I'm a diabetic and I can't get my sugar down with my shots and med's. Any herbs out there that can help?

Answer 1

In addition to the medications you have to be willing to control your diet.
YOU have to WATCH what you EAT. Anything/everything you eat turns into some form of SUGAR!!!
Change your BAD eating habits.
Read all food labels.
Make an appointment with a Dietitian.
Do whatever it takes to get you Diabetes under control.

YOU definitely need to get back into your Doctor to regulate your medications.

If you are NEWLY diagnosed, this takes time/practice to do.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

I too am a diabetic and the herbs are anything I heard of that work I DID go to a book store like Barnes and Noble and went to the section that deals with diabetics. (yes there is a section). FRUIT WILL SKYROCKET YOUR BLOOD SUGAR. you need to incorporate exercise into your life. walk every evening do some gardening chop wood do anything to bring your cardio up perhaps an aerobics class (great workout good for the stamina) this is suggested for two reason 1. to help lose wieght (if needed) 2. cardio excersise as you may have guessed is your circulation. with out proper circulation throughout your body certain extremities will start to shut down on you (figers, toes and anything else that sticks out from your body)and eventually will have to be removed. the book you choose to read up on should say something about reading labels. you need to start looking at what exactly you are eating. I'm sure you have been told to cut out the carbs in your diet you probably have also been told there are some carbs you cannot get away from. just because a label say diet on it doesn't mean it's all good look into the labels with some detail. it's your life take charge of it there is no magic herb or pill that will make this go away you need to adjust your food intake and your exercise regiment

Answer 4

This is only the 23rd. 10 days. It often take 2-3 WEEKS before you see the effects of the medication. And exercise does NOT result in an immediate drop. In fact, the need to extra energy during exercise often results in an INCREASE in blood sugar. it is the LONG TERM effect of execise that are important, not the minute to minute changes, You say you are eating RIGHT, but are you eating LESS? You MUST drop some weight, and the only way to do that is to eat LESS. it is very possible that you are "compensating" -- eating more food to compensate for the loss of sugars and starches. So watch not only WHAT you eat but HOW MUCH. Be SURE that you take you blood sugar readings at the correct time: 1) Just before meals (like 5 minutes before) 2) Just before bed 3) TWO HOURS after meals (ONLY if the doctor ask for it) DO NOT take a reading at any other time, and NEVER take a reading less than two hours after meals! readings take at ANY other time than shown above might be high, and are thus confusing and meaningless. In your case, be sure that you DO NOT take a reading right after exercising. the exercise probably caused you to "dump" sugar from your liver, and readings taken after exercise are often high. If your doctor recommend insulin GO FOR IT!. You MUST get those blood sugars down FAST. Every day, every hour those blood sugars re high will cause damage to yoru system. Insulin is THE best way to lower blood suagr FAST. In the mean time, continue to work on the diet and exercise, with the goal of losing weight. ASK your doctor what you SHOULD weigh, figure how much over weight you are, and figure how many pounds a week you need to lose to get to your normal weight on one year. if the number is MORE than 3 pounds a week -- OK make it 18 months. Weight loss faster than 2-3 pounds a week is dangerous to yoru system, and it will NOT stay off. The GOASL of type 2 Diabetes treatment is to teach you to eat better (and less), exercise more, and LOSE WEIGHT. m If youa re successful you will be able to reduce or even eliminate the drugs -- the insulin is usually the first one eliminated!

Answer 5

I had this problem a few years ago. No matter what I did (watch my diet, eat low sugar foods, exercise, take more insulin/meds, change insulin/meds), NOTHING worked. My A1c was up to about 9 or 10 due to this. My doctor suggested I go on an insulin pump (I was up to about 4-6 shots a day and still couldn't control it). I was skeptical, so I researched them. I have been on one for 4 years now and have had great control. I would recommend the pump to anyone taking more than 3 shots a day for the best control. The pump, as I found out, has a steady stream of insulin going thru you 24/7 (a basal rate), like your pancreas does. Then when you eat something or your blood sugar happens to be high, you 'tell' the pump to give you more insulin (figured out with a formula so you know how much to give)--this is your bolus rate.

But, you should see your doctor before doing this or any other major changes. Are you seeing an endocrinologist (diabetes doctor)? Are you seeing a dietician? No matter what, you NEED to see your doctor right away to figure out what to do with your insulin and meds.

I know that with me, and some other people that I know with diabetes, had a problem with having sooooooo much insulin that their bodies were rejecting the high amounts. So, my friends and I had to go back down to a lower amount to kick our bodies into working right with the insulin--and we ended up staying on the lower amounts. I don't know if this is what you need; you need to speak with your doctor about it.

As for your diet, fruits (fresh or juice) will bring your blood sugar right up, especially tropical fruits like bananas and pineapple. They have high natural sugars. It's good to have fruits, but try to stay away from the tropical ones until you can have your diabetes under control and you know what they will do to your blood sugar so you can take care of it. High fibers, whole wheat products are better for you than white, starchy products.

Lots of exercise will help to bring the blood sugars down, too, as long as the blood sugars aren't 250 or over. If they are, then exercise will only raise it higher. If it's at that point, take extra insulin (ask your doctor how much extra you should take; probably put you on a sliding scale), drink lots of water, try to sit and relax, and check your blood sugar about every hour or two to be sure it is going down like it should be.

In my opinion, it doesn't matter if you are a type 1 or 2; these things are good for either one, no matter how old or young you are. But, you MUST talk to your doctor before doing ANY major changes.

Answer 6

My daughter was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes (type 1) about a year ago and we've had a lot of up and downs. Its certainly been a life changing experience for all my family. She has her endocrinologist , a dietitian, injects her insulin, checks her sugar, and does daily exercise. Everyone is different and what works for her might not work for you the same way. With research I did on my own, I once gave her a chromium picolinate tablet and her sugars plummeted down to much. So use caution when dealing with other treatments other than the one your doctor has given you.

Answer 7

first off I have to ask if you are a type one or two? and what your HA1C. If it is super high and you are type on you need to talk to your doctor, you might not have been useing the right type of insulin.... or you might have to start checking every 3 hrs b/c that can show when you rise... Which in some ways will be able to help you get a pump which is even more stable... I am a type one and I used to have alot of those problems.... so look at the multiple pokes... which I know you will hate, but it will be ok... then it will help you! Good luck!

Answer 8

Go through all the food you are eating and read the labels if it has over 1 when it comes to sugar THROW IT OUT.

I cleared out my father in laws house and his sugar went to normal. It doesn't take long so you have to watch and lower you insulin. Eat few bread items as they turn directly to sugar (look at the loaf make it 1g per serving).

It is possible to change if you are interested I will send you the way of eating that I made up for my father in law.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

Firstly, talk to your doctor instead of asking yahoo members for advice. only your doctor knows your history and how your body responds. second, eat high fiber foods and try to stay away from anything such as white bread, tortillas, etc. eat wheat bread, tortillas, fresh fruits to include berries and fresh vegies. eat a rainbow of fruits and berries a day. eat high fiber cereals, also. some sugars are bad and some aren't. i can eat sweetened oatmeal, which has high fiber, and my sugar levels out, it might work for you if you stick to one serving plus a piece of fruit. As for nutritious herbs that will help control blood sugar try Stevia. You can buy it in health food stores in powder and extract form. In powder form, it has natural fiber and it does help level out blood sugar when used with a good meal plan and exercise. it is derived from sweet leaf which is a natural herb. Stevia is not a chemical and seems to enhance the foods or drinks flavors. keep talking to your doctor until your sugar is under control. get a pedometer and walk as much as you can aiming for 10,000 steps a day. good luck.