How Almased can help People with Diabetes
Almost 24 million people suffer from diabetes in the United States – Almased can help most of them to lose weight and lead a healthier lifestyle.
Good news for millions of people with diabetes: Many people who suffer from so-called type 2 diabetes can lose weight with Almased and – combined with physical activity and a sensible diet – minimize dreaded long-term risks of metabolic disorders.
This is how Almased can help:
Scientific studies have proven that people with diabetes can lower their insulin level as well as the equally important leptin level by taking only 50 g of Almased (8 level tablespoons) per day. The diet works immediately, people with diabetes lose weight, the body relaxes and the risk of secondary complications decreases.
Why it is easier for people with type 2 diabetes to lose weight with Almased?
On average, people with diabetes have a significantly higher insulin level than people without diabetes – one of the reasons why it is harder for them to lose weight. The findings of a recent scientific study are especially interesting for people with diabetes. The participants in the study used 50 g Almased daily as part of their diet. The result: their weight decreased and their blood levels - especially the fasting blood sugar level, the fasting insulin level and the long-term blood sugar level - improved noticeably.
The results of another Almased study show that the leptin level improves significantly with weight loss. Leptin plays a major role in the satiety regulation of the brain (telling your body that you’re full) and in the fat burning process. In people who are overweight, those mechanisms are impaired. When weight is lost, particularly in the abdominal area, the feeling of satiety and the fat burning process are typically normalized. A diet incorporating Almased can lead to more weight loss, particularly in the abdominal area. This means that through the Almased Synergy Diet the satiety regulation of the brain as well as the fat burning process can be regulated much more effectively.
Insulin and fat storage – what is the correlation?
Insulin is a "storage hormone” which regulates the carbohydrate and fat metabolisms in the body. An increased insulin level leads to more fat storage in the fat cells. Simultaneously, the breakdown of fat is inhibited. Since Almased has an especially low glycemic index, the insulin level decreases significantly during an Almased-supported diet. This results in an increased fat burning process and improved blood levels.
The importance of the basal metabolic rate
The basal metabolic rate is the amount of calories the body burns while in a state of rest. During a hunger phase, the body works at a minimal level. It uses the calories it gets as slowly and thoroughly as possible. The basal metabolic rate decreases and only then does it tap into fat reserves: it gets the energy it needs from muscle protein before it starts attacking the fat storage. With every diet the body gets used to a lower basal metabolic rate instead of “going back to normal” after the diet. At the same time, the thyroid function is disturbed and the dreaded yo-yo effect sets in. This does not happen on a diet with Almased.
The first step to success
Consume 50 g of Almased (8 level tablespoons; 1.1 carb choices) mixed in water. Measure your blood sugar level on an empty stomach and 2 hours after the Almased shake. This is an easy way to find out how Almased affects your blood sugar. The goal is a blood sugar level of 120-140 mg/dl after 2 hours.
Three questions for Professor Gerhard Uhlenbruck, MD and Director of the Institute for Immunobiology at the University of Cologne, Germany:
In the past, diets rich in protein have been thought to increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and kidney dysfunction. Does this still hold true?
No, that idea has been refuted. Even people with diabetes and regular kidney function benefit from a diet rich in protein, such as Almased.
How do people with diabetes best use Almased?
Take 50 g of Almased (8 level tablespoons) mixed in water for breakfast. That equals 1.1 carb choices. If you have to inject insulin, you calculate the amount of insulin for only 1 carb choice because of the low glycemic index of Almased. It is important to measure the blood sugar level two hours after the shake has been consumed. If the measurement is between 120 and 140 mg/dl, you are on the right track.
And how does Almased influence insulin and blood sugar levels?
Recent studies have shown that an Almased-supported diet significantly lowers the insulin level as well as the HbA1c level, which measures the blood sugar level of approximately the past 4 weeks.