Are there any alternative treatments/cures for Diabetes?

Question

In 1995 I suffered from acute pancreatitis. Surgeons removed 90% of my pancreas and this left me Type 2 diabetic. I was doing fine on pills until this past december my Endocrinologist decided to put me on Humulin R(about 15 units before meals) and and later on added Lantus(about 55 units 2x day) Insulins. In addition I've eaten healthier but I've gained about 20lbs. I really hate this and I want to get off insulin but doctors tell me that i had been using the pills (glyburide/metformin < and other variants of all these before that> and Actos) for too long and its not healthy for my liver. I'd prefer to not be on insulin dependency. I know there are stem cell studies and other research going on. But is there anything else I should be looking into ? Is insulin safe? The ingredients are horrific!
Has anyone had success with other methods???
I live in Arizona I'm a 44 year old male.
Thanks for your help.

Answer 1

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First of all there is no "cure" for diabetes unfortunately. Second of all to clear this up Type 2 just mean adult onset, nothing more. Insulin is naturally produced by the body so adding more won't hurt. It is used by millions quite safely. The most likely reason you have gone from pills to insulin is that your own insulin levels have dropped enough that you need more help. Diabetes needs to be monitored and treated continuously to prevent future debilitating problems. If you are not fastidious about this you could end up blind, on dialysis, missing limbs etc. Good luck, be positive and you can adjust. Find other diabetics to support you if necessary.

Answer 5

If you have Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus,you are insulin dependent.It means yu are incapable of producing adequate level of insulin to sustain life.To keep life going you need to receive an insulin,that is the best remedy. There is nothing wrong in receiving insulin. It is given to you to reenforce the malfunctioning pancreas.Your pancreas has succumbed from producing it so the best remedy is to to find another way of supply,an external insulin in the case of Type 2 DM. Daily insulin Injections for sure are annoying so you may try the new inhalable insulin.You need to see your doctor for proper advice. There are various alternatives offered this days particularly from an Oriental Medicine,Herbalists,etc. You may be interested to give them a try. There is no harm in trying but just a piece of advice: Don't put yourself to be at high level of risk". What I mean is that you may try those alternatives but if you feel that it doesn't give any help,get back to the treatments proven to be effective.

Answer 6

Alternative therapies are treatments that are neither widely taught in medical schools nor widely practiced in hospitals. Alternative treatments that have been studied to manage diabetes include acupuncture, biofeedback, guided imagery, and vitamin and mineral supplementation. The success of some alternative treatments can be hard to measure.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a procedure in that a practitioner inserts needles into designated points on the skin. Some Western scientists believe that acupuncture triggers the release of the body's natural painkillers. Acupuncture has been shown to offer relief from chronic pain. Acupuncture is sometimes used by people with neuropathy, the painful nerve damage of diabetes.

Biofeedback

Biofeedback is a technique that helps a person become more aware of and learn to deal with the body's response to pain. This alternative therapy emphasizes relaxation and stress-reduction techniques. Guided imagery is a relaxation technique that some professionals who use biofeedback do. With guided imagery, a person thinks of peaceful mental images, such as ocean waves. A person may also include the images of controlling or curing a chronic disease, such as diabetes. People using this technique believe their condition can be eased with these positive images.

Chromium

The benefit of added chromium for diabetes has been studied and debated for several years. Several studies report that chromium supplementation may improve diabetes control. Chromium is needed to make glucose tolerance factor, which helps insulin improve its action. Because of insufficient information on the use of chromium to treat diabetes, no recommendations for supplementation yet exist.

Magnesium

Although the relationship between magnesium and diabetes has been studied for decades, it is not yet fully understood. Studies suggest that a deficiency in magnesium may worsen the blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes. Scientists believe that a deficiency of magnesium interrupts insulin secretion in the pancreas and increases insulin resistance in the body's tissues. Evidence suggests that a deficiency of magnesium may contribute to certain diabetes complications.

Vanadium

Vanadium is a compound found in tiny amounts in plants and animals. Early studies showed that vanadium normalized blood glucose levels in animals with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. A recent study found that when people with diabetes were given vanadium, they developed a modest increase in insulin sensitivity and were able to decrease their insulin requirements. Currently researchers want to understand how vanadium works in the body, discover potential side effects, and establish safe dosages.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

Insulin is your best bet right now. Tallk to your doctor about what foods you should and should not eat that way you can use less insulin. Also talk to your doctor about eating 6 to 10 small meals a day instead of 3 large meals. Insulin is safe if used correctly. Aside from insulin your best bet is probably changing your diet.