
- improves insulin efficiency, which helps lower blood sugar levels
- supplementation can help expectant mothers maintain healthy blood sugar levels during pregnancy
- studies have shown that low plasma chromium levels can be an indication for coronary artery disease so essential for diabetics who also have cholesterol issues
- people who consume higher amounts of carbohydrates have higher chromium requirements (eating lots of sugar and carbohydrates causes chromium deficiency)
Zinc:
- deficiency of zinc is associated with diabetes
- is involved in over 300 reactions in the body
- promotes the strength of the immune system
- reduces hyperglycemia
- zinc is highly concentrated in the beta cells of the pancreas
- improves wound healing so fantastic for diabetics who have slow healing ulcers, slow recovery or poor immunity
- deficiency can result in the loss of senses of taste and smell
- deficiency can cause fingernails to thin, peel, and develop white spots
- other deficiency signs may include hair loss, high cholesterol levels, increased susceptibility to infections, memory impairment, recurrent colds and flu, dry and itchy skin, and skin lesions
I'm grateful that I have been able to witness these deficiencies in myself and others, and see the the tremendous results that occurred with supplementation. Unfortunately our western diet is mainly refined, and the soil that food is grown in is deficient.
Often times people with chronic illnesses such as diabetes require supplementation to restore their bodies back to balance. Once symptoms have disappeared then it can be possible to perhaps maintain with a nutrient dense diet. But to get relief quickly, supplementation is essential.
Just these two essential nutrients can make a significant difference in enabling the diabetic to maintain a better quality of life, and help prevent long term complications.
The longer you have had diabetes for, the more depleted your body will be so you will be showing more signs of deficiency. This is undeniable. I have lived with this condition for 30 years so I speak from personal experience.
In many instances debilitating symptoms don't have to be endured and can miraculously heal with even short term supplementation.
If you know someone who is diabetic, or you are yourself, please share the information about these two essential nutrients that they most likely are deficient in.
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