Is hydroxycut safe to take if you have diabetes 2?
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Please, ask your Dr. this question.  Do not take any risks with your health.  Your sugar could get really messed up with serious results.
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Besides cinnamon, there are many herbal supplements claiming to lower blood sugar levels. If you are a diabetic and on medication, you must not stop taking your medication while you are trying on cinnamon or any other herbal supplements., and please have your sugar level check to ascertain that it doesnt drop too drastically (who knows, cinnamon may be effective). Hopefully, over a period of time, say 3 mths or so, your dr may advise you to lower the dosage of your medication. Good luck trying.
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yeah, u should... It will boost up ur energy... I do cycling in the early morning a lot and I usually take it half an hour before i exercise... so yeah, just wake up earlier.... it's what reccomended by hydroxycut too, half or an hour before exercise to consume it.....
832466
I would think all medicines would have the potential.  Ask your doctor or pharmacist what the ingredients are and possible side effects if you're diabetic.
63794
I have type 2 and I take "nature made Diabetes Health pack" everyday. I  buy it @ costco.
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Hoodia is just a new diet pill, like all of the others.  These diet pills like Hoodia, Xenedrine, Metabolife, Hydroxycut all have a great deal of ingredients which are not safe.  The majority of their ingredients are herbal and plant based but there safety and long term effects are just getting to be discovered.  And when taken in large doses, these ingredients are not safe.  Also, many diet pills are not quality assured, so what is on the label is not necessarily in the pill.  You should be highly cautious of such supplements.  Anything that claims loosing inches in a very short amount of time, or guarantees results or your money back is a gimmick-just be aware, and be safe.  Before taking such supps, you should know your family history of heart disease and stroke because these supplements will increase your risk for these.  Proper nutrition and exercise are your best bets.
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Hello dear,\n\nFirst of all you must correct the spelling of "Diabets" and "madecin" to write as "Diabetes" and "medicine" respectively.\n\nIt is fine that you are not depending on Insulin injections and your sugar level is just little more than the normal limits.  There are medicines to cure diabetes but you will not believe.  It happened with many patients of mine and they continued to suffer without taking proper medicines and not listening to my advice.\n\nIn the meantime, please try some home remedies and I am sure you will come back to me after few days for more advice.  I am available on "adam2madam@yahoo.com" and trust is must to mail me.\n\nHome Remedies:\n\n1.  Drink the juice of one bitter gourd, one cucumber and one tomato on empty stomach in the morning on a regular basis.  This will bring your sugar level down and you will feel fresh.\n\n2.  Eat lots of cucumber to get rid of your dry mouth and frequent urination, if any.  Drink lots of water.\n\n3.  Please avoid Banana, Mangoes and Apple Custard completely.  These fruits contain lots of glucose and it is very dangerous for diatebes.\n\n3.  Brisk walking is always helpful for diabetic patients.\n\n4.  Avoid sugar and ice cream.  You may add sugar free tablets to your tea or coffee.\n\n5.  Take 500 ml sugarcan vinegar bottle and put 50 raw garlic flakes into the bottle and leave it for 10 days. Eleventh day onward, take one garlic flake from the bottle with one spoon vinegar after breakfast and see the result.\n\n6.  You must eat lots of other fruits like guava, watermelon, muskmelon, apple, pineapple, papaya and dry fruits to keep your stemina up.\n\n7.  To enhance your immune system, take 300g of Indian Gooseberry powder (preferable known as Amla) and 100g of dried ginger powder.  Mix them well and store in a glass jar.  Take one spoon powder daily by mixing in a glass of water.\n\n8.  Allopathic medicine can be taken if needed.  They only supress the disease and do not cure any ailment.\nAt lost, please do not allow my efforts to go waste and let me know the progress.\n\nBest of health,
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I looked around and found that many people have tried cinnamon for insulin replacement.  Since it is a natural source for keeping your sugar up and it is not approved by the FDA I wouldn't go out on a limb for it.  Before trying it, consult your doctor. But I found some info on it.\n\n\nIn the media, "cinnamon" has been reported to have remarkable pharmacological effects in the treatment of type II diabetes. However, the plant material used in the study was actually Cassia, as opposed to true cinnamon.\nCassia (Cinnamomum aromaticum, synonym C. cassia) is an evergreen tree native to southern China and mainland southeast Asia west to Myanmar. Like its close relative, Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum, also known as "true cinnamon" or "Ceylon cinnamon"), it is used primarily for its aromatic bark, which is used as a spice.\n\n\nHealth issues\nOne study demonstrates that ingesting 1 to 6 grams of powdered cassia (Cinnamomum cassia) per day significantly reduces blood sugar in type 2 diabetics, and improves cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol and triglyceride levels. The effects, which can even be produced by brewing a tea from cassia bark, also benefit non-diabetics who have blood sugar problems. Cassia's effects on enhancing insulin sensitivity appear to be mediated by polyphenols. Despite these findings, cassia should not be used in place of anti-diabetic drugs.\n\nThere is also much anecdotal evidence that consumption of cassia has a strong effect in lowering blood pressure, making it potentially useful to those suffering from hypertension. The USDA has three ongoing studies that are monitoring the blood pressure effect.\n\nThere is concern that there is as yet no knowledge about the potential for toxic buildup of the fat-soluble components in cassia, as anything fat-soluble could potentially be subject to toxic buildup. However, people have been using the spice as a seasoning safely for thousands of years. There are no concluded long term clinical studies on the use of cassia for health reasons.\n\nI didn't put the whole artical. I am just pointing out some of the info that I picked up.  If you'd like to know more just go to the website. Hope you find what you are looking for.
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The first method that is always tried is diet and exercise.  Type 2 diabetes occurs becuase of insulin resistance in the body, meaning there is too much fat.  By decreasing fat stores through diet and exercise, you decrease the insulin resistance in your body.  However, if this fails, there are many different medications out (and many in development) that can be prescribed by your doctor.  However, it is important to realize that diet and exercise are still an important part of the treatment of type 2 diabetes.  It is very important to keep doctors appointments when you have type 2 diabetes because changes may be made to your medications and this needs to be monitored carefully.
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My husband, who does research at the University of Hawaii med school, was telling me this weekend about a clinical study they saw a presentation on demonstrating how bitter melon helped control borderline diabetes in rats, which resulted in significant weight loss after their bloodsugar was stabilized.\nSo guess what we bought at the nutrition store this weekend? ;)
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Hi There\n\nHere is an action plan of attack.\n\nQuick Action Plan for Diabetes\n\n\n1. Be aware for early signs of blood sugar problems. Have the proper yearly tests performed.\n\n2. Keep in mind that the goal of diabetic treatment and self-care is to restore blood sugar levels close to normal and to correct related metabolic disorders. One of the best ways to accomplish this is by eating small, frequent meals throughout the day that emphasize fresh, organic foods that are low on the glycemic scale, such as raw and lightly steamed vegetables, low sugar whole fruits, nuts, seeds, whole grains and legumes, yams, wild fish, poultry, lean cuts of beef, bison meal lamb or veal.\n\n3. Minimize or eliminate your intake of simple carbohydrates and all sugars, as well as tobacco and processed "junk foods." In addition, reduce your intake of alcohol and caffeine. Both alcohol and caffeine could be enjoyed on special occasions, rather than daily or even weekly habits.\n\n4. Remain hydrated; drinking adequate quantities of pure water is essential for all aspects of your health.\n\n5. Engage in regular light exercise and stress reduction because they are keys to maintaining lower levels of blood sugar.\n\n6. Consider supplementing with nutrients such as B-complex vitamins, vitamin C, vitamin E, chromium, magnesium, potassium, essential fatty acids, CoQ10, alpha lipoic acid, and vanadium. Stabilized rice bran supplements can also be helpful.\n\n7. Herbs such as astragalus, bitter melon, fenugreek, garlic, ginseng, Gymnema sylvestre, and huerque can also provide significant benefits.\n\n8. If you have already developed Type I or Type II diabetes, combine the above self-care natural cures with professional care from a holistically oriented physician or other alternative health care practitioner. Particularly useful professional care therapies for treating and preventing diabetes include chelation therapy, food allergy testing, parasite testing and if necessary, cleansing, oxygen therapy, and professional dietary and nutritional counseling. Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine can also be helpful.\n\n9. Prevention, if you are pre-disposed and managing a diabetic condition, is a life-long commitment. By committing to the guidelines above, you can significantly improve your symptoms, and, if you suffer from Type II diabetes, quite possibly reverse them altogether. Implementing diet and lifestyle changes can help improve your energy levels, and your confidence in your ability to experience greater health. \n\nBest of health to both of you\n\nCheers
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check the glucose content in honey. My father had diabetes and he insisted that he could eat all the honey that he wasted but when I had gestational diabetes I was told that honey is only slightly healthier than sugar and should also be used with caution.\nTalk to your doctor.
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You better believe it. Herbal supplements can work so well at times that you will need to make sure you dont get your blood sugar to low. That with a lowered carb/sugar diet can completely control diabetes.
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I'm not a huge advocate of metabolic enhancers, but some I must say work very well.  I've tried Lipo 6 and Hydroxycut and both give excellent results if you use them as recommended.  The problem is, most people don't and either can't take the recommended dose due to jitters and anxiety (and other side effects), or their timing (eating with foods or at the wrong time of the day) is way off.\n\nIf you try them and continue to experience side effects after a few trials, you're best to refrain.  They're also highly addictive and you will feel very sluggish and lethargic on days you don't take them.  There use is only recommended short-term.  So caution is imperative when taking any of these supplements, but taken correctly, they do work.
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Yes, the higher your blood sugar is, the more likely you are to develop diabetic retinopathy, or other visual disturbances so lowering your sugar is great. Also beta carotene is good and Vit A I think.
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The best way is to eat right, exercise, and avoid carrying too much weight. That does not mean that you can PREVENT it, but you can make it much easier to treat. The more fat you carry on your body, the less efficiently your body will use its own insulin. In type 2, you are still making insulin, your body just can't use it. So eating a healthy diet and regular exercise will help your body burn off the excess glucose in your blood.
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Cinnamon has incredible properties for diabetics. It is recommended that they consume 1/2 tsp/day. I do not know about the diabeticinn but I do have 2 diabetics in my household. They are both taking Himilayan Goji Juice which fights all auto-immune disorders. One of them had black feet and sores all over his legs. Since drinking this all natural juice, he now has pink feet again, the sores are clearing up and his blood sugar levels are balancing out. The other diabetic was having problems with fainting and dizziness. She too has balanced blood sugar levels now and has no more problems. I highly recommend this juice for all diabetics.