Both types of Diabetes are conditions caused by too high blood sugar. Child-onset diabetes (Type 1) is thought to be caused by a cross-reaction between a protein in milk and beef, and a protein in the pancreas. This reaction occurs if pre-disposed infants are fed dairy products or beef in their first few months, before their digestive tracts and immune systems are mature enough. Adult-onset diabetes (Type 2) is usually a result of poor eating habits and is often predicted by hypoglycaemia or low blood sugar.

While diabetes can be assisted by nutritional therapy, it is best to discuss any diet changes with your doctor.

The most important element of a diabetic diet is maintaining a level blood sugar. You can achieve this by eating little and often and focusing on meals that provide slow-releasing carbohydrates and lean protein. You will need to avoid all types of sugar and concentrated sweetness (such as fruit juice), and even fast-releasing fruit such as dates, bananas and dried fruit. You should also limit your intake of stimulants such as tea, coffee, alcohol, cigarettes and salt.

It is usually not necessary to purchase speciality ‘diabetic foods’ and you should discuss this with either your doctor or a nutritionist.

Supplements will be very important in allowing your body to return to good health. Your supplement programme should be made up as follows:

2-4 doses of glyconutrients daily - glyconutrients will help restore correct cellular function

2 x multivitamin and mineral daily - several vitamins and minerals will be helpful, especially Vitamins C, B3, B5 and B6, zinc and chromium. Supplementing individual vitamins and minerals is not advised.

2 x antioxidant - these will protect from free-radical damage

3 x essential fatty acids - these will boost the immune system

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