According to the Mayo Clinic Type 2 diabetes, once known as adult-onset or noninsulin-dependent diabetes, is a chronic condition that affects the way your body metabolizes sugar (glucose), your body's important source of fuel.

Here's info about Natural Methods forType 2 Diabetes, the Interaction of Pharmaceutical Drugs and the Possible Dangers and why you should avoid Statin Drugs:

VITAMINS AND SUPPLEMENTS

Type	Action	Type	Action
Alpha-lipoic Acid	controls blood sugar	Chromium Picolinate	improves insulin efficiency
Kyolic Garlic	stabilizes sugar levels	L- Carnitine	mobilizes fat
Vitamin C	stops vascular problems; prevents diabetic amputations	L-Glutamine	reduces sugar cravings, helps insulin release
Vitamin B complex Vitamin B6	improves glucose metabolism	Vanadium aids	insulin movement of glucose to the cells
Vitamin B12	Stops diabetic neuropathy	Quercetin	helps protect the eyes
Biotin and inositol		Zinc
Manganese	key enzyme for glucose metabolism	Coenzyme Q10	stabilizes blood sugar
Vitamin D	stabilizes blood sugar	Magnesium and Calcium
Vitamin E	improves circulation	Vitamin A
Copper		Maitake Mushroom
Pycnogenol	cardiovascular health	DHEA

 

HERBS

Herb	Action	Herb	Action
Astralgus	stabilizes blood sugar	Bitter Lemon	helps regulate blood sugar levels
Spirulina	stabilizes blood sugar	Dandelion Root	converts nutrients into glucose
Cedar Berries	helps pancreas	Fenugreek seeds	reduces blood sugar and cholesterol levels
Hawthorn Berries	heart health	Ginseng/ Ginseng Tea	lowers blood sugar levels, reduces insulin resistance
Huckleberry	helps insulin production	Juniper Berries	lowers blood glucose levels
Gymnema Sylvestre	promotes glucose utilization in the cells	Cinnamon	positive effect on the glycemic control and the lipid profile
Cloves	protect the heart, liver and lens of the eye	Rosemary	helps normalize blood sugar levels and promotes weight loss
Oregano	lowers blood sugar levels	Sage	metformin-like effects
Garlic	decreases serum glucose, total cholesterol, urea, triglycerides, urea and creatinine levels while increasing serum insulin	Curry Leaves	stabilize blood sugar levels
Ginger	normalize blood sugar	Turmeric	Stablizes blood sugar levels
Cayenne	Stablizes blood sugar levels	Marjoram	Stablizes blood sugar levels

 

FOOD

GOOD FOODS

Berries, brewers yeast, goat cheese, eggs, Cold pressed Virgin Olive Oil, Cold Pressed flaxseed oil, Distilled water, cold water fish, dried beans, garlic, Organic berries, Organic vegetables, oats, fresh juices (carrot, celery, beet), only raw unsalted walnuts and almonds, kelp sauerkraut, organic soybeans, oat bran, rice bran, stevia

 

BAD FOODS

No junk food, candy, processed foods, white flour, sugar, salt, soda, coffee, alcohol, saturated fats, limit red meat, no pork, non-dairy creamers, tea, margarine, PABA, L-cysteineartificial sugar substitutes, artificial, preservatives, dyes, flavorings or food additives

 

NATURAL THERAPIES

NATURAL THERAPY AND HINTS

Avoid stress and tension - Exercise, Massage, Meditation, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Magnet Therapies, Naturopathy, Aromatherapy, Homeopathy

 

DRUGS THAT ELEVATE CHOLESTEROL

steroids, oral contraceptives, diuretics, levadopa and beta blockers

 

DRUGS THAT CAUSE BLOOD SUGAR SPIKES

There are more than 390 prescription drug medicines can raise your glucose and cause blood sugar spikes. For the list visit this website: (http://www.diabetesincontrol.com/drugs-that-can-affect-blood-glucose-levels/)
These are some of them from Web MD:

Steroids (also called corticosteroids)	They treat diseases caused by inflammation, like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and allergies. Common steroids include hydrocortisone and prednisone. But steroid creams (for a rash) or inhalers (for asthma) aren't a problem. These include: hydrocortisone, methylprednisone, cortef, A-Hydrocort, medrol, oraorel, Dexpakm hexadrol, betamethasone, decadrun
Mental Health Problem Drugs	Anxiety, ADHD, depression, and other mental health problem drugs. These include: clozapine, olanzapine, risperidone, quetiapine, xanax, ativan, valium, klonopin
High Blood Pressure Drugs	Such as beta-blockers and thiazide diuretics. These include: Bumex, Hygroton,Diuril,Lasix, Edecrin, Lozol, Endurion, Esidrex, hydroddiuril, Microzide
Adrenaline and Asthma Drugs	Adrenaline for severe allergic reactions. High doses of asthma medicines, or drugs that you inject for asthma treatment, Isotretinoin for acne, Tacrolimus, which you get after an organ transplant, Some medicines that treat HIV and hepatitis C and birthcontrol pills
Statins	Statins are among the most widely prescribed drugs on the market, with more than 1 in 4 Americans over 45 taking them. Statins are supposed to lower cholesterol These include: Lipitor, Crestor, Lescol, Mevacor, Altoprev, Zocor, Livad.

WHY STATIN DRUGS DON'T WORK

This info is a recap taken from Dr. Mercola's website. For the complete article visit this link: https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2016/02/10/5-reasons-why-you-should-not-take-statins.aspx

1. They Don't Work	One report published in the Expert Review of Clinical Pharmacology concluded that statin advocates used a statistical tool called relative risk reduction (RRR) to amplify statins' trivial beneficial effects. If you look at absolute risk, statin drugs benefit just 1 percent of the population. This means that out of 100 people treated with the drugs, one person will have one less heart attack. This doesn't sound so impressive, so statin supporters use a different statistic called relative risk. "An important feature of relative risk is that it tells you nothing about the actual risk." Research published in Expert Review of Clinical Pharmacology revealed that, in contrast to the current belief that cholesterol reduction with statins decreases atherosclerosis, the drugs may instead actually stimulate atherosclerosis and heart failure.
2. Statins Reduce CoQ10	So while one of statins' claims to fame is warding off heart disease, you're actually increasing your risk when you deplete your body of CoQ10. The depletion of CoQ10 caused by the drug is why statins can increase your risk of acute heart failure. So if you're taking a statin drug, you MUST take Coenzyme Q10 as a supplement. If you're over 40, I would strongly recommend taking ubiquinol instead of CoQ10, as it's far more effectively absorbed by your body.
3. Statins Reduce Vitamin K2	Vitamin K2's biological role is to help move calcium into the proper areas in your body, such as your bones and teeth. It also plays a role in removing calcium from areas where it shouldn't be, such as in your arteries and soft tissues. Statin drugs inhibit the function of vitamin K2 in your body, which means taking them may put you at risk of vitamin K2 deficiency, a condition known to contribute to a number of chronic diseases, including: osteoporosis, heart disease, heart attack and stroke.
4. Statins Reduce Ketone Production	Statins lower cholesterol by inhibiting the enzyme in your liver that produces cholesterol. Unfortunately this is the same enzyme that produces not only CoQ10 but also ketones, which are crucial nutrients to feed your mitochondria to help control aging.
5. Increased Risk of Serious Diseases	Because statins deplete your body of CoQ10, inhibit synthesis of vitamin K2, and reduce the production of ketone bodies, they increase your risk of other serious diseases. This includes: Cancer, Cataracts, Alzheimer's, Huntington's, and Parkinson's disease, Musculoskeletal Disorders like Myalgia, muscle weakness, muscle cramps, autoimmune muscle disease and tendinous diseases. But more important Statin Drugs can cause Diabetes! Statins have been shown to increase your risk of diabetes via a number of different mechanisms. The most important one is that they increase insulin resistance and statins increase your diabetes risk by raising your blood sugar. Statins work by preventing your liver from making cholesterol. As a result, your liver returns the sugar to your bloodstream, which raises your blood sugar levels. These drugs also rob your body of certain valuable nutrients, which can also impact your blood sugar levels. Two nutrients in particular, vitamin D and CoQ10, are both needed to maintain ideal blood glucose levels. A 2011 meta-analysis confirmed the higher the dosage of statin drugs being taken, the greater the diabetes risk.

This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease and we recommend you check with your health care practitioner before beginning any treatment.

 

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