Diabetes
Diabetes develops when the body does not produce enough insulin, a hormone that enables cells to absorb glucose from the blood and convert it into energy. The disease can damage the heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys and nerves.
7 Telltale signs of Diabetes and what to do about it
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1. Frequent urination
When you have diabetes, your blood sugar rises, making it harder for your kidneys to
do their job.
2. Excessive Thirst
As urination increases, you quickly become dehydrated, causing an unquenched thirst.
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3. Constant Hunger
Since you're urinating out nutrients, your body isn't getting the fuel it needs, and you'll
constantly feel hungry.
4. Extreme Fatigue
Untreated diabetes can leave you feeling exhausted, as your body is dehydrated and
starved for energy. The constant blood sugar high can leave your feeling cranky and
off.
5. Blurred Vision
When Blood sugar run high, liquid is pulled from the eyes, resulting in blurry vision.
Left untreated, you face potential long-term complications like vision loss or blindness.
6. Frequent Infections
Those with untreated diabetes might notice that cuts and bruises take longer to heal.
Bladder infections are also common.
7. Tingling or Numbness in Hands and Feet
Nerve damage is a common complication of untreated diabetes. You might feel a
tingling, numbness or burning sensation in the hands and feet (also known as
peripheral neuropathy).
OptiRooibos
Rooibos has been scientifically proven to prevent cancer, heart disease and assist diabetes.
OptiRooibos provides the benefits of two cups of Rooibos tea in one capsule
It has rejuvenating properties and is rich in antioxidants.
NAD & Green Rooibos
NAD is an essential coenzyme that is found in every living cell in our bodies.
It plays a vital role in energy metabolism and maintaining proper cell functioning - particularly the functioning of our mitochondria, the power plants in our cells that turn our food and oxygen into energy.
Diabetes leads to NAD deficiency. Increasing or maintaining your NAD level is essential in ensuring that your pancreas performs its cellular functions such as insulin production and secretion.
NAD assist in anti-ageing support and contains potent antioxidants of Green Rooibos
Managing Diabetes
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Did you know that there is a connection between the amount of sleep you get and your blood sugar levels?
This can have a significant impact on your weight, your sleep quality and your overall, long-term health.
Too often people are deprived of the sleep that their bodies need to function properly. This means that there are a lot of people out there at risk of diabetes, heart disease and other serious health concerns.
High Blood sugar levels can cause sleep disruptions
When your blood sugar levels are too high, your kidneys jump in to lend a hand to help alleviate the problem. This results in nighttime trips to the bathroom, so that the excess glucose can leave your body via your urine.
By interrupting your sleep, your body is stopping you from getting enough of each stage of sleep. This leaves you tired, causes brain fog, and has a number of consequences for your overall health.
Plus, if your blood sugar levels remain out of balance, your body might start burning the wrong kind of energy through the night.
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Green Rooibos
Leptin/Insulin Connection and how drinking Rooibos Tea can assist:
When leptin is out of whack you can't tell when you have had enough to eat, so you tend to overindulge. Once you become overweight your chance of developing T2D increases.
In the case op leptin resistance, drinking even one cup of fermented Rooibos is enough to begin lessening the problem. Rooibos tea contains phenols and flavonoids that can reduce leptin resistance, as well as prevent it from developing.
How to use Rooibos to prevent and Manage Diabetes (and Leptin Resistance).
Drinking 6 cups of Rooibos a day may prevent not only the pre-diabetic condition (known as insulin resistance), but also leptin resistance. This, in turn will prevent diabetes related health issues, like high blood sugar (hyperglycemia). And, it should go without saying, skip the sugar in your tea.
Drinking Rooibos everyday will maintain stable blood sugar levels, so even people not yet tested will be unintentionally keeping themselves alive. But it is better to live with intention, so get tested to know where you are with health.
According to the National Diabetes Audit of 2016/17, only around 40% of T2D sufferers are meeting their treatment targets. Treatment targets are things like blood sugar levels, cholesterol and blood pressure.
Diabetes - Your Blood Sugar Clock
n today's modern society, everyone leads busy and stressful lives rushing around, skipping meals, making meals, making poor food choices and eating processed foods high in sugar, that contain 'bad' carbohydrates, which can result in the development of diabetes. If you are currently a diabetic and want to prevent the onset of diabetes or simply want to maintain optimum health, implement the Annique Lifestyle Programme.
Your Blood Sugar Clock
8pm-10pm: Your body is preparing for sleep. After dinner you should experience a rise in
blood pressure that will then go down again around bedtime. Aim to be in
bed by 10pm
11pm: If you have not yet gone to sleep, low blood sugar levels may cause a cortisol
spike, which will give you you a second wind and keep you awake longer,
even though you should be sleeping.
12am-4am: During this time, your control levels should be at their lowest. If you have a
tendency to wake up during this period, it may be due to excessively low
blood sugar. Try having a healthy snack with protein and healthy fats before
bed.
8am: Around this time, your cortisol levels should reach their highest point. Your
body is ready for a morning meal.
All Day: Throughout the day, your blood sugar levels should rise after you eat -
reaching their highest point about 30 minutes post-meal - and then you come
back down again within two hours after eating.
OptiCalm
B vitamins are essential for brain function and blood sugar regulation, as well as for dopamine and serotonin production to improve mood.
B vitamins are water soluble, so daily supplementation is crucial.
Vitamin B12 deficiency is a common side effect in people with diabetes, side effect in people with diabetes, so supplementation is key. Aids in improving memory, mood and your ability to cope with stress.
OptiCalm contains essential B vitamins and phospholipids to help calm and relax the body
CBD:
CBD is a natural supplement to help support anxiety, stress and depression.
CBD, or Canibidoil, is a compound found in the hemp plant.
CBD Isolate combined with Green Rooibos is a powerhouse formulation. Green Rooibos extract is well known for its powerful antioxidants, which help to prevent damage from free radicals that can cause ageing and disease. CBD Isolate offers a myriad of benefits.
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