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Alternative Therapies and Explanations

My nine year daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes about two months ago, and I have heard that giving one ounce a day of a natural product called “noni juice (morinda)” can eventually eliminate need for daily insulin injections. This sounds both unbelievable and dangerous. Is there any information on this product and its use in diabetes control?

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I have had type 1 diabetes for 32 years. I recently read an article on an herbal remedy called Gymnema. It says it helps lower the amount of insulin necessary and also helps with the effects of neuropathy. I haven’t been able to find much research on it and was just curious.

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I’m 39 and just found out I’m a diabetic. I’m interested in the Schwartzbien Principle. I’m running up against major resistance with this doctor’s theories. Could I please have your opinion?

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My 4 year old son is in the honeymoon stage diagnosed 2 months ago. Would olive leaf extract prolong the honeymoon stage? Does it help at all ever?

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I am reading a lot about alpha-lipoic acid as a antioxidant and wondered if it would hurt to give my daughter this supplement. I have read that this can help prevent or reverse some symptoms of neuropathy. She currently has none but has had diabetes for 11 years.

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I am a 44 year old who has diabetes and has been on insulin three times daily for 25 years. What is your view on naturopathic medicine (supplements in addition to insulin) in diabetes?

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I found an article in a local newspaper that said a man in Peking had himself cured of diabetes by eating ants. Is this possible? What kind of ants should a lady of 53 eat?

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My father-in-law purchased a bed overlay with magnets in it for restless leg syndrome. The saleswoman also told him that it “cured” her grandson’s diabetes, so sad thought that it would help with our son’s hypoglycaemia. Is there any independent research being conducted on magnet therapy for blood sugar levels?

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