Summary:
- For most concerned with Type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes, glucose AND lipid management are important.
- Insulin resistance plays a major role in Type 2 diabetes and increases the risk of diabetic complications such as heart disease, eye, nerve, and kidney damage
- Oxidative stress is a factor in insulin resistance.
- Within the diabetic condition, oxidative stress is increased and antioxidant defenses are diminished.
- Some antioxidants, minerals and vitamins have been clinically shown to reduce oxidative stress and insulin resistance in Type 2 diabetes.
- Diabatrol™ is a nutraceutical dietary supplement that has been clinically documented to lower and stabilize blood sugar levels, reduce insulin resistance and have beneficial effects on lipid management.
Diabetes is a multifaceted health condition, which affects a number of metabolic functions in the body. Frequently the diabetic condition involves alterations to both glucose and lipid (fatty acids and/or cholesterol) metabolism. Diet plays a very important role in managing both these metabolic issues. Positive changes in the diet can help create a healthy nutritional foundation and complement an overall diabetes management program.
Medical researchers are in general agreement that the symptoms of Type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes most often result from insulin resistance and/or reduced insulin secretion. Insulin resistance is the primary cause of elevated blood glucose levels in patients with Type 2 and pre-diabetic conditions.[1, 2] Insulin resistance is also an indicator of unhealthy levels of triglycerides and HDL (good cholesterol), and increased risk of heart disease.[3-5] With regular daily use, Diabatrol’s active ingredients help reduce oxidative stress and insulin resistance, thereby promoting healthy glucose metabolism and reducing glucose levels in the bloodstream.
Total Antioxidant Capacity of Various Fruits and Vegetables 
Much medical research has focused on the role of oxidative stress in diabetes and its related health complications.[6] Numerous studies have linked increased oxidative stress to insulin resistance.[7-12] When patients have high blood sugar levels, oxidative stress is increased [11, 12, 13] and antioxidant defenses are diminished.[13-15] In both healthy individuals and diabetic patients, reduction of oxidative stress was found to improve insulin sensitivity as well as improve Beta-cell function.[14]
Oxidative stress can greatly increase other health risks associated with diabetes, such as, heart disease, kidney dysfunction, and damage to the eyes and nerve system. Clinical trials in patients treated with antioxidants have demonstrated improved insulin sensitivity in cases of insulin resistance.[16–19] Diabatrol is high in natural antioxidants [20] and can be integral in maintaining healthy glucose metabolism.
Insulin resistance in patients with Type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes is frequently associated with high triglyceride and low HDL (good cholesterol) levels.[21-25] Heart disease is the most common complication for patients with diabetes or pre-diabetes symptoms. Lowering unhealthy LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels, and improving HDL levels, are important aspects of minimizing heart disease risks. Insulin resistance elevates insulin levels within the body. High insulin levels influence lipid metabolism and increase circulating levels of triglycerides and LDL. The active ingredients in Diabatrol have been clinically documented to significantly lower LDL cholesterol and triglycerides in humans and animals.[20, 26, 27] Diabatrol also contains high levels of unique antioxidants not found in other whole grain products. These unique tocotrienols appear to lower LDL cholesterol levels and improve HDL levels.[20, 28]
Dieticians and Certified Diabetes Educators often recommend diets that provide a diverse balance of antioxidants, fiber, and important vitamins/minerals as nutritional supplements to help provide proper nutritional balance for healthy blood sugar metabolism. The synergistic nutrient interaction in such diets provides many health and wellness benefits that have been scientifically documented.[16-19] Diabatrol is a nutrient dense and balanced dietary supplement, that has been formulated with this synergism in mind. The active ingredients in Diabatrol contain over eighty natural antioxidants, formulated with whole grain fiber, vitamins and minerals to provide a synergistic nutritional benefit for individuals concerned about oxidative stress, insulin resistance, and the health risks associated with diabetes.[20] The active ingredients in Diabatrol contain at least three novel antioxidants that are proven to be 10 to 33 times more effective at neutralizing oxidative stress than conventional antioxidants.[29, 30]
Vitamins and minerals alone per se do not reduce blood sugar levels. If they did, anyone using a complete multi-vitamin would not be concerned with diabetes. A healthy human body has resilient storage mechanisms for many vitamins and minerals. However, people with diabetes often retain lower levels of some key nutrients and antioxidants when compared to healthy subjects.[31-34] As an example, researchers found a 75% reduction in vitamin B1 among patients with Type 2 diabetes compared to subjects having normal glucose metabolism.[35] A common symptom of diabetes is frequent urination, up to five times the urination rate of non-diabetics. Nutrients are lost in these additional excretions.[36] In clinical trials, magnesium and chromium have been found to enhance insulin signaling and decrease insulin resistance.[37-44] Other minerals and vitamins also allow antioxidants to be more effective in reducing oxidative stress.[45, 46] Diabatrol contains high levels of all the mentioned vitamins and minerals plus additional nutrients needed in a healthy diabetic diet. See the Nutrition Facts page for a complete nutritional profile.
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