Many people with diabetes try to control their blood glucose naturally without the use of pharmaceutical drugs. The general goal must be to maintain blood sugars within a safe selection. This will help to lessen the complications that are associated with poorly controlled blood sugars.
It is very important however to work closely with your doctor if you think about using any sort of Complementary and Alternative Medicine also called CAM, if you have already been started on prescription drugs, this should not replace traditional medicine.
If you decide to use CAM be sure your physician is conversant with the different supplements that you are using.
The following is a list of researched CAM therapies using altai balance that may be of benefit in the management of diabetes. Recommend these as complementary therapy in my practice, but do not necessarily endorse this as exclusively as a means to deal with diabetes.
ALPHA LIPOIC ACID: (ALA also known as lipoic acid or thioctic acid) is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help protect the cells from damage by free radicals. ALA is exceptional in the way it works. In comparison to other antioxidants which may work in water like vitamin C or fats like vitamin E, ALA works both ways. Levels of alpha lipoic acid start to decrease with age. Since ALA may lower the blood glucose drastically, it is necessary to monitor blood glucose closely when with this supplement.
OMEGA 3 FATTY ACIDS: These are fats that are unsaturated. They are commonly referred to as Fish oils. They are much harder to come by in our diets. They are present in tiny concentrations in leafy vegetables, seeds and nuts such as walnuts, flax seed, and berry. Omega 3 fatty acids are more commonly found in fish such as Wild Alaskan salmon, sardines, tuna, and mackerel.
Studies have shown that omega-3 fatty acids reduced triglycerides, nevertheless they do not influence the sugar control or total cholesterol. Triglyceride levels are often elevated in diabetes and have been found to increase the risk for heart disease. Omega-3 fatty acid supplements seem to be secure in low to moderate doses.
Due to security concerns about some species of fish contaminated by mercury and pesticides and PCB, strongly recommend that supplements which have been certified by NNFA or GNP be bought or simply that there is certification on the product label that the supplement does not have any mercury or other contaminants.
It is very important to let your physician know that you are taking omega-3 Fatty acids since they may interact with certain prescription drugs and also increase your risk for bleeding during operation.