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Alternative Therapies and Explanations

I am an avid weight lifter with type 1 diabetes, and told me about a supplement called Hydroxi-Rip that is supposed to help with lifting. However, on the side of the bottle, there is a warning for people with diabetes. Would it be possible to take this? Would it raise or lower my blood levels?

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MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) is being promoted as a treatment for type 2 diabetes, but I cannot find any basis for this claim. Is MSM of any benefit? Can it cause any problems?

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What kind of “natural” foods or vitamins can be taken to keep the glucose level (or ketones) from going too high?

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Can a vitamin deficiency of any kind cause diabetes?

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I had a pancreas only transplant, and my I chiropractor my prescribed DHEA and melatonin. However, I got home and read that melatonin may go against non-self cells in the body. Is is safe for me are to take DHEA and melatonin? Will taking them increase the possibility of my body rejecting the pancreas?

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My relative was diagnosed with insulin dependent diabetes. The doctor has said he has to take insulin for the rest of his life. Is that so, or is there another medical procedure to relieve this life long medication?

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My two year, three month old son was diagnosed with type 1 almost two weeks ago. Do know of any studies that indicate increased breast milk would benefit his condition? Do you know anything about naturopaths or homeopaths reversing the effects of a vaccine and whether or not it helped in controlling diabetes?

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I’ve had type 2 diabetes for four years, and I am starting a weight lifting program. Are there any benefits to using vitamin supplements? If so what kind of supplements would benefit me?

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Over the summer, I gave my recently diagnosed son food supplements in addition to insulin. When taking them, he had less hypoglycemia and needed less insulin. Do you know of any doctors who are familiar with such nutritional supplements?

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I read in a prevention magazine that “holy basil leaf” lowers blood sugars. Is there any truth to that?

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