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Q: Are there alternative treatments to diabetes?
I am a type 2 diabetic. My doctor tells me that regardless of what I do as for as medication, diet, exercise, etc that my numbers will continue to get worst.

Are there diabetes treatments that work but are not accepted by the medical community in general? Please site your sources.

A: Hydrotherapy is one of the oldest therapeutic methods for treatment. Additionally in individuals with Type 2 Diabetes, it can help to provide better sleep, reduce blood sugar levels and increase well being. Hydrotherapy can be performed in a water type tank or hot tub of various sizes. It has been recommended that soaking in a hot tub for 30 minutes a day for 5-6 days per week can change your diabetes condition drastically. In one study, an average diabetes patient had a reduction in blood sugar levels of 13 percent.

Q: Has anyone had positive results with alternative adult onset (type 2) diabetes treatments?
I am interested in finding out any and all alternative (besides the regular medical advice) type 2 diabetes treatments.Any answers are welcome-thanks.

A: Cinnamon capsules can help with blood glucose (works with the pancreas) as well as high cholesterol and high blood pressure levels and it’s great for general heart health. In particular if you’re gonna eat any sweets take a cinnamon cap about 20 min ahead of time (in addition to daily cinnamon supplements).

The next thing is gymnena (may be hard to get but if you have a good herbal store they should carry it). The gymnema will help your pancreas start doing the correct production of sugar levels. A lot of people have been able to stop any Western Medicine treatment for Type 2.

If you are on Western Medicine treatment make sure you stay well away from grapefruit (in any form).

Also I would highly recommend a Gluten Free diet, it’s done wonders for many.

Good luck with your search and I hope some of these suggestions help.

Q: Could someone outline the types of diabetes and treatments and the signs and symptoms?
I know diabetes can’t be cured but whether it’s injections or tablets etc. Thanks!
No it’s not homework. My dad thinks that he might have diabetes and I’m worried that I could have it too so I just want to know a little bit more about it.

A: This isn’t something I normally do when answering diabetes questions but the ADA (American Diabetes Association) has a great and easy to use website that should answer all of your questions. If it doesn’t you can call them or see if there is a local diabetes support group in your area. If either of you are diagnosed with diabetes be sure to contact a local support group, you’ll be glad you did.

Q: How do the treatments for Diabetes help?
How is the day to day life of a person with diabetes affected by this disease? How is the life changed for the family of this victim

A: Go to my medtronic,at the below site,you will be very well informed.Best wishes,and may you and yours have a very Happy New year.

Q: What are recommended treatments for diabetes mellitus and diabetes insipidus?

A: Diabetes mellitus – caused either by lack of insulin, or the body’s insensitivity to insulin. Treatment is dietary control, insulin injections and/or, in some cases, oral medications.

Diabetes insipidus – caused by lack of ADH (central DI) or by kidney insensitivity to ADH (nephrogenic DI). Treatment of central DI is regulation of water intake, and DDAVP (synthetic ADH); in the nephrogenic kind, salt restriction and a thiazide diuretic (medicine that makes you pee) are used

Q: Has anybody had any positive experiences with diabetes cures or treatments?
My dad has type 2 I think. (It’s the one where you don’t use insulin). The problem is he lives in Africa where the drugs can not be trusted. This is obviously very worrying as I am in the U.K and cannot oversee anything.

Anyway, if anyone can help I would really appreciate it as you can imagine it is driving me to dis-pare. Another option is bringing him here for treatment. Can anyone advise on this or have any ideas for me?

A: I have type 1 myself but,for type 2 as with type 1 his diet is very important. Avoiding starchy things like pasta,bread and potatoes. eating lean meats fruits and vegetables in proper quantities would hopefully do the trick. I have heard talk about cinnamon being helpful to type 2s but I don’t know if that has proven to be effective or not. Best of Luck to you and your dad.

Q: When your ex is planning a trip to Mexico for controversial stem cell treatments for his diabetes?
Should he at least give you time to take out a life Insurance Policy?
Children have a tendency to bind you to someone for life!

A: If he doesn’t have a will, 1/2 of everything should go to your kids, depending on your state laws anyway…but if he’s a nice guy then yes! Time for an insurance policy would be the only decent thing to do!

Q: doctor did not Treatments my diabetes want is the risk?
i have a blood test for one year and all the blood test i did have did shows that i have diabetes and my doctor did not give any treatments for my diabetes and i got a new doctor and she tell me that i do have diabetes and she put me on a pill for this. want is the risk ?
would this caused any kidney damage? liver damage? my GFR is 41,0 and want other i look for?
creatinine 1.84
diabetes 265 and high

A: Any sustained glucose level over 126 is doing damage to your systems. It depends on the individual person as to how this shows up later in life.

http://www.phlaunt.com/diabetes/

http://www.labtestsonline.org/understanding/index.html

Q: Are There Any Natural Treatments For Diabetes?
Vitamins, minerals, herbs? Diet and exercise are working but I’m trying to avoid going on pills or insulin. Thanks for any help.

A: alfalfa,
black cohosh
blueberries
bunchu
cascara sagrada
cayenne
chickweed
chlorophyll
comfrey
dandelion
eyebright
false unicorn
fenugreek
GOLDEN SEAL
horseradish
horsetail
JUNIPER
kelp
licorice
marshmallow
oat straw
queen of the meadow
red raspberry
saw palmetto
taheebo
UVA URSI
wintergreen
yarrow
yellowdock

Q: Does my dog possibly have diabetes? What are the treatments?
My dog just started medication for an ear infection a few days ago. Since then he has been drinking a lot and urinating a lot as well. I’m worried that something may be wrong. Are my concerns to much? Does ear infection medicine cause a dog to be dehydrated? Or is he starting to develop diabetes or kidney trouble? He’s a one year old bernese mountain dog. Other than the urinating and drinking, he’s been acting compltley normal.
He stopped urinating so much. He’s back to normal. Should he still see the vet?

A: It could be signs of diabetes, its best to call your vet and ask him.

Q: Does any one know of any alternative treatments for type 2 diabetes?
I was diagnosed type 2 a year ago and am interested in alternative therapies.

A: If you are one of the many millions struggling with diabetes (type 1 and type 2 combined) there are natural approaches which can help greatly.

As in almost all areas of health, exercise and proper diet can help tremendously for diabetes. That does not mean a heavy exercise regimen nor does it mean a radical weight loss. Moderate exercise and a weight loss of only 5% or slightly more can make a substantial difference (and that holds true for those considered significantly overweight as well as those carrying a few pesky extra pounds. To achieve a 5% or more weight loss may require no more than cutting out soft drinks and taking regular walks for example. At any rate, losing 5% is easily achievable with modest exercise and a sensible diet that includes plenty of vegetables, especially raw and lightly steamed vegetables, some fruits (though little or no fruit juice because of its high sugar content), fermented whole grains, and getting rid of dangerous trans fats.

Iodine and Diabetes:

Iodine is a key element in fighting diabetes because it helps regulate the thyroid and is essential for a healthy liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleens and more. While it is well known that diet, obesity, food allergies, viral infections, and stress are all contributing factors for diabetes, it is less widely recognized that these factors are often either a cause of or caused by a weak liver, spleen, and pancreas.

For example, obesity is the result of poor diet and/or a sluggish liver which causes a sluggish metabolism. A sluggish liver is often associated with gallstones because the liver and gallbladder are interconnected. And gallstones are formed because of “bile stasis” due to a sluggish gallbladder. Fatty liver (a common complication of diabetes) is also an indicator of liver weakness, and chronic diarrhea (yet another common diabetes symptom) is caused by a weak spleen according to Chinese medicine.

It is well known that diet, obesity, food allergies, viral infections, and stress are all contributing factors for diabetes, but my understanding is that these factors either cause or are caused by a weak liver, spleen, and pancreas. For example, obesity is the result of poor diet and/or a sluggish liver which causes a sluggish metabolism. A sluggish liver is often associated with gallstones because the liver and gallbladdder are interconnected. And gallstones are formed because of “bile stasis” due to a sluggish gallbladder. Fatty liver (a common complication of diabetes) is also an indicator of liver weakness, and chronic diarrhea (yet another common diabetes symptom) is caused by a weak spleen according to Chinese medicine.

In women, iodine’s ability to revive hormonal sensitivity back to normal significantly improves Insulin sensitivity and other hormones.

For diabetes, take at least 50 mg per day of Iodine (a combination of both elemental and potassium iodine) and selenium must also be taken in order for iodine to work properly.

Natural Remedies for Diabetes:

In addition to sensible dieting and physical activities, the following have all shown the ability to help with diabetes:

• GTF Chromium (Glucose Transport Factor Chromium) – The primary role of insulin is glucose transport is the primary role of insulin, chromium’s main function is increasing insulin’s efficiency in regulating blood sugar levels. In one study of 180 men and women with Type II diabetes, researchers divided the subjects into three groups, each receiving twice daily doses of either 200 mcg or 500 mcg of chromium or a placebo. The patients were allowed to continue with their usual diet and medications. At the end of two months, those who took 1,000 mcg of chromium daily showed significant improvement in insulin response, the number if insulin receptors, and levels of blood lipids (fats and cholesterol)0. It took four months the group taking 400 mcg chromium daily to improve as much as the higher dosage group. However, all the patients taking chromium showed measurable improvement in their diabetes-related symptoms

Source: “Chromium in the Prevention and Control of Diabetes” by Richard A. Anderson, PhD, Journal of the American College of Nutrition, 1998

• Pycnogenol – Pycnogenol is a powerful antioxidant derived from French maritime pine tree bark and the subject of more than 180 studies over 35 years which has been shown to reduce high blood pressure, LDL cholesterol and blood glucose without affecting insulin levels. Of particular note is its ability to reduce leakage into the retina by repairing capillaries in the eyes. While still largely unknown to American doctors, Pycnogenol is the leading prescription for diabetic retinopathy in France.

• “Oleander Extract” – A carefully prepared aqueous extract of the oleander plant such as is found in the herbal product Sutherlandia OPC. Diabetics who have used this remedy report being able to either reduce or eliminate medications altogether, often being able to control their diabetes with diet alone. Note: Oleander is highly toxic in raw form, don’t even think about using the raw plant!

• Bitter Guord – Make a watery juice of a small Bitter Guord (remove seeds) and drink every morning. Bitter Guord also helps to clear pimples and maintain a good skin, and is good for de-worming the intestines.

• Gymnema Sylvestre – Is a plant that grows in the tropical forests of central and southern India and in parts of Africa. Herbalists in India have used the leaves of this long, slender plant as a treatment for diabetes for more than 2,000 years. The Hindu word “gumar,” which means “sugar destroyer,” describes the primary use of the herb in traditional Indian medicine. So strong is this herb that powered gymnema root has also been used to treat snake bites, constipation, stomach complaints, water retention, and liver disease. Doctors in India note that Gymnema Sylvestre is used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus and in food additives against obesity and caries.

• Prickly Pear Cactus (Nopal) – Prickly pear could reduce blood sugar rises after a meal by up to 50 per cent according to a recent study. Prickly pear cactus is widely used to control blood sugar and diabetes and the cactus pads are consumed regularly in Mexico,.

• Blackseed Oil (Nigella Sativa) – Also called black cumin seed (be sure that it is Nigella sativa regardless of what it is referred to as). Blackseed oil is legendary for its medicinal properties and has been used for thousands of years (Click here for more information). Preliminary research in animal trials has shown that that an extract from Nigella sativa seeds can reduce elevated blood sugar levels and the antioxidant activity of the extract may prevent the complications associated with uncontrolled type II diabetes.

• Fenugreek seed – Soak fenugreek seeds in about one teaspoon in water at night, drink that water in the morning and chew and eat the soaked seeds. Helps reduce blood sugar.

• Green plaintain peels – Wash a green plantain and peel it, then put the peel in a jar and cover with water. Let sit overnight, and then drink this water three times a day. Lowers your blood sugar level. Keep drinking as needed and change the peel every other day and refill the jar with water.

• Agaricus Blazei Murrill (ABM) Mushroom – referred to in it’s native Brazil as “The Mushroom of the Gods” with good reason due to it’s amazing immune boosting and disease fighting properties. Available in health food stores and online at various sites including http://www.agaricus.net.

• Alpha Lipoic Acid – In Germany, alpha-lipoic acid is an approved medical treatment for peripheral neuropathy, a common complication of diabetes. It speeds the removal of glucose from the bloodstream, at least partly by enhancing insulin function, and it reduces insulin resistance, an underpinning of many cases of coronary heart disease and obesity. The therapeutic dose for lipoic acid is 600 mg/day. In the United States, it is sold as a dietary supplement, usually as 50 mg tablets. (The richest food source of alpha-lipoic acid is red meat – but to insure proper health, use lean cuts of organic beef that has not been subject to antibiotics or feed lot practices).

• Cat’s Claw – Used by indigenous tribes in Peru and South America to treat diabetes. Available at health food stores.

• Cinnamon – Cinnamon has been shown to help regulate blood glucose levels and several studies indicate that it may be helpful against diabetes, particularly type II diabetes.

• Mullaca – Mullaca is employed in herbal medicine systems today in both Peru and Brazil. In Peruvian herbal medicine the plant is called mullaca or bolsa mullaca. To treat diabetes, the roots of three mullaca plants are sliced and macerated in 1/4 liter of rum for seven days. Honey is added, and 1/2 glass of this medicine is taken twice daily for 60 days. In addition, an infusion of the leaves is recommended as a good diuretic, and an infusion of the roots is used to treat hepatitis. For asthma and malaria, the dosage is 1 cup of tea made from the aerial parts of the plant. In Brazilian herbal medicine the plant is employed for chronic rheumatism, for skin diseases and dermatitis, as a sedative and diuretic, for fever and vomiting, and for many types of kidney, liver, and gallbladder problems.

• Other Good Foods and Supplements – Almonds, apples, oranges, coconut oil, and substances high in omega three oils (olive oil, flaxseed oil, fish oil, borage oil).

Q: are there any problems with the treatments for diabetes?
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A: This is going to be a personal answer, not a medical one. I think one of the biggest problems with the treatments is that there is not one set treatment for all diabetes. The fact that all diabetics are treated differently leads to confusion of the general public and a lot of misinformation.
The other problem is that in Type 2’s the treatment relies heavily on the patient and their following instructions concerning diet and exercise. In Type 1’s, I don’t know how much of their treatment is based on them following diet and exercise instructions, as they are all on insulin.
The other major problem I see, is that even doctor’s disagree on what a diabetic should eat. My doctor told me I could have whatever I wanted, only in moderation, and my nutritionist told me no I couldn’t have what I wanted. So that is a major problem.
I know this isn’t what you are looking for, but they are problems that do exist concerning our treatments. There is a lot of confusion about diabetes, and different opinions, even among Doctor’s. So what is a patient supposed to do?

EDIT: I am adding some more, now my answers concern Type 2’s only, as I don’t know anything about Type 1’s. On the medication front the problem is the Dr. has to manage our medication for us and sometimes it is constantly changing. In a Type 2 when we are first diganosed, it is not uncommon to be put on insulin (if your A1C is really high) and oral medication as well. Well once our sugars start dropping we have to come off some medications or chance what is callled ‘hypo’s’ (which is our sugars going to low). Hypo’s can be more deadly then high sugars. I do know that hypo’s are something that all diabetics are concerned with. I guess what I am trying to say, is that we need the meds to get and sometimes maintain control, but in taking the meds we can actually cause our sugars to go way to low. So you never know from one day to the next if you still need a certain medication or not. It is just confusing all the way around. I would rather be able to take just one pill and know I don’t have to worry about going to high or low with my sugars.

Q: What is the best and cheap treatment for Diabetes?
My mother is about 45 yrs old, she is suffering from Diabetes for 22 yrs. She is going very weak and thin day by day. Her weight is about 35 kg or less. We can’t afford expensive treatment like Insulin, expensive devices. Her eyesight is also very weak and bones also. If somebody has some suggestions or treatments, pls answer (we are in India)

A: Treatment includes a diet limited in carbohydrates and saturated fat, exercise to burn glucose, and regular insulin injections, sometimes administered via a portable insulin pump. Transplantation of islet cells has also proved successful since 1999, after new transplant procedures were developed, but the number of pancreases available for extraction of the islet cells is far smaller than the number of Type I diabetics. Patients receiving a transplant must take immunosuppressive drugs to prevent rejection of the cells.

Noninsulin-dependent diabetes

Noninsulin-dependent diabetes (Type 2), also called adult-onset diabetes, results from the inability of the cells in the body to respond to insulin. About 90% of diabetics have this form, which is more prevalent in minorities and usually occurs after age 40. Although the cause is not completely understood, there is a genetic factor and 90% of those affected are obese. As in Type I diabetes, treatment includes exercise and weight loss and a diet low in total carbohydrates and saturated fat. Some individuals require insulin injections; many rely on oral drugs, such as sulphonylureas, metformin, or acarbose.

Q: What is naturopathic treatment of diabetes? ?
I want to start practice in diabetes……. Is there any expert guide me planning diabetes treatment for my patients belong to india. . . I want to include herbal treatment in my portfolio. and yes, result should be cent percent with 100 percent commitment

A: There are no herbal cures for diabetes. According to the FDA that has run hundreds of clinical trials and testing for just as many so called herbal cures, non have ever been found to have any significance on treating diabetes. This is one of the reasons that the FDA has not approved any of them for use in treating diabetes. Even things like cinammon, and chromium picolate have absolutely no significant actions in lowering blood sugars. (although some people swear by them) I went to a very reputable chinese doctor for acupuncture and herbal treatment and ended up in the hospital for 2 weeks and almost died from it. Herbal remedies may be fine for some things, but diabetes in NOT one of them. I go to diabetic ed. classes every month and have talked to dozens of people who tried herbal treatments with no results, and some actually had adverse reactions. It has also been the subject of a few of our classes..

Q: What members must a casemanager collect for a family where a children is going thru treatment for diabetes?
If you are a Case Manager working with a family where one of their children is going through treatments for childhood diabetes what members should you put together? such as a nutritionist, certain type of doctor etc?

A: pediatrician, endocrinologist, nutritionist, maybe a psychologist, too.

I’d like the whole family in diabetic education classes as well as family counseling. Too often, we see only the affected child and mother. The rest of the family doesn’t think it’s necessary for them.

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