Do You Know the Signs Associated With Diabetes?
Remember, if left unchecked, diabetes can lead to many other health complications…
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Are You Sure Your Doing All You Can To Insure Type 2 Diabetes Does Not Affect Your Health?
For several decades, the prevalence of type 2 diabetes has steadily increased in America. In adult Americans, there are now more than 11 million cases of type 2 diabetes and close to 40 million people with prediabetes. This condition is characterized by blood sugar levels above average but not high enough to diagnose full-blown diabetes.
Diabetes is a chronic, progressive disease that affects the body’s ability to process sugar and causes blood glucose levels to become too high. A person with diabetes has elevated blood sugar levels because the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or cells do not respond appropriately.
The study, published in Diabetes Care, found that vegetarians and vegans were less likely than meat-eaters to develop diabetes. Even after researchers adjusted for factors such as age, body mass index (BMI), smoking status, and physical activity levels, those who ate a vegetarian diet still had a 22 percent lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes than non-vegetarians.
Eating a diet rich in plant foods, such as vegetables and whole grains—and lower in red meat—can help reduce your risk for diabetes. However, the researchers said the reasons why vegetarians were less likely than meat-eaters to develop type 2 diabetes are unclear. One possibility is that eating a vegetarian diet may lower insulin resistance levels, a significant risk factor for developing diabetes. Another option is that vegetarians may have a lower risk of diabetes because they tend to be leaner than non-vegetarians. However, vegetarians also generally have lower rates of obesity and high blood pressure, which can increase your risk for type 2 diabetes.
If you know someone who is diabetic, let them know about how a vegan or vegetarian diet might help their condition.
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About Candidasis
There are more than 20 species of Candida, the most common being Candida albicans. These fungi live on all surfaces of our bodies. Candida yeast grows naturally in the gut, however, when this yeast multiplies out of control it can unbalance your whole system, creating an acidic environment where yeast over-growth and bad bacteria can thrive. Over time this imbalance in the intestinal flora lowers the immune system, leaving the us open to sickness and disease…. In addition, the presence of heavy metals in a person with Candida can mean that even when they are on a strict anti-candida diet the yeast may not be brought under control. After more thant 2 years of research, CHI’s Candida detox and rebuild program has been carefully designed to target the problem by seeking to eliminate the yeast overgrowth on a permanent basis. Sending everyone love peace and health, Bobby
Are You At Risk From A Candida Albicans Overgrowth?
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If the answer is yes to any of the above, then read on…
When Should You Do A Candida Detox
If you suffer from or suspect that you suffer from any of the aforementioned symptoms you may have Candida.
If you have you been following an anti-Candida diet for some time and still experience any of the aforementioned symptoms.
If you suspect they may have heavy metals in their system.
The Diet
The anti-candida diet is designed to starve the yeast, reduce acidity and bring the body back to its ideal pH balance. It consists of energy soups, green juices and living foods that alkalize your system. During the Candida Detoxificaton program you will include herbal tinctures, probiotics and natural supplements to target the yeast, zeolite a liquid mineral supplement to chelate heavy metals.
The Program
This detox will help you for re-establish the balance of good bacteria and yeast in the colon. You will restore healthy bowel function, relieving gas, bloating and other candida symptoms. You will remove heavy metals so as to eliminate yeast overgrowth on a permanent basis.
The Candida Detoxification Program comprises a special anti-candida diet of special energy soups, fresh green juices and living foods, herbal tinctures and natural supplements, zeolite mineral supplement to chelate heavy metals, probiotics, Candida detox therapies including daily far Infrared sauna sessions, daily use of the electronic Candida-Parasite cleansing uint, daily health education classes, proper food prep classes, welcome kit including everything you will need for your Candida detoxification program.
For more information relating to Candida and home testing for it, please read the following article by our Health Education Director, Bobby http://www.creativehealthinstitute.com/blog/yeastovergrowth/
Program Includes Everything You Need To Take Charge!
- A Candida Detox diet based in the traditional teachings of Dr Ann Wigmore.
- Specific foods including energy soups, juices and teas
- Probiotics
- Superfood supplementation
- Herbal tinctures
- Natural supplements
- Essential Oils
- Zeolite Mineral Supplement for chelation of heavy metals
- Daily use of the electronic Candida-Parasite clearing unit.
- Far infrared sauna therapy sessions daily
- Daily health education and food preparation classes
- Post- detox guidelines to help you transition from your detox
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Creative Health Institutes Teaching On COPD Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Many people come to Creative Health Institute to learn how to get relief from COPD. We have a complete training program for those who need help or would like to help those who suffer from this terrible disease.
Our Health and Education Director Robert “Bobby Morgan” teaches classes which cover all the specific types of foods and herbs which are used in helping COPD sufferers obtain relief. If you know of anyone who is suffering from this disease or you would like to lean learn more about COPD, call Creative Health Institutes toll free number, 866.426.1213 and we will send a information packed brochure, which cover CHI’s COPD programs.
Causes of COPD
The primary causes of COPD is long term cigarette smoking, the more years you smoke and the more packs you smoke, the greater your risk. Symptoms of COPD usually appear about 10 years after you start smoking, but other irritants can cause COPD including second hand smoke, occupational dust, vapors, hazardous fumes, asbestos as well as air pollution have all been shown to be contributing factors. In very rare cases, COPD results from a genetic disorder that causes low levels of a protein called alpha-1-antitrypsin.
Early Warning Signs
Early warning signs of COPD are unique to each person and you may not even realize that you are having trouble breathing. Therefore we have put together some signs to watch for. If you find that you have any of these symptoms you may want to talk to your doctor since a change, combination or increase in the symptoms I have listed may be an early warning sign of COPD.
Are You Experiencing One Or More Of The Following:
1. An increase in the amount of sputum produced (Sputum: The mucus and other matter brought up from the lungs, bronchi, and trachea that one may cough up and spit out or swallow)
2. An increase in the thickness or stickiness of sputum
3. A change in sputum color to yellow or green or the presence of blood in the sputum
4. An increase in the severity of shortness of breath, cough and/or wheezing
5. Using more pillows or sleeping in a chair instead of a bed to avoid shortness of breath
6. A general feeling of ill health
7. Ankle swelling
8. Forgetfulness, confusion, slurring of speech and sleepiness
9. Increasing morning headaches, dizzy spells, restlessness
10. Trouble sleeping
11. An unexplained increase or decrease in weight
12. Increased feeling of fatigue and lack of energy that is persistent
13. A lack of sexual drive
Once COPD has been diagnosed, early treatment is most effective, timely assessment of your symptoms can help you and your healthcare provider decide the type of treatment that will most benefit you.
Many of our guests have chosen to augment their treatment of COPD with more holistic approaches designed to strengthening their immune systems. They feel that eating raw living foods diet, drinking wheatgrass and taking wheatgrass baths, enemas and implants, help to alleviate many of their COPD symptoms. Guests also use herbs and supplements. to enhance their ability to deal effectively with COPD. Some of the herbs and supplements our guests seem to find helpful are:
Herbs & Supplements
1. Comfrey leaves – help because they stimulate new cell growth and support quick healing. This makes it an excellent natural remedy for the lungs. It inhibits the cough reflex, softens and soothes damaged and inflamed bronchial mucus membranes. It helps to loosen mucus from the bronchial tubes so that it does not accumulate. You can buy comfrey leaf or root in various forms. Check with your Doctor before taking this herb.
2. Black tea – many COPD sufferers turn to tea for relief from tightening in the chest. Black tea contains chemicals related to the stimulant theophylline, which is also the basis of many modern medical remedies. Three or four cups of black tea can open airway passages and ease breathing.
3. Ginkgo – when used regularly the active ingredient has helped some patients to cut down on prescribed medication. Taken three times a day for a week or a month at a time. Ginkgo helps relax the lungs and keeps the breathing passage clear. Check with your Doctor before taking this herb.
4. Vitamin C and magnesium – improves lung function.
5. Pleurisy Root – possesses a specific action on the lungs, assisting expectoration, subduing inflammation and exerting a general mild tonic effect on the system, making it valuable in all chest complaints. It is of great use in pleurisy, mitigating the pain and relieving the difficulty of breathing, and is also recommended in pulmonary catarrh. The infusion may be prepared by taking 1 teaspoonful of the powder in a cupful of boiling water. The decoction is taken in doses of 2 to 3 fluid ounces. The dose of the fluid extract is 1/2 to 1 drachm; of Asclepin, 1 to 4 grains. A much-recommended herbal recipe is: Essence of composition powder, 1 OZ.; fluid extract of Pleurisy Root, 1 OZ. Mix and take a teaspoonful three or four times daily in warm water. Doctor before taking this herb.
6. Yerba Santa Holy Herb – medicines prepared with it or its extracts to treat bronchial and laryngeal problems. In addition, in combination with other herbs such as Grindelia robusta (good for Asthmatic bronchitis) yerba santa is also effective in curing insistent pulmonary infections, hay fever and asthma. There is no proven safe or effective dose for yerba santa in adults. Traditionally, 1-2 milliliters of fluid extract has been taken by mouth with a spoon every 3-4 hours for no more than ten days.
If you have questions about any Creative Health Institute program conact Robert (Bobby) Morgan, health education director.
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What Are Normal Blood Sugar Levels
Normal blood sugar level range between 80 and 120. A dangerous blood sugar level can mean it is too high or to low. Creative Health Institute does not treat or diagnosis diabetes. After you have been diagnosed diabetes type 2, we can teach you how to work on reversing it and bringing your blood sugar levels into the normal range, usually within 21 days. Whether you have diabetes or not you should consult your doctor if you are experiencing symptoms of abnormal blood sugar, or feel that its not within the normal range. So consult with your doctor, then you can make an informed decision as to where to go from there.
Some symptoms of abnormal blood sugar levels
- The first symptom of diabetes is often excessive thirst (unrelated to exercise, hot weather, or short-term illness)
- Excessive hunger (you know you’ve eaten “enough” but are still hungry all the time)
- Frequent urination (often noticed because you must wake up repeatedly during the night)
- Tiredness and fatigue (possibly severe enough to make you fall asleep unexpectedly after meals), one of the most common symptoms of diabetes.
While many of the signs and symptoms of diabetes can also be related to other causes, testing for diabetes is very easy, and the constant/regular presence of one or more of these symptoms over an extended period of time should be checked by a physician.
If diabetes is suspected, tested for, and diagnosed when those symptoms first start appearing, other more serious symptoms of advanced diabetes can often be prevented or have their onset significantly delayed through diet, exercise and proper blood sugar management.
However, often the ‘minor’ symptoms of diabetes go unrecognized, and physical and neurological problems may arise, resulting in some of the following symptoms:
- Blurred vision(diabetes can lead to macular degeneration and eventual blindness)
- Numbness and/or tingling in the hands and feet. (symptoms of diabetes which causes nerve damage in the extremities)
- Slow healing of minor scratches and wounds (diabetes often leads to impaired immune system function)
- Recurrent or hard-to-treat yeast infections in women (another sign of impaired immune function)
- Dry or itchy skin (peripheral neuropathy also affects circulation and proper sweat gland function)
If you or someone you know are experiencing these symptoms an appointment with a physician should be made as soon as possible.
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Latest Study Shows Caffeine Has A Negative Affect On Blood Sugar Levels
Caffeine Raises Blood Sugar Levels In Type 2 Diabetics
It may come as quite a shock to those type 2 diabetics who regularly consume caffeine to hear that studies are now showing that caffeine raises blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetics.
I’m a regular diet coke drinker and I thought that because there is no sugar in diet coke it was safe for me to drink regularly…I was wrong.
The American Diabetes Association announced the findings of a Duke University study which showed that caffeine raised the blood glucose levels of type 2 diabetics throughout the day and especially after meals.
Previous studies on the link between caffeine and diabetes had shown that caffeine consumption lowered the risk of type 2 diabetes. Those who drank the most caffeine were the least likely to develop type 2 diabetes. It was these finding that has led many people to believe that caffeine had no ill effect on diabetics, in-fact it was helpful in lowering blood sugar.
What the Duke University study is now showing is that in people who have type 2 diabetes, caffeine raised their blood sugar levels throughout the day. So even if they drank caffeine in the morning it had an effect on their blood sugar level throughout the entire day making it difficult to keep it under control.
So what is suggested? Well, if you are a type 2 diabetic and you are finding it difficult to keep your blood glucose levels in the normal range you may want to examine the amount of caffeine you are consuming.
Now that studies have shown caffeine raises blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetics you may want to monitor the amount of caffeine that you consume, including soft drinks, tea, etc.
Think about how you can replace your caffeine jolt with healthy alternatives. Contact us here at Creative Health Institute and we will be glad to share some ideas which will help you balance your blood sugar levels and balance your life.
Wishing all of our friends the best day ever.
Bobby Morgan
Program Director
Creative Health Institute
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What Is Type 2 Diabetes
With Type 2 diabetes your body might be producing too little insulin, or it might not be reacting to the insulin correctly. Either way, the end result is that glucose builds up in the bloodstream instead of going into the cells. Left untreated, high blood sugar can cause serious long-term health problems.
Type 2 diabetes usually appears later in life, often between the ages of 35-45 years. As it often develops slowly, many people may not recognise the symptoms, and may have diabetes without knowing it.
If you have recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, you are one of the lucky ones. Many people have diabetes without knowing it, and are at much greater risk of long term medical complications.
Finding out you have diabetes can be upsetting, but it should not prevent you from living a long and happy life. You may need to make a few changes in your lifestyle, but these changes are also good advice for non-diabetics, so probably a good idea anyway.
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Obesity: Ten Things You Thought You Knew
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Why Has Obesity Gotten Worse Over The Years?
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Bobby Say’s Two Ounces Of Almonds Contain More Protein Than A Typical Egg
Almond Nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | DV (%) |
Nutrient Density |
World’s Healthiest Foods Rating |
| Manganese- | 0.90 mg | 45.0 | 3.9 | very good |
| vitamin E | 8.97 mg | 44.9 | 3.9 | very good |
| magnesium | 98.67 mg | 24.7 | 2.2 | good |
| tryptophan | 0.07 g | 21.9 | 1.9 | good |
| copper | 0.40 mg | 20.0 | 1.7 | good |
| vitamin B2 (riboflavin) | 0.30 mg | 17.6 | 1.5 | good |
| phosphorus | 168.70 mg | 16.9 | 1.5 | good |
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Exotic Herbs Which May Help Contol And Help Reverse Diabetes…
We do not recommend ever utilizing herbs for medicinal purposes without discussing them with your doctor. Creative Health Institutes twenty-one day diabetes reversal program is based in our belief that a living body needs living food and when it is supplied a variety of living foods it will respond and heal itself. We considered, it wise for you to refer to your family doctor before proceeding to enter into any treatments.
Bitter Gourd appears to have a very positive affect on keeping sugar spikes down and insulin levels stable. Many diabetics consume bitter gourd as a regularly as part of their diet. Bitter gourd is also been shown to have many other health benefits.
Bitter gourd is a tropical vegetable, which is cultivated mainly in the Asian and African countries. It is also known by the name of ‘Karela’ and has a rough, warty skin. As the name suggests, the vegetable is bitter in taste and has a skin that is dark green in color.
Diabetics usually consume bitter gourd in the form of a powder or juice, but it is also used in traditional Asian dishes. The standard protocol is to consume bitter gourd first thing in the morning. Many diabetics sprinkle bitter gourd on their first meal of the day. While others feel its better to consume it alone, or if in a powder form mix it with warm water and drink it.
Butea Leaves, is another amazing herb from India. Though the tree has many other healing properties it isthe leaf when boiled, that releases the phytochemicals which almost immediately reduce blood sugar. The picture that should have been here (sorry) shows the flowering of the pods on the tree. Each pod has a seed that when dried and powered becomes a very powerful worm and parasite remover. In Ayurveda medicine the leaf a also chewed.
Cinnamonis such an amazing herb and of all the exotic herbs its most familiar to North Americana. What is not generally known is that cinnamon is antiviral and is strong stimulator of insulin activity and is very beneficial in the treatment of diabetes and many other health challenges which require the reduction of viral pathogens and the regulation of blood sugar. It helps to keep the blood sugar in check and has been shown to be more powerful than turmeric, cloves or bay leaves. Like most herbs the bark and twigs of the cinnamon tree has many other uses in helping our bodies to overcome health challenges.
Curry Leaves, is being shown to be a major player in the reversal of diabetes. Researchers from the department of pharmacy at King’s College London say they have found scientific justification for the use of alternative medicine. Scientists believe that the Indian curry leaf may contain phyto-chemicals which slow down the rate of starch-to-glucose breakdown in people with diabetes. The tree’s leaves could have the ability to control the amount of glucose entering the bloodstream. Chewing on ten fully grown leave every morning is believed to help with the lowering blood sugar and to help the pancreas to regulate insulin. chewing curry leaves is also said to help with weight loss. Its is estimated that 80% of the baby boomers are overweight and that many of them are suffering from the effects of type 2 diabetes.
Fenugreek is easy to grow right in your kitchen and had the ability to control glucose metabolis and at the same time it has a strong modulating effect on blood lipid levels which may substantially reduce the risk of atherosclerosis. Most diabetics, have lipid imbalances, Fenugreek has demonstrated to have the remarkable ability to lower cholesterol, triglycerides and LDL levels while raising HDL levels (good cholesterol) .
Fenugreek Seeds can be consumed in man different ways and forms. Some people eat the spouts and seeds raw before retiring while others put them in with juices and drinks. You can also purchase the powdered form. Another way to get the benefits of fenugreek is to soak the seeds in the water overnight and drink them along with the water the next morning.
Indian Gooseberry a middle-sized tree and is indigenous to India. The berry can only be harvested about 3 months of the year. The berry is high in Vitamin C helps in controlling diabetes. The juice of the Indian Gooseberry can be added to bitter gourd and with a small amount of honey as a carrier, this combination is thought to be an excellent way to diabetes since it provides nutrients for the pancreas, helping to release insulin.
Even though there is little to worry about when taking these natural herbs, they still might have interaction with whatever medication you are taking. It is better to be safe than sorry. This list of exotic herbs is not an exhaustive one and there are many more that are believed to have a great affect on diabetes. I am planning on discussing them in the near future, any help or information from our readers as to what they have found would be greatly appreciated.
Love and Blessings,
Bobby
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Yeast Infections, A Quick Overview
There are many natural treatments for yeast infections. The challenge is finding the one that will eliminate the symptoms, bring immediate comfort and quickly strengthen your body, so your immune system will keep any new over growth of yeast in check.
One of the twenty funguses known as Candida Albicans usually causes a yeast infection and the infection it causes is Candidiasis. It is estimated that over 75% of women suffer from vaginal yeast infection at least once in their lifetime. Even with such a large percentage of women suffers, Candidiasis is not just a “female disease”, it is also found in males and in children as well, no matter what age or sex. Candida yeast also produce (as a waste product) more than 75 toxic substances that poison the human body. The two major toxins (canditoxin and ethanol) have a negative effect on our brain and can significantly interfere with our biochemical processes. If Candida Albicans is not treated properly, it can cause many severe health challenges.
There are many natural treatments for yeast infections. The challenge is finding the one that will eliminate the symptoms, bring immediate comfort and quickly strengthen your body, so your immune system will keep any new over growth of yeast in check.
One of the twenty funguses known as Candida Albicans usually causes a yeast infection and the infection it causes is Candidiasis. It is estimated that over 75% of women suffer from vaginal yeast infection at least once in their lifetime. Even with such a large percentage of women suffers, Candidiasis is not just a “female disease”, it is also found in males and in children as well, no matter what age or sex. Candida yeast also produce (as a waste product) more than 75 toxic substances that poison the human body. The two major toxins (canditoxin and ethanol) have a negative effect on our brain and can significantly interfere with our biochemical processes. If Candida Albicans is not treated properly, it can cause many severe health challenges.
Not all people who are infected with Candidiasis get the same symptoms, some of the ways the infection shows up are in the forms of: acne, allergies, arthritis, athlete’s foot , attention deficit disorder – ADD, bloating, blurred vision, brain fog, carbohydrate cravings, chronic rashes, constipation, chronic feeling of tiredness or fatigue, depression, digestive problems and pain, eczema, headaches, hypoglycemia, irritable bowel syndrome – IBS, itching or burning sensation in our intimate parts irritability, jock itch, joint pain-especially hips, hands and knees, menstrual pain, muscle aches, oral thrush, painful urination, painful sex, premenstrual syndrome – PMS, rectal itching, vaginal odor, vaginal discharge and vaginal itching.
This listing of possible symptoms is not intended to be fully comprehensive and is not intended to cover every type of symptom. It is wise to seek help from your trusted health advisor, as some of the symptoms could be indications of other health challenges.
The good news is there is a way of eating that will not only help to treat yeast infections, it actually cures them, forever! The cure is is a living food diet, based on Ann Wigmore’s Living Food Lifestyle. This cure is as easy as it gets, because instead of eating processed or cooked foods, meats, dairy and eggs, you replace them with fresh organic fruits, sprouts, nuts, seeds and vegetables. With almost an unlimited variety of food and thousands of recipes to choose from, this healing diet is only limited by your imagination.
The most beautiful thing about the Living Food Lifestyle way of eating is that it bring your body back into a natural balance, so all your body’s systems will be working in harmony and working together to produce optimum levels of health and wellness.
If you choose this way of eating to eliminating your yeast infections, you can say goodbye to your infections and many other health challenges you may be dealing with. If you need more information on the Living Foods Lifestyle, feel free to call our toll free number:
The good news is there is a way of eating that will not only help to treat yeast infections, it actually cures them, forever! The cure is is a living food diet, based on Ann Wigmore’s Living Food Lifestyle. This cure is as easy as it gets, because instead of eating processed or cooked foods, meats, dairy and eggs, you replace them with fresh organic fruits, sprouts, nuts, seeds and vegetables. With almost an unlimited variety of food and thousands of recipes to choose from, this healing diet is only limited by your imagination.
The most beautiful thing about the Living Food Lifestyle way of eating is that it bring your body back into a natural balance, so all your body’s systems will be working in harmony and working together to produce optimum levels of health and wellness.
If you choose this way of eating to eliminating your yeast infections, you can say goodbye to your infections and many other health challenges you may be dealing with. If you need more information on the Living Foods Lifestyle, feel free to call our toll free number:
888.221.6623 or visit us on our website.
Make this the best year ever…
Robert Morgan – Bobby
Creative Health Institute
866.426.1213
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Diabetes Complications
Heart disease and stroke
· In 2004, heart disease was noted on 68% of diabetes-related death certificates among people aged 65 years or older.
· In 2004, stroke was noted on 16% of diabetes-related death certificates among people aged 65 years or older.
· Adults with diabetes have heart disease death rates about 2 to 4 times higher than adults without diabetes.
· The risk for stroke is 2 to 4 times higher among people with diabetes.
High blood pressure
· In 2003-2004, 75% of adults with self-reported diabetes had blood pressure greater than or equal to 130/80 mmHg, or used prescription medications for hypertension.
Blindness
· Diabetes is the leading cause of new cases of blindness among adults aged 20-74 years.
· Diabetic retinopathy causes 12,000 to 24,000 new cases of blindness each year.
Kidney disease
· Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure, accounting for 44% of new cases in 2005.
· In 2005, 46,739 people with diabetes began treatment for end-stage kidney disease in the United States and Puerto Rico.
· In 2005, a total of 178,689 people with end-stage kidney disease due to diabetes were living on chronic dialysis or with a kidney transplant in the United States and Puerto Rico.
Nervous system disease (Neuropathy)
· About 60% to 70% of people with diabetes have mild to severe forms of nervous system damage.
Amputation
· More than 60% of nontraumatic lower-limb amputations occur in people with diabetes.
· In 2004, about 71,000 nontraumatic lower-limb amputations were performed in people with diabetes.
If you know someone who is suffering from diabetes tell them about Creative Health Institute and how they can learn to bring their blood sugar back to normal in as little as 21 days.
Wishing all of our friends and family the best lives ever…
Robert Morgan
Health & Education Director
Creative Health Institute
Robert Morgan, Naturopath 
