Key Takeaways:
- For people with diabetes, fruits and vegetables are the best carbohydrates to eat, rather than complex carbohydrates like starch. Fruit sugar (fructose) is the most helpful because it generally doesn't require insulin to enter cells.
- Type 1 diabetes can sometimes be caused by a weakened autonomic nervous system, not just a problem with the pancreas. Weak adrenal glands can contribute to this.
- "Brittle" type 1 diabetics may still have some difficulty controlling blood sugar levels when eating fruit, so monitor carefully.
- For both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, herbal formulas that support the pancreas, kidneys, and adrenal glands can be helpful. A fruit-based diet is recommended.
- Complex carbohydrates like starch are difficult for the human body to break down and digest. Simple sugars like fructose and glucose in fruits and vegetables are more easily utilized.
- Don't fear sugar, but rather focus on simple sugars found in fruits and vegetables instead of complex carbohydrates. Fruit sugar can help ensure cells get the carbon they need.