Managing Diabetes through Diet with the First Line Therapy Program

 Type 2 Diabetes is a condition that includes high blood sugar, insulin resistance, and insulin resistance.  Type 2 Diabetes is sometimes referred to as Adult Onset Diabetes and is consider a disease of lifestyle.  Type 2 Diabetes can be managed and sometimes completely controlled with diet and exercise alone. 

 The Glycemic Index refers to the effect that a food has on blood sugar levels; foods with a high Glycemic Index (above 70) raise blood sugar levels significantly while foods with a low Glycemic Index (below 55) cause only a small increase in blood sugar levels.  So, a diet consisting of low glycemic foods will keep blood sugar levels and insulin levels low and well stabilized. 

 Research has shown that Type 2 Diabetics who eat a low glycemic diet, whether they are on diabetic medications or not, have improved overall blood sugar control and decreased risk for cardiovascular disease, neuropathies, and kidney disease.

 Your personalized First Line Therapy program offers:

• Practitioner consultations
• Initial and follow-up labs and evaluations
• Program guidebook
• Solutions for staying active
• Simple eating guidelines
• Progress tracking
• Lifestyle counseling
• Nutritional product recommendations
• Solutions for managing stress
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Program Costs

• 6 Appointments with the Doctors and Lifestyle Educator over 12 weeks. Cashpay amount is $590. These visits may be covered by your insurance. Make sure to discuss with the True Harmony Staff to review the details of your personal insurance coverage.
• Medical Food and Supplementation. Retail costs of Metagenix UltraMeal products and Fish Oil Supplements - contact the office for today's prices and specials.

 Dr. Grobe ND, Dr. Brass OB/GYN,  Jenna Boettner -Lifestyle Educator, Lorri Woodmansee – Lifestyle Educator, will guide you through a process that will change your life for the better. Learn how to be healthy, learn what your body needs.

 FirstLine Therapy (FLT) can help you regain health

FirstLine Therapy is a specialized therapeutic lifestyle change program unlike any other in that the FLT system targets the underlying causes of chronic illnesses by incorporating a sensible eating plan, exercise, nutritional supplementation and stress management. In fact, the following key characteristics are unique to the FLT program.

 FLT is not just a weight loss program

Most programs are focused on weight while FLT is best used as a first line treatment for common, chronic health problems (eg. High cholesterol, insulin resistance, unhealthy body composition).

 The FLT eating plan is different

Most programs are focused on lowfat diets while FLT emphasizes the importance of a low-glycemic eating plan that is consistent with current research.

 FLT incorporates medical foods and nutritional supplements

The appropriate use of medical foods and supplements enhances program effectiveness and shortens the time it takes for you to achieve risk reduction goals.

 Send your questions to info@trueharmonywellness.com or call 480-539-6646 and we'll help you get started. This article was written by MaryAnn Shostek PA-C and Dr. Denise Grobe ND for the use by the Center for True Harmony Community.