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| Cinnamon
Recent clinical trails have shown that cinnamon
can significantly reduce blood sugar levels by up to 29% (almost
1/3) and cholesterol levels by up to 26%. However to achieve
these results you would have to take large quantities of regular
table cinnamon on a daily basis, which in the long- term could
cause irritation of the stomach and excess bleeding. It is
safer to use a water-based cinnamon extract (ZN112) such as
Diabecinn™.
Diabecinn™ is an extract
of cinnamon therefore it contains all the
active ingredients of regular cinnamon, and none of the oils
that can cause stomach irritation and excess bleeding.
Diabecinn™
is also easily absorbable and because it is an extract of
cinnamon it is highly concentrated and comes in an easy to
use capsule form.
How does cinnamon
extract reduce blood sugar levels?
It helps reduce sugar levels in the blood stream by improving
insulin resistance, in other words it helps your insulin work
better. It also assists in the process of changing sugar into
glycogen. This gives you energy.
What is cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a waxy substance (fat) that occurs naturally
in all parts of the body. Total cholesterol consists of 3
different types of fat. Too much of some fats are bad for
your health.
| TOTAL CHOLESTEROL |
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LDL |
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TRIGLYCERIDES |
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HDL |
| is made up of these three fats |
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(Bad fat) |
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(Bad fats) |
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(Good fats) |
How does cinnamon extract improve
cholesterol levels?
Diabetes is associated with high triglyceride (bad fats) levels.
Insulin helps break down these triglycerides and because cinnamon
extract makes insulin more effective (work better), triglycerides
levels are reduced. This in turn helps reduce total cholesterol
levels.
Oxidation is a process which changes LDL (bad fats) into
fatty deposits in the arteries. This can lead to heart attacks
and strokes. Extracts of cinnamon have potent anti- oxidant
effects which help prevent the formation of these fatty build
deposits in the arteries. |
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How Diabecinn™ works:
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Why use Diabecinn™?
- A reduction in prescribed medication
may be possible. The benefit of using a natural cinnamon extract
(no expected side effects) vs. prescribed medication (many side
effects), is clear by comparing their side effect profiles.
However it is imperative to consult a medical practitioner before
reducing any prescribed medication.
- If adding Diabecinn™
causes a drop in blood sugar and cholesterol levels, but a reduction
in current medication is not possible, the benefit to the diabetic
is still apparent in helping to
prevent or delay an increase in dose of prescribed medication
as the years go by. With better control, it may be possible
to decrease the need for more prescribed medicine or insulin.
- Unlike many prescribed medicines, Diabecinn™
does not stimulate the pancreas to produce more insulin. Therefore
it can help preserve the betacells
of the pancreas and the pancreas will carry
on working for longer. This helps reduce the need for extra
medicines or insulin and is a very important focus for diabetes
treatment options.
- Helps reduce the risk of long-term complications.
Can Pre-diabetics take Diabecinn™?
In pre-diabetes, blood glucose levels are higher
than normal but not high enough to be characterized as diabetes.
However, many people with pre-diabetes develop Type 2 diabetes within
10 years. Pre- diabetes also increases the risk of heart disease
and stroke.
With modest weight loss and moderate physical activity,
people with pre-diabetes can delay or prevent Type 2 diabetes. Diabecinn™
added to a proper diet and exercise programme may further help delay
or prevent the progression to diabetes and reduce the many health
risks associated with high blood sugar levels.
Diabecinn™ capsules
can be used together with Diabetic diets and tablets, have a neutral
taste and are naturally free from sugar and
lactose.
Directions for use:
Adults with Type 2 diabetes: 1 capsule daily with the main meal.
If after 20-40 days sufficiently beneficial results are not achieved,
the dose can be safely increased to up to three capsules daily.
Split the daily dose and take one capsule with each meal. To be
used by children under 12 years only after appropriate medical consultation.
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Diabecinn™
is successfully being used in the Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, Switzerland
and Germany.
Diabecinn™ is available in most leading pharmacies, Dischem,
Clicks and health shops.
Diabetes general
Information:
Diabetes
is becoming one of the fastest growing diseases worldwide.
Type 1 Diabetes
is sometimes called insulin-dependent, immune-mediated or juvenile-onset
diabetes. People with Type 1 Diabetes are usually unable to produce
any insulin at all. They need to inject insulin on a daily basis.
People with Type
2 Diabetes do not usually require injections of insulin.
Usually, they can control the sugar level in their blood by watching
their diet, doing regular exercise and possibly by taking tablets.
Type 2 Diabetes is the most common type of diabetes and accounts
for 90 - 95% of all people with diabetes.
A simple finger prick blood test at your nearest
pharmacy, clinic or doctor will let you know if you are a diabetic
or at risk of developing diabetes.
Tips for diabetics
- Eat a variety of low GI foods.
- Eat plenty of whole grain products and at least 5 serving of
fruit and vegetables per day.
- Limit saturated fats & cholesterol.
- Use sugar sparingly.
- Use salt & sodium sparingly.
- Balance your diet with regular exercise to maintain a healthy
weight.
- See a dietician for an individualized diet plan.
The good news is that studies undertaken in the
United Kingdom, by the National Institute of Diabetes have shown
that keeping ones blood sugar levels and blood pressure as close
to normal as possible, is beneficial in preventing and delaying
the progression of diabetes associated complications.
Good blood sugar and blood pressure control has been shown to have
the following significant effects:
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Up to a 76% reduction
in the risk of developing eye disease.
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Up to a 50% reduction
in the risk of developing kidney disease.
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Up to a 60% reduction
in the risk of developing nerve disease.
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More than a 33% reduction
in strokes.
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Up to a 33% reduction
in death from long-term complications.
Diabetes SA is committed to striving for better
facilities and for improved affordable treatment for all people
living with diabetes. DSA has a national network of branches and
support groups which inform and support people with diabetes and
their families.
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Diabetes Focus
is an easy to read magazine with up to date news and research,
practical tips on food and inspiring stories about people
living with diabetes. It offers information on the latest
research and new products.
To subscribe to Diabetes
SA quarterly Diabetes focus magazine please go to www.diabetessa.co.za
and navigate to the Membership section under About Us.
Diabetes SA also offers many other support
tools including the informative Diabetes and You comic book
designed for teaching the basics in diabetes and is an excellent
method of informing people with diabetes who have limited
literary skills. It is used extensively in the clinics and
is available in English, Zulu, Xhosa, Sotho and Afrikaans |
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For more information on Diabetes SA
and their support material please contact:
Diabetes SA National Office: 011 792 9888/7 or visit www.diabetessa.co.za
for the complete list of their national branches
When one door of happiness closes, another
opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not
see the one which has been opened for us. - Helen Keller
Sooner or later, those who win are those who
think they can. - Richard Bach
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