Diabetes Explained
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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Type 2 diabetes is one of the fastest growing diseases in the world. It is estimated to affect ±422 million people in 2018, resulting in ±1,6 million deaths.1 In the US, the CDC estimates that ±30.3 million people (9.4% of the population) have diabetes.2 Even worse is the fact that they estimate that ±84 million Americans are in a ‘pre-diabetes’ phase3. This means that almost 45% of the population could be diabetic in the next few years. What is interesting about diabetes is that it’s a non-communicable disease, meaning that we can’t catch...
The Amazing Effects Of Banaba Leaf On Blood Sugar
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Banaba is a plant belonging to the genus Lagerstroemia, native to India and South East Asia. It’s most commonly known as Crepe Myrtle, an attractive flowering tree that grows well in warmer climates of the southern United States. The leaves of banaba, specifically Lagerstroemia speciosa, have a long history of being used for medicinal purposes. In particular, ...