A diabetes discovery journey ...
(recent research)
Re:
http://www.naturalnews.com/021727_black_soy_beans.html
"A true reversal of the disease requires regular exercise, sunshine and the lifetime elimination of processed carbohydrates, refined grains and refined sugars in the diet, including all liquid sugars and high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS)."
The important point is that research is beginning to show that Type 2 can be reversed!
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http://www.ivanhoe.com/channels/p_chann ... ryid=15575
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http://www.popsugar.com/fitness/Black-S ... ood-153501
"It seems that the soy protein may affect how the liver metabolizes fat by preventing new fatty acids and cholesterol from forming together. Which in turn affects weight gain, especially in the abdominal area, which in turns affects the body's ability to create insulin. This is why some experts are interpreting this study as a possible means of fighting Type 2 diabetes."
It's interesting that my Type 2 may be directly related to the belly fat that I gained in the last two years (but I'm losing now with a more controlled diet). I knew that black soy beans were sold in the health food stores but never tried them (I purchased several cans today).
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http://www.rd.com/health/wellness/the-b ... -diabetes/ 
"These seeds (fenugreek), used in Indian cooking, have been found to lower blood sugar, increase insulin sensitivity, and reduce high cholesterol, according to several animal and human studies. The effect may be partly due to the seeds’ high fiber content. The seeds also contain an amino acid that appears to boost the release of insulin. In one of the largest studies on fenugreek, 60 people who took 25 grams daily showed significant improvements in blood sugar control and post-meal spikes."
For more daily fiber (my diet experimentation) ...
1a. Combine 2 tbsp chia seeds with 1/3 cup organic applesauce (makes 2 servings) and refrigerate overnight. Sprinkle on 1/2 tsp cinnamon when served. This mixture is less appealing when refrigerated for two or more days.
1b. Chia seeds plus frozen blueberries (thawed and juice mashed out) is an alternative to the applesauce mixture.
2. Barley (choose hulled instead of pearled which has slightly less fiber) is "the lowest on the Glycemic Index" for grains (barley digests slower than other grains). My favorite breakfast now (because of food appeal, longer-term energy, and better control of blood sugar) is 1/2 cup cooked barley, 1 1/2 xlg boiled eggs (one yolk), 1 tsp virign olive oil, and salt & pepper.
About the
Barley Brunch Casserole ...
http://board.1111angels.com/viewtopic.p ... 00#p190787
I like this veggie loaf (and may consume it more often later), but it presents too many food variables for diabetes research - "simple meals" is the key to evaluating one's better diet for diabetes control. Unfortunately (or not), all "sweet treats" (and large quantity of fast-digesting carbohydrates) are "off-limits" ... if you expect to start reversing Type 2 diabetes quickly (doable, according to some research).
Rod
Ingredients:
Directions:
Unbelievable results: average blood sugars now down about 200 points (mg/dl) so far
An unexpected problem of a low-calorie, low-carbohydrate diet:
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