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Alternative Therapies and Explanations

My 38 year old mother has had a lot of problems with control even though she keeps to an eating plan and has tried a number of different types of insulin. I have heard that there is some evidence to suggest that certain fatty acids in the diet can aid in the absorption of insulin — is this true? If so what fatty acids and how can they help?

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Once I start taking chromium picolate, how long should it take before I see a drop in blood sugar levels?

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My granddaughter has had type 1 diabetes for the past 3 years. Is it possible for her to be without insulin if she takes to yoga and other exercises and diet control?

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Do you think any of about the various dietary supplements that are being marketed right now will be helpful in controlling blood sugar?

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I have type 2 diabetes treated with diet and daily exercise. In addition, I am taking a low dose of 7-KETO DHEA, and my blood sugars are now over 7.6 mmol/L [137 mg/dl] in the morning. I have had much stress, and I understand that the 7-KETO DHEA might help the stress. Would it be beneficial to take a larger dose of the 7-KETO DHEA or just the DHEA?

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My 12 year old daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes seven months ago, and I am a firm believer in vitamins, but I am just not sure what is right for her. What vitamin supplements, if any, can I give her to help her body out as she grows up to hopefully minimize some problems with heart, kidneys, circulation, eyesight, etc.?

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There seem to be conflicting reports about the safety and effectiveness of chromium picolinate. Is this a beneficial supplement to add to ones diet? How does it benefit people who have diabetes and people who don’t? What are considered safe/effective doses? What are the potential dangers to this supplement?

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Since using some Omnitrition products, my husband’s blood sugars are somewhat lower and he feels great. The products are high in caffeine. Will the caffeine hurt him?

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Should vitamin C (or any other anti-oxidant) be used to prevent circulation problems (arteries) in a nine year old who has had diabetes for three years?

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Are there homeopathic and herbal remedies that can dramatically help, and possibly reverse Type 1 diabetes?

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