Diabetes is one of the 4Main Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD’s) which are by far the leading causes of death in the world, representing around 68% of all deaths per annum.
The other three are:
1. Cardiovascular diseases: like heart attacks and stroke, Rheumatic diseases
2. Cancers
3. Chronic Respiratory Diseases like COPD, asthma, pneumonia cystic fibrosis etc
Diabetes has increased from 3.3% to 7.2% over the last 4 years and the majorly affected being individuals in between 27-43 years of age.
Diabetes is categorized as The Black Death Of The 21st Century.
What is diabetes?
It’s the systemic diseases affecting the whole body. Basically, the body is unable to process a high amount of glucose(sugar in the blood).
Cells starve for energy. Insulin reduces blood glucose levels, glucagon increases blood glucose levels. When these two hormones produced by Islets of Langerhans found in the pancreas are not working well then glucose levels fluctuate and that’s when we say someone got diabetes.
HOW INSULIN WORKS
1. It helps food to turn into energy.
2. Your stomach breaks down carbohydrates into simple sugars.
3. Sugars enter the bloodstream.
4. Hormone(insulin) is released in the right amount(by the beta cells in the islets of Langerhans)
5. Insulin helps your body to use sugar for fuel.
Insulin resistance is when the cells don’t respond to the insulin it makes, making the body to have more sugar and this factor leads to diabetes (mostly Type 2 Diabetes).
VARIOUS TYPES OF DIABETES YOU NEED TO KNOW:
Prediabetes (metabolic syndrome) – Higher normal blood sugar levels but not enough to be classified as diabetes (may persist for 5 years). Range 100-125 milligrams per deciliter.
Diabetes Insipidus-the inability of the kidneys to conserve water (not a common condition) leading to large amounts of dilute urine and increased thirst.
Type 1/insulin dependant/ juvenile diabetes: failure of pancreas to produce insulin. Occurs usually before 40 years mark. An autoimmune disease that may also be due to a viral infection.
Type 2/ non-insulin dependant/ adult-onset: pancreas produces some insulin but an inadequate amount. Commonest among 4.4 M Kenyans.
Gestational– a type of diabetes seen during pregnancy although the woman didn’t have diabetes before the pregnancy. Mostly in the middle of the pregnancy. It has effects on the infant-like 3 × likelihood of Caesarian Section delivery, 2× injury at birth, respiratory distress, increase in weight, red in color. Blood sugar at birth, jaundice, fatal hypoxia, increase incidence of childhood obesity later in life.
Type 3 diabetes is a form of diabetes-related to Alzheimer’s Disease. It happens when neurons in the brain 🧠 become unable to respond to insulin, that’s needed for basic tasks like memory and learning activities.
Diabetic hypoglycemia – abnormally low blood sugar that occurs in someone with diabetes Mellitus (Mellitus- type 1 & type 2). It can be caused by prolonged fasting, exercising too much without eating, alcohol intoxication, excess insulin (type 1), drug interactions and overdose, etc.
WHY ARE WE CONCERNED?
In every 24 hours in Kenya:
3600 new cases of diabetes are diagnosed.
580 people die of diabetes-related complications like a heart attack.
225 people have diabetes-related complications.
RISK FACTORS YOU CAN CONTROL.
1. Smoking and alcohol.
2. A diet high in red meat, processed meat, high-fat dairy products, junk foods and sweets.
3. High carbohydrates eg ugali 3× a day without protein, low consumption of fruits and vegetables (antioxidants)
4. Cows milk in baby milk formula – breastfeeding is more healthy.
5. Exercise regularly. 20-30 minutes a day.
6. Checking your weight.
NATURAL AND ORGANIC PRODUCTS FOR DIABETES MANAGEMENT
These are products that are helping people living with diabetes live healthily. Over the years the numbers of people using these products have increased tremendously here in Kenya. We are happy to say that they always come back with positive feedback and no single day we have received negative feedback. Mentioned is a full list of products that a diabetes person can use and direct information about how it will help them.
Stabilized Aloe Vera Gel from Barbadensis Miller Species; contains all essential cocktail of nutrients, enzymes, minerals and essential amino acids that nourish the body, boost immune system, balance blood sugar and antifungal issues.
Argi+; (L-arginine and vitamin complex); Help dilate blood vessels enhancing good blood flow. Transport nutrients. Boost Sexual function by promoting healthy blood pressure levels, Overall cardiovascular health, Immune function, Muscle growth, Bone & tissue growth & repair, Fat and glucose metabolism, Anti-aging hormone production.
Fields of Greens; multivitamin, multi-mineral, high in fiber, got chromium mineral which enhances the utilization of insulin.
Clean 9/ Fit15 and Vital5; for detox and body toxins cleanse, Managing weight and nourishing your body with essential minerals and nutrients that lack in our food.
Forever Bright Toothgel; the top tooth gel in the World. for oral hygiene and fighting any mouth infections.
Lycium plus; helps in diabetic retinopathy, increase blood flow, help control insulin levels.
Forever Lean; contains chromium that has been shown to reduce insulin resistance and to help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Aloe Vera Gelly; for skin problems like yeast infections and wounds.
Ginkgo plus/ Multi-Maca/argi+/ginchia; help increase blood circulation, help in impotence, erectile dysfunction.
Absorbent C; Antioxidant that helps in fighting free radicals, helps in cholesterol control, stops inflammations.
Arctic Sea; Omega 3 capsules; help with glaucoma( a diabetes risk factor), control cholesterol, brain function, heart function.
Garlic-Thyme; anticoagulant, help in cardiovascular issues.
With these lists, you won’t go wrong. We have diabetic people in mind and we have a program that helps them access our products at a good budget. Not all these products you will take, will depend on what you going through with your diabetes condition. For both managing diabetes and the underlying risk factors that come with diabetes condition.
How to make an order/fix appointment
NB// Not a must you take all the products, we give recommendations depending on how severe your case is and also if you have any other related issues and also on a pocket-friendly budget.