Helpful Research On Controlling Post-Meal Blood Sugar Spikes Among Type 2 Diabetics
In searching for information on taking a natural approach in controlling type 2 diabetes, I read several studies reported by Dr. Lee Zhong (Ph.D., UCLA, Neuliven Health) on the benefits of some dietary supplements, like mulberry leaf and alpha lipoic acid, in reducing post-meal blood sugar spikes. The research also emphasized the importance of monitoring these spikes (in addition to regular all-day monitoring), since these spikes have been shown to be a major factor in developing diabetes-related health complications. I found this to be very useful information and hope that others will too. See this article published in Diabetes Care, http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/30/5/1272.full, along with this report by Reuters news service: http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS295696+12-Nov-2008+MW200....
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Hello ProHealthGirl21,
Thank you so much for sharing this great information with EmpowHer! I have a good friend who is insulin resistant and she is also really into natural remedies and supplements so I will pass this post along to her. I believe she takes alpha lipoic acid as well as some other herbs, vitamins, and minerals and her test scores always come back completely perfect with no medications or anything. I know she's also talked about chromium picolinate too and she wants to look into cinnamon capsules. I had no idea that cinnamon could help with blood sugar until my friend told me. Have you heard that as well?
I admire you for looking into other ways to help treat your Type 2 diabetes. What types of things are you doing that have worked for you? Best in health, Michelle
Michelle,
It was really nice to hear from you. Yes... I believe taking a natural approach to managing type 2 diabetes (or in preventing it!) is definitely the way to go. I've done a lot of research and, of course, a proper diet (i.e. low-carb, low-glycemic foods, quality protein - mainly fish - and healthy fats, as found in the Mediterranean Diet) along with regular exercise is crucial. Also, I support taking dietary supplements and have found a high-quality product called Glucocil (you can do a search for it as it is available to order) works well in controlling post-meal blood sugar spikes (it contains several key ingredients like mulberry and alpha lipoic acid). And, yes, I've heard that cinnamon works in overall blood sugar control (vs. post-meal BS spikes).
Thanks again! ProHealthGirl21
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