Ref By: - Bruce Fife's N.D.,
      

Diabetes is the sixth biggest killer in America. It can not only cause death but can lead to kidney disease, heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, cataracts, nerve damage, hearing loss, and blindness. It is estimated that 45% of the population is at risk of developing diabetes.

What is Diabetes?

Diabetes is all about sugar-the sugar in our bodies known as blood sugar or blood glucose. Every cell in our bodies must have a constant source of glucose in order to fuel metabolism. Our cell use glucose to power processes such as growth and repair. When we eat a meal the digestive system converts much of our food into glucose which is released into the bloodstream. The hormone insulin, which is secreted by the pancreas gland, moves glucose from the blood and funnels it into the cells so it can be used as fuel. If the cells are unable to get adequate amounts of glucose they can literally starve to death. As they do, tissues and organs begin to degenerate. This is Diabetes.

There are two major forms of diabetes: Type I and Type II. Type I, also referred to as insulin-dependent or juvenile diabetes, usually begins in childhood and results from the liability of the pancreas to make adequate amounts of insulin. Type II is known as non-insulin-dependent or adult-onset diabetes because it usually appears in older adults. In Type II diabetes the pancreas may secrete a normal amount of insulin but the cells are unable to absorb it. Insulin is generally available but cells cannot absorb it.

Excess body weight is a very strong risk factor for Type II. Diet plays a key role in both onset of the disease and in its control. The diet restricts total fat intake to 30% or less of calories.

-Complex Carbohydrates are to be avoided as they give strain on the pancreas and quickly raise blood sugar to dangerous levels.

-Monounsaturated fats like olive oil is allowed in moderation but are high caloric so they are discouraged

-Saturated fats are restricted because it is believed to increase risk of heart disease.

-Polyunsaturated fats are also restricted as when taken through diet they incorporate into cellular structure and decreases the cell's ability to bind with insulin thus lowering their ability to get glucose.

-The only fat which will help to control diabetes is coconut oil. Not only it contributes to diabetes, but it helps regulate blood sugar, thus lessening the effects of the disease.

-Coconut oil puts less of a demand on the enzyme production of the pancreas. This lessens the stress on the pancreas during meal time when insulin is produced most heavily, thus allowing the organ to function more efficiently.

-Coconut Oil also helps supply energy to cells because it is easily absorbed without the need of enzymes or insulin. Coconut oil in the diet enhances insulin action and improves binding affinity compared to other oils.

-Coconut oil raises metabolic rate causing the body to burn up more calories and thus promote weight loss.