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Question
Someone I know has what I believe is
type 1
diabetes.
The person is not taking any medication or insulin and is basically treated
with exercise. However, the blood sugars still run high, and this person
won't give up the junk food that causes the problem. Is there a natural
supplement to help with the blood sugar levels other than prescription
drugs from the doctor?
Answer
If this individual is controlling diabetes just with exercise, it must be
type 2 diabetes.
People with type 1 die if they are not on insulin injections because they
are "insulin-dependent", meaning that their life depends on insulin.
There are no supplements to control blood sugar. Blood sugar must be
managed with a combination of exercise, proper meal planning appropriate
food
choices, and medications.
slb
There are no natural supplements that can control diabetes. As Sue points out, it's a combination of meal planning,
exercise, and sometimes prescription medications
(or insulin injections) that will be needed.
Anyone trying to sell you herbs or other non-prescription products to control
blood sugar levels is more interested in their finances than in your health.
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