Lately, it has been noticeable how many acquaintances or their relatives are afflicted with diabetes or, at the very least, have complained that their blood sugar is high. Many nutritionists believe this is primarily attributed to how our diets have evolved. We can also surmise that food available for our consumption cause our sugar levels to rise. However, it should be noted that food intake does not directly cause diabetes. There are myths surrounding the cause of the disease such as large intake of sweets or food high in carbohydrates. What does cause high blood sugar levels is obesity and lack of exercise. It can also be due to poor diet, specifically, those that are low in fiber and protein and a high content of refined products. And it is worthy to remember that the bodies inability to produce insulin can be genetic. Thus, physicians have always warned those who have a history of diabetes in their family to be vigilant and focus on preventing the onset of the disease. Read the rest of this entry »