Alpha Lapoic Acid, Does it Work?

Question

I am a type one diabetic and I have been this way for 6 yrs. I recently got treatments of Alpa Lapoic Acid but I have not noticed any change in my sugars they have still been over 250 and I am still taking my insulin shots atleast 4xs a day. the doctor also put me on a srtick died and I have been faith full to it but its only been a few days. When should I notice a change?

Answer 1

Should have noticed a difference by now. I strongly recommend you get the book I mention below. I'm a type 2 and it's helped a lot. It sounds like your doctor could use a lesson in nutrition as most doctors could use. Unfortunately, most doctors don't know diddly about a good diet for diabetics. That's why I recommend this book and a website by a doctor that's actually done his homework and helped lots of diabetics, heart patients, obese people, etc... http://www.drmcdougall.com

Here's more:

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The book explains what's going on in our system and what to do about it. It's really easy and inexpensive. It's basically diet, supplements, and exercise. For example, did you know that cinnamon helps blood sugar absorption? It also controls cholesterol and triglycerides. This is according to the USDA:
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Sugar does not cause diabetes:
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Some enlightening type 1 diabetes info:
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http://articles.animalconcerns.org/ar-voices/archive/milk_problems.html
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Some psychology behind overeating:
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Insulin and the brain:
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Why the British are healthier than Americans:
http://www.geocities.com/seabulls69/UKvsUSAdocs.html

Some great health sites with all kinds of general health information:
http://www.chetday.com
http://phifoundation.org
http://www.burnthefat.com/

Answer 2

I never heard of alpha lipoic acid lowering anyone's blood sugar, it's just supposed to help protect you from the damage that occurs when you're diabetic such as kidney failure, blindness, etc.

I use Source Naturals' alpha lipoic acid and, when I use it, it changes how my urine smells. If I use other brands of alpha lipoic acid, there's no change. How much alpha lipoic acid are you taking? Maybe you need to take a stronger dosage.