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Q: diabetes treatment?
Where can i Find Gymnema sylvestre(gurmar) plant to buy in Bombay I want to keep at home.Also looking for good classical homeopath to treat my diabetes in Bombay .
A: http://www.ayurvediccure.com/blog/2005/12/gymnema-sylvestre.html
http://www.morphemeremedies.com/diabetes_ayurvedic_treatment.htm
http://www.evitamins.com/healthnotes.asp?ContentID=2105009
Herb Information Name: Gymnema
Biological Name: Gymnema sylvestre
Other Names: Gurmarbooti, gurmar, periploca of the woods, meshasringi, Gymnema
Parts Used: leaves
Active Compounds:
The hypoglycemic (blood sugar-lowering) effect of gymnema leaves was first documented in the late 1920s. This action is gradual in nature, differing from the rapid effect of many prescription hypo-glycemic drugs.
Gymnema leaves raise insulin levels, according to research in healthy volunteers. The leaves are also noted for lowering serum cholesterol and triglycerides. While studies have shown that a water-soluble acidic fraction of the leaves provides hypoglycemic actions, it is not yet clear what specific constituent in the leaves is responsible for this action.
Some researchers have suggested gymnemic acid as one possible candidates Further research is needed to clearly determine which constituent is responsible for this effect. Gurmarin, another constituent of the leaves, and gymnemic acid have been shown to block sweet taste in humans.
History:
Gymnema has been used in India for the treatment of diabetes for over 2,000 years. The primary application was for adult-onset diabetes (NIDDM), a condition for which it continues to be recommended today in India. The leaves were also used for stomach ailments, constipation, water retention, and liver disease.
Remedies For:
Useful for the treatment of:
Diabetes
Description:
Gymnema sylvestre is a woody climbing plant that grows in the tropical forests of central and southern India. The leaves are used in herbal medicine preparations. G. sylvestre is known as “periploca of the woods” in English and mesbasringi (meaning “ram’s horn”) in Sanskrit. The leaves, when chewed, interfere with the ability to taste sweetness, which explains the Hindi name gurmar-”destroyer of sugar.”
Dosage:
Recent studies in India have used 400 mg per day of a water-soluble acidic fraction of the gymnema leaves. In adult-onset diabetics, ongoing use for periods as long as eighteen to twenty months has proven successful. In IDDM (juvenile onset) diabetic patients, a similar amount has been used as an adjunct to ongoing use of insulin. Traditionally, 2-4 grams of the leaf powder per day is used.
Safety:
At the amounts suggested, gymnema is generally safe and devoid of side effects.
The safety of gymnema during pregnancy and lactation has not yet been determined. Persons with NIDDM should only use gymnema to lower blood sugar under the clinical supervision of a health professional.
Do not use Gymnema in place of insulin to control blood sugar by persons with IDDM or NIDDM (Type 1 or 2 diabetes
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 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 the name of the most effective treatment for Diabetes, and who makes it?
or what is the most promising treatment for Diabetes that will come on the market in the near future?
A: See Murray’s How to Prevent and Treat Diabetes or Dr Whitaker’s Reversing Diabetes for a complete discussion of this complicated subject. Both books give the latest and best advice, including when to seek help from medical doctors.
Q: Where to find best treatment for diabetes?
In which country I can find the most developed and advanced treatment for diabetes? I mean the treatment that really works. My friend’s mother is in very critical condition. My friend is ready for paying any sum for the health of his mother. Please, tell me which country should we choose? Bye the way, we are from Uzbekistan (Central Asia)
Ok. Where to find the best consultancy?
A: Treatment of your diabetes is truly a team effort between you and your doctors. Balancing diet and drug approaches to best control your condition, plus evaluating new or complementary treatments, is a big job for everyone involved. We sorted though the options on Sept. 23, 2004, when JoAnn Manson, MD, from the Harvard School of Public Health, was our guest.
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=53675
Q: How much does treatment for diabetes cost?
How much does treatment for diabetes patients cost per year? Any help is appreciated. Estimates are great too
A: The good news is that there have never been as many good treatment options for diabetes. The bad news is that nearly all are punishingly expensive. Type 1 diabetics must use inuslin and modern analog insulins – basal plus bolus insulin – may run $350 to $450 per month. Type 2 diabetics may require insulin but most start off on oral medications. The most typical progression is metformin hydrochloride (on the so-called $4 drug lists), pioglitazone (Actos), and sitagliptin phosphate (Januvia). The latter two drugs would also likely cost $350 to $450 per month. There are obviously many more diabetic medications from which to choose but most are expensive as noted above. I am very displeased with American medicine. As a physician I find our current state embarrassing. The US presently ranks 29th in the world in health care outcomes yet American medicine is the most expensive by far. We pay the most and receive the least for our money. It is my belief that ‘medicine for profit’ and ‘greed’ and the primary reason. It is not compatible with medical ethics that a physician should be allowed to profit off the misfortunes and miseries of their patients. This is a capitalist country but when it comes to something like healthcare – the commonwealth of its citizens – I believe that the government has an obligation to cap physician incomes and prevent pharmaceutical companies from making obsene profits. Exxon-Mobil is the most profitable company in the history of human civilization. You have the option to buy a more fuel effecient car or to find an alternative mode of transportation. If you have diabetes you have no option. Medications are a life and death decision. And too many patients cannot afford their medications. Yes pharmaceutical companies have public relation programs where they will provide medications for free to those below the poverty level. This is nice but the average middle class American is not able to afford medications as expensive as those listed above. We need real change not some politically motivated healthcare bill. That having been said I hope that this is a homework question and that neither you nor a loved one has diabetes. I wish you the very best of health and may God bless.
Q: Is chelation therapy effective in the treatment of Diabetes and/or Thryoidism?
I’ve had diabetes for about six years now and I have no confidence in traditional medical treatment and I am considering going to a naturopath who uses this therapy and I wonder how effective it might be.
A: Chelation therapy is good for one thing only: heavy metal poisening. Chelation for anything else is a waste of time and money and can be dangerous. Do you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes? What do you mean by “traditional treatment”? The traditional treatment for type one is insulin therapy, and it’s more like supplying your body with something it’s lacking than “treating” something. For type two, diet and excersise. I would suggest seeing an RD rather than an MD or a naturopath, they can help you with a reasonable eating plan and reccomend someone to help with excersise.
Q: How would a closed loop insulin delivery system help in diabetes treatment?
could someone please explain what it is and the benefits of using it in diabetes treatment?
A: This one could fill a book. The most important part of managing diabetes and preventing the long term complications of the disease process is control. The traditional system of check sugars before meals and before bed and additionally as needed and treat the sugar accordingly is somewhat similar to swatting a mosquito with a sledgehammer. It’s effective, but clumsy. The human body does not respond to blood sugar in this way. The body makes very small changes in response to very small alterations in blood sugar. The closed loop system is an attempt to more closely mimic the body’s natural response to rising blood sugars. Pros: automatic blood sugar reading (many people don’t treat high sugars because they don’t want to use the tester), smaller correction doses of insulin given throughout the day (instead of a few large doses), and less chance of hypoglycemic episodes because the pump reads your sugar and turns off as soon as you hit target. While high sugars will damage your body over time, low sugar can be just as dangerous, and far more quickly. Cons: It will be expensive, people will still have to change their lifestyles, we still have a ways to go before one is perfected, and of course, technology can always malfunction. Hope this helped.
Q: How can the use of low and high GL diets be used in diabetes treatment?
I’ve been reading about it please?
A: The GI index is just a way of working out how the food will affect your blood glucose level. High GI foods will cause a rapid rise in blood sugars and the drop afterwards. Low GI foods cause blood glucose levels to go up more slowly as they are absorbed and broken down slowly so they are better for diabetics. This type of food is things like most fruit and veg, wholegrain foods etc.
Q: does anyone know if cinnamon is effective for treatment with diabetes?
My mom has diabetes and i want to help her control her type 2 diabetes. i have read in some articles that cinnamon can lower blood sugars? Is there anyone who currently uses cinnamon for treatment of their diabetes? As much as possible i would like a personal experience on the effectiveness of cinnamon and what form of cinnamon (powder, capsules, etc) and how much should be taken. I hope you can help me. Thanks.
A: I have taken cinnamon bark in capsule form and it does help. But, it causes really nasty heartburn. I’ve taken 1000-2000mg at a time and it would assist in lowering my blood sugar. I did notice a real difference. But, I do prefer a lesser dose mixed with other herbs, because of the heartburn.
One herb formula I absolutely love is Nature’s Way Blood Sugar. It contains gymnema sylvestre, bitter melon, fenugreek, bilberry and nopal opuntia. It used to contain cinnamon, but I think the formula changed. It is still the best herb formula I’ve tried. It helps so much to lower my blood sugar.
I also take a multimineral with chromium. My favorite is Solaray’s Biocitrate Multimineral. It recommens taking four a day, but I only take two. I don’t feel the need for that many.
Hope this helps! Best wishes. 
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.
Q: What are some treatment modalities for type 1 Diabetes in young adults?
Treatment Modalities for Diabetes in young adults?
A: Insulin, diet, and exercise. (All together. It’s not a one or the other type of situation.)
Q: How to market diabetes treatment?!?!?
Last night i came up with a great insulin-like treatment for diabetes. who do i go to to sell this? look, i care about people with diabetes, but obviously making a few million is more vital to my life.
A: well, if you do not how to market your idea, then chances are your idea probably isn’t all that great. it’s probably been already tried and tested.
you can’t just make something up or figure it out and then have it sell. you have to hire the proper folks to look at your idea (pharmicutical companies or a doctor), then you would have to mass produce enough for medication trials. phase trials take a while-good ones even take longer. I’m talking 10 years or more before you can “sell” to the public.
or, you can be another joe blow and claim things that are against the law just to sell it, but making all that money wont be worth a dime behind bars.
good luck!
Q: if someone diagnosed with diabetes but refuses treatment, what are the main risks? can it be fatal?
my grandmother has been diagnosed recently but she doesnt like doctors, hospitals or tablets/injections. she says is she hadnt been to the doctor, she would never had known she was ill. she won’t go back to the doctor to discuss treatment for her diabetes. is she putting herself at risk?
A: Yes, depending on the type. One is a lot more serious than the other. If it isn’t monitored and controlled, she could die from it depending, of course, of the severity of the problem. She could be getting real thin headaches and sleepy or the opposite, gaining weight, tired and sleepy.
Also changes in body temperatures and changes in appetite.
I hope that helps
Q: Is there a treatment for diabetes?
People say that Amzylite is a treatment for diabetes does anyone use it and can tell me what they think?
A: There are several treatments.
Diet and Exercise, Oral medications, injected insulin.
Also, some T2’s take insulin. Some T2’s are also able to control with NO medication, just by watching their diet and exercise.
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