Comments on: Remove the “Glue” Clogging Up Your Brain And Body http://www.BalancePointBlog.com/remove-the-glue-clogging-up-your-brain-and-body/ Helping you create maximum health... naturally! Sun, 08 Jan 2012 05:28:17 +0000 hourly 1 By: Dr. Bruce http://www.BalancePointBlog.com/remove-the-glue-clogging-up-your-brain-and-body/comment-page-1/#comment-67 Dr. Bruce Tue, 29 Jun 2010 21:31:57 +0000 http://www.BalancePointBlog.com/?p=856#comment-67 Hi David, You make a great point regarding the connection between glycation & diabetes. Any time blood sugar regulation is compromised, glycation is a real threat. I suspect that it's a major factor in many of the complications of diabetes such as neuropathy, blindness, etc. And of course even those who aren't diabetic can suffer from the effects of glycation. Given the modern diet this is inevitable for most people. Because of that I completely agree with you regarding the elimination of refined carbs and artificial sweeteners. And not just for diabetics, but for everyone. Take a look around the blog and you'll see many posts that support this view. Thanks for the comment! Dr. Bruce Hi David,

You make a great point regarding the connection between glycation & diabetes. Any time blood sugar regulation is compromised, glycation is a real threat. I suspect that it’s a major factor in many of the complications of diabetes such as neuropathy, blindness, etc.

And of course even those who aren’t diabetic can suffer from the effects of glycation. Given the modern diet this is inevitable for most people. Because of that I completely agree with you regarding the elimination of refined carbs and artificial sweeteners. And not just for diabetics, but for everyone. Take a look around the blog and you’ll see many posts that support this view.

Thanks for the comment!

Dr. Bruce

]]> By: David http://www.BalancePointBlog.com/remove-the-glue-clogging-up-your-brain-and-body/comment-page-1/#comment-66 David Tue, 29 Jun 2010 21:22:59 +0000 http://www.BalancePointBlog.com/?p=856#comment-66 Don't overlook the connection between glycation and diabetes; it is because of very high levels of glycation that diabetic complications set in -- which is why it is so important to monitor one's blood sugar. Many diabetics, myself included, are aware of the connection between glycation or high blood sugar and the consumption of refined carbohydrates; refined carbs have even been singled out as the biggest single contributor to type II diabetes and obesity. Also, Metformin and other anti-diabetic medicines are way over-prescribed, and because I had pancreatitis due to gallstones, I stopped taking Metformin, which can be contra-indicated in the presence of pancreatitis, and I now rely on insulin as my only medication. However, by getting on a diet that is free of refined carbs and artificial sweeteners, which have toxic side effects of their own, and getting some regular moderatate exercise, I have been able to significantly reduce the amount of insulin I need, though I'm still keeping my blood sugar under very good control. As a side benefit, I do find that I have more energy to get thing done! While this is the first that I've heard of carnosine, I firmly believe that no medication or supplement to treat glycation or blood sugar problems is going to be fully effective unless all refined carbs are removed from the diet !!! Don’t overlook the connection between glycation and diabetes; it is because of very high levels of glycation that diabetic complications set in — which is why it is so important to monitor one’s blood sugar. Many diabetics, myself included, are aware of the connection between glycation or high blood sugar and the consumption of refined carbohydrates; refined carbs have even been singled out as the biggest single contributor to type II diabetes and obesity. Also, Metformin and other anti-diabetic medicines are way over-prescribed, and because I had pancreatitis due to gallstones, I stopped taking Metformin, which can be contra-indicated in the presence of pancreatitis, and I now rely on insulin as my only medication.

However, by getting on a diet that is free of refined carbs and artificial sweeteners, which have toxic side effects of their own, and getting some regular moderatate exercise, I have been able to significantly reduce the amount of insulin I need, though I’m still keeping my blood sugar under very good control. As a side benefit, I do find that I have more energy to get thing done! While this is the first that I’ve heard of carnosine, I firmly believe that no medication or supplement to treat glycation or blood sugar problems is going to be fully effective unless all refined carbs are removed from the diet !!!

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