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The Profect Solution for Diabetics
Diabetes, which affects more than 6% of the US population or
over 18,000,000 people [i], is diagnosed when the body is not
creating or effectively utilizing the hormone called insulin. As
a result, much-needed energy from sugar, starch, and other
sources are not being exploited as effectively as they should.
This can lead to severe adverse health consequences, including
nerve, ocular, and kidney problems [ii].
While genetics and environmental factors play a role, the
exact cause of diabetes is as yet undetermined. However, one
thing is precisely clear to those with this condition: eating
right is vitally important.
Generally speaking, people with diabetes do not eat a standard
"one size fits all" diet. Rather, they must adhere very closely
to the healthy eating guidelines prescribed by their doctor.
However, these recommendations, which generally apply to the
general public as well [iii], include principles such as eating a
low-fat diet, and limiting calories from saturated fat to less
than 10% of daily caloric intake. The recommendations also
include eating complete sources of protein, and limiting calories
from protein to 20% of daily caloric intake [iv]. It is worth
noting that protein also plays an added support role in a
diabetic diet, because protein can slowly transforms into
glucose. As such, ingesting appropriate amounts of complete
protein can help a diabetic manage blood-sugar levels.
At the same time, maintaining low blood pressure is of
enhanced important for those with diabetes. As such, a diet that
helps maintain a healthy body weight is essential, since high
blood pressure is related to obesity and overweight conditions
[v].
Diabetics know full well they should eat a calorie-smart diet
that is low in fat, fortified with complete protein, and scores
low on the Glycemic Index [1]. Yet quite often what is lacking is
time to ensure that this diet is maintained.
Unlike individuals without diabetes who can, if they must,
"snack" on unhealthy foods from time to time, persons with
diabetes are well advised by their qualified doctors to ensure
that a very healthy eating regimen is consistently followed. Yet
following this regimen is indeed difficult; especially since so
many foods in restaurants and vending machines are utterly devoid
of healthy ingredients.
At most, one might expect to find some low fat options when
eating out; but these usually have high calories, high sodium -
to compensate for flavor lost due to reduced fat - and a high GI
score. None of this is welcome information for diabetics.
Fortunately, a product called Profect has been medically
engineered to provide diabetics with a practical eating solution.
Profect, with its low Glycemic Index, contains absolutely no
sugar. Therefore, diabetics do not have to worry about their
blood sugar levels spiking after eating a serving of Profect.
As an added benefit to those with diabetes, Profect contains
25 grams of complete protein [2] -- and zero fat. As such,
Profect can be eaten along with other foods to slow down the
overall absorption cycle. Ultimately, this means that Profect can
effectively reduce insulin spikes and the subsequent creation of
fat cells; which, as noted above, can lead to weight gain and
high blood pressure.
Yet perhaps most appreciated by diabetics is the fact that
eating Profect is very convenient. It requires no cooking
ability, nor the creation of a messy - and potentially poorly
configured - health "shake" that might actually add too much
protein to the system, and lead to adverse toxic buildup.
The fact that Profect is convenient may seem like something of
a marketing "benefit", to be touted on a website or a package
container, but the reason for this has nothing to do with
marketing appeal. People with diabetes, just like most of the
population, lead busy lives in which time is of the essence.
Finding 2 or 3 hours each day to create foods is oftentimes
unrealistic.
It is because of this need for a convenient and easily
accessible food that Protica Research created the 2.7 fluid ounce
container to protect each serving. These containers are extremely
strong, easy to carry and store, and are deliberately suited for
busy, time-starved lifestyles.
Dealing with diabetes is a reality that more than 18 million
Americans face each day, and over the next 2 decades the rate of
diabetes is expected to increase by almost 250% throughout the
developing world [vi].
Daily - one might say hourly - some of the finest brains in
science are searching for preventions and cures that will help
millions of people diagnosed with diabetes to lead full, healthy
lives. Aligned with this ultimate mission is Profect's eating
solution for diabetics and healthy eaters alike.
ABOUT PROTICA
Founded in 2001, Protica, Inc. is a nutritional research firm
with offices in Lafayette Hill and Conshohocken, Pennsylvania.
Protica manufactures capsulized foods, including Profect, a
compact, hypoallergenic, ready-to-drink protein beverage
containing zero carbohydrates and zero fat. Information on
Protica is available at http://www.protica.com
You can also learn about Profect at http://www.profect.com
REFERENCES
[i] Source: "All About Diabetes". American Diabetes
Association. http://www.diabetes.org/about-diabetes.jsp
[ii] Source: "Diabetes". Diet-i.com.
http://www.diet-i.com/diabetes-diet.htm
[iii] Source: "Diabetic Diet Questions". Anne Collins.
http://www.annecollins.com/diabetic-diet-questions.htm
[iv] Source: "Diabetes Diet". MedlinePlus.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002440.htm
[v] Source: "Diabetes". Diet-i.com.
http://www.diet-i.com/diabetes-diet.htm
[vi] Source: "Diabetes Cases Could Double in Developing
Countries in Next 30 Years". World Health Organization.
http://www.who.int/mediacentre/news/releases/2003/pr86/en/
Copyright 2004 - Protica Research - http://www.protica.com
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