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Click the flag of your country to find this product: Back to Product List GlucoSense™ Diabetic Support for Healthy Blood Sugar Control What to expect from GlucoSense: Aids in lowering blood sugar Improves overall blood sugar control Enhances insulin production Normalizes cholesterol and triglyceride levels Improves symptoms of insulin sensitivity Strengthens capillaries Improves circulation Reduces sugar cravings Effective in treatment of diabetic neuropathy In 2002 the World Health Organization estimated th at over 177 million people world wide have diabetes. By 2025, this figure will top 300 million. Over two million Canadians have diabetes. Of those with diabetes it is estimated that up to 80% will die as a result of heart dis ease or stroke. It is also estimated that another 2% of the population have it and do not know it. Diabetics can either secrete little or no insulin, and/or their bo dy does not respond appropriately to insulin. Meaning it cannot transfer glucose from the bloods tream into cells and maintain healthy blood glucose balance. When food is eaten the digestive system breaks it down into basic elements turning starches and sugars into glucose. Your pancreas produces insulin which helps the glucose get into the cells where it is used as energy. In Type 2 diabetes the body is unable to use insulin properly as the cell becomes resistant to insulin’s message and as a result the glucose can not enter the cell and builds up in the blood stream. The pancreas then makes more insulin but the cells become even more resistant. Over time resistance to insulin exhausts the pancreas and it loses its ability to produce insulin. In those with this extreme form of insulin resistance insulin medication is often required. Alpha Lipoic Acid Alpha lipoic acid’s principle role is to convert glucose to energy. The German government has approved alpha lipoic acid for the treatment of diabetic neuropathy. One study found that it regenerates nerve tissue. Lipoic also improves blood flow to peripheral nerves. Considering that conventional medicine has no treatment for diabetic neuropathy lipoic acid is the only answer. Lipoic acid lowers glucose levels, improvesinsulin sensitivity and the body’s ability to burn glucose. Anyone with diabetes or those wishing to prevent diabetes should be including Lipoic acid in their supplement regime. Bitter Melon Extract Bitter melon (Momordica charantia) contains charantin which has been shown to be more effective than the diabetes drug tolbutamide. Bitter melon also contains polypeptide-P which has similar effects to insulin. Primarily Bitter melon has been used for lowering blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes mellitus as the active ingredients in the extract appear to have structural similarities to animal insulin. Four clinical trials found bitter melon juice, fruit, and dried powder to have a moderate blood sugar lowering effect. Although these trials were small and were not randomized or double-blind, Bitter melon does look promising as a treatment for diabetes. Researchers suggest it be taken along with other blood sugar lowering herbals and supplements. Holy Basil In a single blind, randomized placebo-controlled trial performed in Kanpur India the leaf extract of Holy basil was found to have a blood sugar lowering effect in those persons with non insulin-dependent diabetes. Researchers explored the effects of holy basil leaves on fasting and postprandial blood glucose and serum cholesterol levels. The researchers suggest that Holy Basil could be used along with diet and drug therapy in the treatment of mild to moderate type 2 diabetes. Gymnema Sylvestre Gymnema Sylvestre, a plant native to India, and used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine, contains special plant sugar compounds, referred to as gymnemic acid. Gymnema extract seems to improve the action of insulin and reduces fasting blood sugar levels. It also acts to improve overall blood sugar control. In a study performed in Madras, India, researchers gave 22 Type 2 diabetics who were taking conventional oral anti-hyperglycemic medications 400mg per day of Gymnema sylvestra extract. Participants showed a significant reduction in blood glucose, glycosylated haemoglobin, and glycosylated palm proteins and the drug dosage was decreased over the 20 month study. Five of the 22 diabetics were able to completely discontinue their drugs and maintain healthy blood glucose with Gymnema alone while the others were able to reduce their drug dosage. The researchers suggest that gymnema’s action maybe by regenerating or repairing the beta cells of the pancreas in type 2 diabetics. Nopal Cactus Nopal from the prickly pear cactus has long been used in traditional medicine to treat diabetes. Nopal is the most commonly used hypoglycemic food among persons of Mexican descent. Several animals studies and three preliminary human trials using Nopal have been performed to date. Although the results have been conflicting it was found that Nopal did have a discrete beneficial effect on both blood glucose and total cholesterol. Bilberry Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) is a flavonoid-rich herb that improves night vision, prevents circulatory disorders by strengthening capillaries and improving circulation, and treats kidney and urinary tract disorders, diarrhea, gout, and inflammation. Anthocyanidins are the active ingredient in bilberry. In diabetics bilberry has been shown to improve diabetic retinopathy and microvascular concerns. Bilberry increases intracellular vitamin C and decreases leakiness and breakage of small blood vessels. Fenugreek Fenugreek, used for centuries in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine, has recently shown exciting blood glucose normalizing effects. It has been studied in many randomized, controlled, double-blind trials where it has been found to improve fasting glucose, improve peripheral glucose utilization, normalize cholesterol and improve acute glycemic response. Chromium Chromium is extremely important to glucose tolerance factor (GTF), the compound that is key in maintaining insulin stability; stimulates the synthesis of fatty acids and cholesterol; activates digestive enzymes; and protects the RNA and DNA of our cells. Because of its influence on insulin (and its suppression of sugar cravings), chromium is prescribed for diabetes, hypoglycemia, and weight loss. It also works to lower triglyceride and blood cholesterol levels commonly found in diabetics. A randomized, placebo controlled study involving 180 men and women with type 2 diabetes performed over a period of 4 months found that when patients took 100mcg of chromium versus a fake pill (placebo) an improvement in insulin sensitivity and decreases in fasting glucose levels and insulin levels were noted. Encapsulated in a vegetarian capsule (cellulose, purified water) with rice flour, vegetable grade magnesium stearate (lubricant) and silica. Suggested Usage: 1-2 capsules, 3 times daily with meals or as directed by a health practitioner. Keep out of reach of children. Sealed for your protection and freshness. This product does not contain artificial preservatives, colour or sweeteners; corn, dairy, soy or yeast, gluten free. GlucoSense™ is a trademark of Preferred Nutrition, Inc. NeOpuntia™ is a trademark of BioSerae Laboratories S.A. 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