Diabetic Recommendations

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Tips From John Anderson, Master Formulator and Creator of Isagenix Products

Diabetics can reap the benefits of Isagenix too; here are a few tips for you!

Testing:  It is recommended you get a full blood workout prior to starting so you have your baseline to start with and have a measurement of the improvements in your health markers.  Also commit to checking your sugars and checking them often.  

Be aware as you lose weight medication levels may need to be adjusted.  Ensure you communicate with your health care team.

Shake Days: It is recommended to use IsaLean IsaPro shakes.  The higher protein content will spread out the carbs giving it a lower glycemic index.   You can also use 1 1/2 scoops of Isalean Shakes and 1 scoop IsaPro to achieve the same effect.  Alternatively, if using the Isalean Shakes without modification the shakes may need to be cut in four 1 scoop shakes vs two 2 scoop shakes.  Monitor your sugar levels to know if you need modification.

Shake days are two shakes, two snacks (ideally higher protein) and one healthy balanced meal per day as per the typical Isagenix recommendations.

Cleansing: You should always start doing daily cleansing by adding one serving of Cleanse for Life prior to bed and a gain in the morning . I have hundreds of reported testimonies stating that just doing a nightly cleanse (4 oz daily) lowers blood sugars by 40 points on average.  

Deep Cleansing: Is very individualized, because it’s hard to set a plan that works for every diabetic. Everyone is so different. Regulating blood sugars is a balancing act, If you reduce your carb intake and not adjust your insulin, you will have an insulin reaction.  Two Day back to back is not recommended for any diabetic until sugar levels normalize.

Vitamin Recommendations:

Fiber:  Fiber is important for diabetics, it slows the carbs greatly and helps stabilize blood sugar. Choose foods with higher fibre content for meals and snacks and add Fibre Pro into your orders.

Daily Vitamins: It’s always a benefit to add the necessary B vitamins to your regime see below for the breakdowns.  Note: metformin users for type 2 diabetes typically have lower levels of vitamin B12.  

CoEnzymeQ10:  Provides cardio-protection risks from diabetes
Omegas: Very important for helping in insulin receptors making your body recognize insulin better.

Adding in the daily essentials pack to your orders covers your bases but you can also purchase each separately.

There are many added ingredients in the 30 day Isagenix system for helping stabilize blood sugars too:
Alpha Lipoic Acid:  Blood glucose
Chromium:  improves glucose tolerance
Fiber:  slows and helps control blood sugar
Vitamin E:  may improve glucose tolerance
Vitamin B6 and B12:  helps neuropathy
Vitamin B1:  helps reduce blood sugar levels
Niacin:  blood circulation
Zinc:  great in type 1 for blood sugars reduction
Vitamin D:  for blood levels normalization
Inositol:  nerve function for neuropathy
Taurine:  type 1 for the blood
Omegas:  for glucose tolerance and cholesterol levels
Cayenne:  blood circulation
Psyllium:  for blood sugar levels
Cinnamon: for blood sugar levels control

After reading and understanding how these ingredients will help you, you'll better understand the importance of good nutrition when your body is under abnormal conditions.

The need for diabetic nutrition is a must for everyone regardless of type or stage you are in. I am diabetic since my spider bite. I am type 2 and doing very well controlling it. My cholesterol is 85!

-John Anderson