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a) food consumption
b) home made medicine like (ayurvedic or chiness type)
c) physical activity

2006-06-14 22:13:42 · 9 answers · asked by brian 1 in Health Diseases & Conditions Diabetes

9 answers

Ayurveda can provide you alternatives to insulin.

2006-06-14 22:20:48 · answer #1 · answered by shirishbhate 4 · 0 0

It depends what type of Diabetes you are referring to if it is Type I ot Type 2. Type 1 Diabetes pertains to the total destruction of the beta cells of Islets of Langerhans in the pancreas. In this case the insulin has to be suplied using subcutaneous injection. Diet and exercise should also be taken into consideration since it will dictate the amount of insulin a person will need.Recently the FDA plans to approve an insulin given as an inhaler. I do not know how effective that route is going to be plus it would probably take an enormous number of puffs coming from an inhaler once the medication is approved.

While the Type 2 diabetes pertains to insulin resistance. The body produces insulin but the body is not sensitive enough to it. It is usually associated with obesity or increase number of fat cells. Therefore, the solution here is lifestyle modification which is a combination of proper diet and exercise. If the body is still resistance to it, some antidiabetic oral medications are recommended like glyburide, glipizide & etc or the worse case scenario is injecting subcutaneous insulin injections.

2006-06-15 11:02:08 · answer #2 · answered by Cat 2 · 0 0

If you are taking insulin, do NOT stop taking it. It is what is keeping you alive. Period.

I was up to 6 or more shots a day, until 4 years ago when I went on an insulin pump. I have never had better control, more freedom than I do now, and have never been happier. I was even able to lose 40 pounds! I have another 30-40 to go, but I will, slowly, get there.

Talk to your doctor about your options. If insulin is what you need, then that's what you will have to do. If that is the case, then maybe an insulin pump would be for you. I personally believe that anyone taking more than 2-3 shots a day should consider a pump.

2006-06-15 19:21:06 · answer #3 · answered by honey 6 · 0 0

Exercise can reduce the body's resistance to natural insulin if you make any- type I diabetes is insulin dependent because the body makes no natural insulin so not taking insulin is not an option. Type II diabetes is a combination of decreased insulin production and insulin resistance by the cells of your body and can be controlled by diet, exercise and oral medications like Avandia, glipiZIDE, glucophage, etc. However, even orally controlled diabetics can occasionally require insulin injections during times of stress (injury, infection, surgery). The most important things diabetics can do is see their doctor regularly, get their Hemoglobin A1c checked ( indicator of level of glucose control long term) and check their blood sugar regularly (at least twice a day, and preferably before each meal). Also, be aware of the signs and symptoms of high AND low blood sugar; if you feel bad. listen to that and check your sugar!
If you are going to change your insulin regimen, consult your MD please!

2006-06-15 13:15:45 · answer #4 · answered by djordan021 1 · 0 0

Although the control of various food intake and exercise can help in the regulation of blood sugars, it is widely felt that Type 1 diabets should stay on their insulin.

2006-06-15 09:06:36 · answer #5 · answered by BigBobT 1 · 0 0

yeh dying... don't go not taking ur insulin and changing it to some stupid herbal crap it will only make ur health worse seriously ur health is not something to play around with, i know its hard to take injections everyday, i take up to 6 needles a day. but at the moment there is no cure but there will be just stick to ur insluin or maybe talk to ur doc about a insulin pump they are ment to be good and comfy, but don't stop taking ur insulin

2006-06-15 09:06:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

yes there is but there is no medical proof for them and insulin is not taken orally b'coz it gets digest .. physical activities like brisk exercises surely will help and also in ayurveda there are some medicines. but don't take them if you are in 50's or have severe sugar..

2006-06-15 10:30:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

go to a reputable naturopathic doctor and work on a modified diet that will benefit you needs. You need to monitor your response very carefully and increase your activity level and decrease your stress.

2006-06-15 10:42:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

They have an inhaled insulin you can use now.

2006-06-15 18:22:38 · answer #9 · answered by wereinlovemnc4ever 5 · 0 0

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