Diabetes Overview

Please Note: If your goal is to get your Type 2 diabetes under control, or possibly reverse your diabetes, then is critical that you acquire the proper knowledge to understand how this disease works.

The following is some of that knowledge and information that you need to understand about the Type 2 diabetes.

And, once you understand how diabetes works, it will make it easier to understand how to control and reverse it. 

There are primarily 3 types of diabetes:

• Type 1 Diabetes (refer to next column)
  
• Type 2 Diabetes (see below)
  
• Gestational Diabetes (refer to next column)

Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes (non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, NIDDM) has reached epidemic levels in the United States and other countries around the world. There are more than 24 million diabetics in the U.S. and more than 190 million worldwide.

Type 2 diabetes is a metabolic disorder where the cells of the body have lost the ability to effectively utilize the insulin produced by the pancreas. This is known as insulin resistance.

Type 2 diabetes used to be called adult-onset diabetes, because it primarily affected older adults. But today with more children being overweight and sedentary, Type 2 diabetes is affecting them as well as adults. As a result, Type 2 diabetes has reached epidemic levels -- 1 out of every 2 people knows someone who is diabetic!

Type 2 diabetes is a combination of insulin resistance, leptin resistance, inflammation, toxicity, cellular dehydration, nutrient starvation, and oxidative stress that affects trillions of cells -- which can lead to a dysregulated immune system. In other words, Type 2 diabetes is more than just a "blood sugar" disease!

This is important to understand because once you realize that controlling your blood sugar is only one component to beat and reverse your diabetes, achieving the ultimate goal of "death to your diabetes" is within your reach.

Insulin resistance and inflammation prevent your body's cells from effectively using the insulin produced by the pancreas. That is, the insulin receptors on the surface of each cell are damaged (inflamed), ignoring the presence of insulin in your blood and refusing to allow glucose from your blood to enter your cells.

The cells in your body require the glucose (as fuel) in order to produce energy. Without this fuel, your cells cannot produce energy and perform their functions. Over a period of years, the insulin resistance and inflammation spreads to more and more cells, leading to an increase in the production of fat cells and the need for more insulin from those cells. This increases the fat storage, especially in the abdomen area, while inhibiting fat metabolism because of the excess insulin (known as hyperinsulinemia).

Over a period of years, this may lead to beta cell dysfunction, which may reduce insulin production and cause blood glucose levels to rise even further. In addition, there is an increase in oxidative stress, glycation, and a depletion of key micronutrients such as potassium, chromium, Vitamin C, and Vitamin E causing a severe nutrient deficiency.

All of this dysfunction leads to more cell membrane damage and a buildup of homocysteine, which causes damage to the artery walls. This leads to arterial plaque formation, an increase in blood viscosity and blood pressure, and, in some cases, an increase in cholesterol.

The good news is that these biological changes can be corrected with the proper nutrition, exercise, and spiritual health.

Are You Diabetic?
If you're not sure if you are diabetic, ask your doctor for this set of blood tests.

If you want to know whether you or a family member may be at risk for developing Type 2 diabetes, review this set of risk factors.

If you've been diagnosed as a pre-diabetic, you can prevent the onset of full-blown diabetes, but you must heed the warning and take action to change your eating habits and lifestyle.

For more information about the science of Type 2 diabetes, go to the following links:

-- The Pathophysiology
-- The Epidemiology
-- More Facts & Figures
-- The Etiology 
-- Diabetes At Cellular Level (Diagrams)

A Weapon to Beat Diabetes:
If you are overweight, a Type 2 Diabetic, or concerned about becoming diabetic, the Death to Diabetes book will provide you the knowledge for optimum diabetes-management, enabling you to combat and defeat this disease.

Although the book's 6-stage wellness model has been very successful, the author has hesitated to market it as a "natural cure for Type 2 diabetes", despite all of the evidence and Testimonials. Why? Because as an engineer, the author does not believe in anecdotal data – he believes in the data and testing from independent, qualified test labs and similar resources that do not have a vested interest in substantiating the claims in his book. His hope is that a company out there will step up to the plate to conduct a series of double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical studies -- for the betterment of diabetics and their loved ones all over the world.

However, keep in mind that, on an individual basis, you can easily validate whether the 6-stage wellness program is working for you by simply measuring and recording your blood glucose readings, and getting periodic physicals/blood tests from your doctor. In fact, if you have kept records of your past blood glucose readings before you started the program, you will be able to compare and see the dramatic improvement in your blood glucose levels during the first 2 weeks of the program!

Note: Go to this web page for more detailed information about the Pathophysiology and Pathogenesis of Insulin Resistance.

Diabetes Scams!
Are you confused by all the claims out there that they have found the cure for diabetes? There are hundreds if not thousands of diabetes scams out there! If you have been victimized by diabetes scams, you're not alone.

There are 3 reasons why diabetics are susceptible to these scams:

1. Most diabetics lack the knowledge about what diabetes really is -- it's more than a blood sugar disease! Mr. McCulley's book will give you the knowledge and the power to improve your diabetes and prevent you from being scammed in the future. (In fact, Mr. McCulley identifies seven other major food/supplement-related scams that you need to know about!)
2. Most diabetics were unsuccessful when they changed their diet and exercise. They were unaware that they were still eating the wrong so-called healthy foods, and that they were exercising improperly. As a result, they became discouraged and anxious to buy any so-called "cure".
3. Most diabetics believe that there is a magic pill out there that will help them "cure" their diabetes. This is just not true. Once you read Chapter 3 of Mr. McCulley's book, you will understand the science behind Type 2 diabetes and why a pill cannot beat this disease. At the same time, you will learn the strengths and weaknesses of this disease, and how to defeat the disease by focusing on its weaknesses.

This is What Diabetes and the Drugs Do Quietly -- Without Any Pain for Years! ...

Liver Damage, Kidney Failure, Amputation, Blindness, Kidney Failure, Ulcers, Heart Attack, Stroke, Gum Disease ...

Are you taking a diabetic drug such as insulin (Novolog, Humalog, Lantus), metformin (Glucophage), glyburide (Micronase, DiaBeta), glimepiride (Amaryl) or glipizide (Glucotrol)?

Are you taking any blood pressure drug such as lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril), hydrochlorothiazide (Hydrodiuril), or metoprolol (Toprol)?

Are you taking any cholesterol-lowering (statin) drug such as Lipitor, Crestor,
Mevacor, Pravachol, or Zocor?

Did you know that these drugs cause liver/kidney damage even though you feel fine and don't feel any side effects?

If you're sick and tired of being a victim to the drugs, follow these steps to get started on your journey to wellness.

Do you want to know how fast you're dying?

Do you want to slow down how fast you're dying?

Don't Let This Happen to You!

    
 
        

Diabetes and the drugs don't kill you (directly) -- they rot out your body from the inside out one organ at a time.   
   
The good news is that you can prevent this from happening! All of this is preventable!

You have the power to stop this!

But, don't think it's not going to happen to you -- it will happen to you. That's the way the disease works ...

Unless you do something. and, do it now.

• Kidney disease (Nephropathy) 
• Eye disease (Retinopathy) 
• Nerve disease (Neuropathy) 
• Heart disease (Cardiovascular disease) 

• High blood pressure 
• High cholesterol & inflammation (high homocysteine, C-reactive protein, cholesterol, fibrinogen)
• Chronic fatigue
• Sexual dysfunction
• Frequent infections (especially gum disease).

Note: The good news is that many of these complications can be prevented (and some reversed) with proper blood glucose and insulin control.

The following web pages describe these diabetic complications, including how they develop and how they are medically diagnosed.

Note: When you type in the word(s) and select the "search" button, a search web page will pop up to display a list of the web pages/links (within this web site) that contain those word(s). Select the appropriate link or select the Back button to return to this page.

The Wellness Solution: Most diabetics are aware that diet and exercise are two of the keys to controlling and reversing their Type 2 diabetes. Unfortunately, most diabetics are applying the wrong diet and, unknowingly, are eating the wrong foods, some of which are so-called healthy foods that are sabotaging their health.

For example, most wheat breads are not a healthy food because it contains refined flour, partially hydrogenated oil, and high fructose corn syrup!  Death to Diabetes utilizes a Six (6) stage medical wellness protocol with a focus on the Super Meal Model (aka "The Death to Diabetes Diet", The "Beat & Reverse" Nutritional Model), the 5 "super" foods and the 5 critical nutritional supplements, while avoiding the 5 "dead" foods that actually fuel Type 2 diabetes, e.g. flour, fructose, trans fats, drugs. 

Death to Diabetes utilizes health coaching and the 7 wellness factors, which provide a roadmap to guide the diabetic on his/her journey to wellness. The health coaching and roadmap guide the diabetic from Stage 1 to Stage 6, specifically from "no blood glucose control, no insulin control and defective cells" to "consistent blood glucose/insulin control and partially defective cells", and, finally to "stabilized blood glucose/insulin control and healthy cells."

The Weight Loss Program:  If you're not diabetic or you just want to lose a few pounds, our weight loss program is just for you. It helps to acheive permanent weight loss and get rid of that belly fat.

Note: To learn more about the The Death to Diabetes Diet and how to prepare super meals, snacks, and desserts; and, how to transform your favorite meals into super meals in order to control and reverse your Type 2 diabetes: try one of the following:

• The book
• Super Meal Recipes
• Super Meal Planning
• Favorite Foods & Comfort Foods
• Wellness Consultation

Note: Go to the following web pages for more information about the dangers of prescription drugs:

• Drugs for high blood pressure
• Drugs for high cholesterol
• Drugs for high blood sugar (diabetes)
• Drug companies
• Drugs (general information)

Type 1 Diabetes (aka Juvenile Diabetes)

Type 1 Diabetes usually occurs earlier in life, due to damaged beta cells which fail to produce insulin. People with Type 1 diabetes will require insulin to prevent serious hyperglycemia and life-threatening ketoacidosis, but they can reduce the amount of insulin they require by eating properly.

Unfortunately, Type 1 diabetics are told that they can eat whatever they want as long a they increase their insulin dosage. But, this is bad advice that leads to health issues with the eyes, kidneys, etc. later on in life.

Type 1 Diabetes Symptoms

The most common symptoms for Type 1 diabetes (juvenile or child onset) include, but are not limited to, frequent urination, thirst, vomiting, nausea, fatigue, unexplained weight loss, and abdominal pain. If you exhibit these symptoms, see your physician immediately.

Conventional Medical Care

With conventional medical care, the long-term prognosis for a Type 1 diabetic is dismal. More than one-third of all Type 1 diabetics die before the age of fifty.

The primary reason for this is a combination of the diabetes, the excess insulin, and poor nutrition. This leads to high cholesterol and inflammation levels, accelerating atherosclerosis and damage to the kidneys, eyes, nerves, and other organs.

Good News for Type 1 Diabetics

Type 1 diabetics do not have to feel doomed to a life of poor health and a possible early death -- as long as the diabetic is willing to improve their nutritional profile.

By following the Super Meal Model Diet, Type 1 diabetics can sustain steady blood glucose levels and lower their insulin requirements by about half.

It is essential for all Type 1 diabetics to learn that they have the power to optimize their health with superior nutrition, which can give them the opportunity for a long and healthy life.

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Gestational Diabetes

Gestational diabetes is a temporary for of Type 2 diabetes that occurs during pregnancy.  In the majority of women found to have this condition, there are no symptoms of diabetes, and the diabetes usually goes away after the baby is born.

However, women with gestational diabetes have a strong likelihood of developing adult onset diabetes later in life due to poor eating habits.

Since gestational diabetes is a sign of nutritional deficiency, it can be overcome with superior nutrition, as defined by the Super Meal Model Diet. 

The Etiology of Type 2 Diabetes

The Epidemiology of Type 2 Diabetes   

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