Persons who have type 2 diabetes mellitus experience difficulty regulating their blood sugar levels in their urine and blood because the cells of their body do not absorb the insulin the way they are designed to.

When blood sugar levels are not regulated properly, this can lead to poor circulation, having sensations of numbness in your feet, infections and heart disease. Approximately 80% of type 2 diabetic patients lose their lives due to complications of their disease.

One way to help control blood sugar levels is to monitor the types and quantities of food consumed.