Diabetes - Attain GC Control

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A major study predicts that 40% of adults in the United States are expected to develop type 2 diabetes. The prospects look even worse for some ethic minority groups with one in two predicted to develop type 2 diabetes.

Millions of people have prediabetes, or higher than normal blood sugars. If they continue the same lifestyle and diet they will probably develop type 2 diabetes. Even children who become overweight are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Obesity wreaks havoc on the pancreas and is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

Type 2 diabetes can slowly sneak up on a person. Some signs of growing older may not be normal aging but may be signs of diabetes. Finding it more difficult to see or hear clearly are two of the five sneaky signs that the American Association of Diabetes Educators warn are symptoms of diabetes.
Diet

Lifestyle and diet changes can prevent and, in some cases, reverse diabetes risk factors. Eating low-glycemic whole foods helps maintain balanced energy and contributes to weight loss. Highly processed foods are quickly digested by our body and raise blood sugars and trigger inflammation.

The following study shows a preventative benefit from eating whole fruit, vegetables, and greens. In contrast drinking additional fruit juice increases the risk of getting diabetes. Whole foods with their fiber intact act as "slow carbs." Juices without fiber act like sugar.
Fiber

The Melaleuca Wellness Guide reports on a study where 75% of insulin-dependent diabetics reduced their insulin requirements after a few weeks on a high-fiber diet. Carefully (because it does contain some sugar) add FiberWise to your diet. Diabetics can also work Access Bars and Sustain Sport into their diets.
Attain GC Control

A study looked at how supplementing meals with different proteins affected metabolism. Whey protein helped maintain healthy blood sugars levels.

Whey protein is one of the main ingredients found in Attain GC Control. The Melaleuca Wellness Guide recommends drinking Attain GC Control Shakes. Attain GC Control was clinically tested and found to help balance blood sugar levels and promote a healthy insulin response. When our body handles sugar and insulin efficiently we feel less tired and less hungry. Weight loss becomes easier.
Supplements

Cardiovascular disease is often a complication of diabetes. Peak Performance Heart Health contains research-supported supplements which help maintain heart health. The pack includes ProvexCV and Phytomega and CardiOmega EPA.
Exercise and Weight Loss

Diabetics are often advised to lose weight, but dieting "to be thin" is not enough to prevent diabetes. A person can be thin or obese and have a loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength known as sarcopenia. Having low skeletal muscle mass and strength is believed to raise the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

The most natural way to start an exercise program is by sitting less and moving more. If need be, your exercise routine can consist of several, short, 10-minute sessions done throughout the day.
In Review

Make activity part of each day. Take Peak Performance Heart Health and FiberWise. Eat a diet based on natural low-glycemic whole foods and, for hunger-control, add Attain GC Control Shakes.

Note that type-1 diabetes is the result of the immune system attacking and destroying insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. The cause involves genetics and unknown environmental factors.

~ Richard M Barry

Diabetes - Attain GC Control Success Stories

The year was 2013 and I had been past due on my yearly physical. I had my yearly blood work done a few days prior. As the doctor went through the results of this recent blood work he said that I would need to lose weight and go on Metformin because my blood sugar was high. I didn’t know much about Metformin other than remembering that it had gotten some bad publicity but yet it was still the go-to that most doctors were prescribing. I’m anti-medications in general unless absolutely necessary and I questioned if I HAD TO go on this medication. He said if I didn’t, I might end up with full diabetes. I told him to give me a chance to lower it on my own. He rolled his eyes, gave a chuckle and said "Good luck." Fast-forward to this past year and this is what he said in his report to me, “Good job. Keep on doing what you’re doing.” What did I do? Reduced my intake of carbs, lost 45 pounds, never miss a day of taking my Peak Performance. And of major importance, and what I think not only helped with the weight loss but brought my high blood sugar down, was the GC Control Shakes that I drink a minimum of one a day and sometimes two. I also make delicious muffins and waffles using GC Control, although I’m aware it’s best to just mix with water and drink. They are delicious. I’ve read about so many of the bad side effects of Metformin. I’m so happy to have found GC Control. It worked for me and I’m prescription and diabetes-free.

~ Ellen

Why I love The Melaleuca Wellness Guide ... It’s really simple, it’s my wellness go-to bible. I use it almost daily for one thing or another. I’ve used it so many times, the pages are coming loose. Whether it be how to use a certain product or what products to use for a particular need regarding health, cleaning, etc., I can find the answer in the Wellness Guide. I’m always confident in sharing it with others because literally everything I’ve read and tried has worked for me so far. I love having this easy go-to Wellness Bible at the tip of my fingers and don’t know what I’d do without it. Thanks so much for having written it.

~ Ellen

I've been diabetic for years; and have had to give myself Insulin shots, the fast acting NovoLog Pen and the long lasting Lantus at bedtime. I've been taking our Attain GC Control products, and my sugars would be low and then spike but not all the time. I'm taking our new Peak Performance Total, and this is the first time in a long time that my sugars have been within normal ranges. I haven't had to give myself shots since last year. In the past my sugars have been high, 250 and more. I've been eating things diabetics shouldn't, and my sugars are still within normal ranges. It's the Attain GC Control along with our New Peak Performance Packs, there is no other explanation.

~ Sandi

I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in November 2014 with an A1c of 12. The first thing I did was order some GC Control. In less than 90 days I brought my A1c to an 8.1 and I am eager to see my next test in 2 weeks!

~ Charlotte

I was diagnosed a type 2 diabetic in August 2008. For several years my sugar levels yo-yoed. By January 2013 my sugar was out of control. It would surge to over 200 every time I ate. And it would stay high for hours. In fact, by the time I needed to eat again, my sugar was still around 160 to 170, which is a high launch pad. The only way to bring it down would be to go for a long walk, at least an hour. My sugar would come down to 120 or so, but even then it would start creeping back up to around 150-160. Then we went to Melaleuca Launch in January 2013. They talked about this new product called GC Control Shake that regulates your blood sugar. We ordered it that month. The first night my sugar came down about 50 points and stayed down. By the end of the first week, my sugar was coming down to anywhere between 90 and 100 about an hour to an hour and a half after drinking the shake. And the best thing is my sugar STAYS DOWN until I eat again. That is phenomenal. I will be a customer for this one product alone for the rest of my life. I'm so grateful to Melaleuca. I know without these products I would be on insulin by now.

~ Dave

I have been a Melaleuca customer for 14 months and am very happy with the products. My blood sugar level was close to being diabetic, and for years I tried to cut back on sweets, but I found it very difficult and kept relapsing. In reading about GC Control, I noticed that it contains Crave Blocker, so I decided to give it a try about 4 months ago. I resolved to break my sugar habit, and it has worked! I take one or two GC Control shakes every day, and I haven't eaten any candy bars or other sweets since then. I've gone from 161.5 lbs to 147 lbs, and from size 16 to size 12 jeans. I have more energy and feel better, and I no longer worry about becoming diabetic. Also, last month when one of my friends saw how much weight I had lost, she became a Melaleuca customer too.

~ Anne

I actually have two GC Control stories to tell! My mother had been diagnosed as "pre-diabetic" and at one of her doctor's visits she was told that if her blood sugar was still high at the next visit, she would be diagnosed as diabetic. I suggested she try the GC Control and she did for 3 months. When she returned to the doctor, her blood sugar was within normal range!

I have been hypoglycemic (low blood sugar) for over 20 years, always having to carry food with me, having to stop to eat frequently. It could be a huge inconvenience. Well, I decided to try the GC Control shakes and, with one shake in the morning, I have not had one single episode of low blood sugar symptoms in several months. I don't have to worry about when I'm going to be able to eat next, and can just go about my day! GC Control has made a huge difference for both my mother and me!

~ Diana

I cannot believe how well GC Control works! I had a terrible flu this winter while in California USA. I couldn't eat just anything as it upset my innards. I had gastritis and I had to eat something. I opted for GC and it helped me through a real rough time. I am also a celiac, and antibiotics are not my favorite. I can thank GC for stabilizing my blood sugar and getting me on the road back to health. I thank Melaleuca for making these products gluten-free. Amazing how I felt picked up after just several minutes.

~ Carol

I have had gestational diabetes with each of my three pregnancies, and my doctor told me after the second that I seem to have insulin resistance, which he said they also refer to as metabolic syndrome and pre-diabetes. I was very excited to see the GC Control come to the Melaleuca product line! I have not "dived in" and started to use it on a very regular basis, but many mornings I will make a GC Control shake with milk for breakfast. . . it is simple and fast to make, the powder is very fine, so it dissolves better than a lot of other powder shakes, and it is delicious!!!

I also LOVE smoothies, so it is a treat to use the GC Control in a smoothie. In the blender with some milk or yogurt and frozen fruit, or if I am using the chocolate flavor, I love a peanut butter chocolate shake, maybe with a frozen banana. What I have found, is that when I have a GC Control shake for breakfast, I feel full for longer throughout the morning. When I do get hungry, I don't get "snacky" for something sweet as much as I usually do, but I just get truly hungry instead of the craving feeling that I describe as "snacky". So it helps me to eat healthier later in the day. Thank you Melaleuca for yet another delicious healthy alternative to help me meet my wellness goals!

~ Nancy

I have used Attain shakes for my breakfast for 7 or 8 years. My husband often asks, "Don't you get tired of that?" I always tell him, "No, it tastes so good." There are some nights when I arrive home about 8 p.m. and don't know what I want to eat. I can always count on the refreshing taste of Attain and the satisfied feeling that I have after I drink it. Being a Type 2 diabetic, this is so important to me.

With the recent introduction of Attain GC, I am afforded even more control of my blood glucose levels. In 2007, I had an angiogram and subsequent angioplasty. Then I had the opportunity to attend a Cardiac Rehab program. When it was time for my interview with the dietician, I took along my Attain label so she could see what my daily breakfast consisted of. I was apprehensive at the time as some meal replacements are frowned upon. This lady has a Masters of Science degree and she stated that "this is the best and most complete meal replacement that I have ever seen. Where do you buy it so I can recommend it to my other clients?" It has changed my life.

~ Joan