While looking in the local pharmacy for a good omega 3 supplement for my younger child to aid in concentration, I came across a supplement called Glucose Regulating & Diabetes formula. This was supposed to stimulate insulin production (my pancreas makes no insulin Zero, Zilch, Nada, Nil insulin so I was not expecting anything to happen there.)it also improves insulin sensitivity and reduces elevated blood glucose levels. It was all natural stuff so I thought lets try it out. It does warn you that it does enhance the effectiveness of your Diabetic Medication so you could go low.Okay I will be careful but I am a pessimist.
It only contains 3 active ingredients -
Pinitol - this should mimic insulin and hastens the transport of glucose from the blood stream to the cells. When I researched this there was some long scientific names and all I understood was something about a Bougainvillea. A few studies said it did not work.
Goats Rue Extract - Wish I knew about this when I was breast feeding or rather attempting to breast feed as this also aids lactating mothers. For the Diabetic it is supposed to enhance the sensitivity of insulin receptors, making them more responsive to insulin. My mind was telling me that if this helps I will decrease my insulin levels which in turn will help me shed the kilos. It also has some other beneficial effects in connection with Worms,snakebites and fevers.
Gymnema Sylvestre Herbal extract - This should slow the transport of carbohydrates from the intestines to the blood. Here I am thinking that if you have a high GI meal you can lower the GI to medium by adding a Low GI food to the meal, same sort of thing happening with taking this supplement.
I have only been taking this for a week and although I have not seen any huge differences I am willing to carry on with it and reassess buying a new bottle after this one is finished in a months time.
I would definitely say that it should have bigger impacts on Type 2 diabetics as they can stimulate insulin production and would definitely be a must take supplement if you have been diagnosed as pre- diabetic.
I have not yet been able to reduce the insulin dose but as they say Rome was not built in a day.
The only thing I am against is the statement on it saying to help treat both Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetics. The important word here is help, a type 1 diabetic can not live with out Insulin and no herbal remedy is going to cure us. After a month if I have not decreased my insulin levels while exercising and eating the same as before. I will call it as not helping me. We all are different it might help you immensely or not at all. Worth a try, is all I can say.
Plus I will be worm free and better of if I get bitten by a snake.
The Surprise
Kulula had a sale on recently and I decided to buy a ticket and surprise my Sister who lives in Knysna for her birthday.
Boy was she surprised. It took a lot of planning and "telling of lies" but we did it. I arrived later than would have been best on the Friday, the day of her birthday, my Dad had to pick me up from the airport in George about an hour away from the birthday dinner venue.
My step mum expertly lied and said that my Dad had gone to help a friend with his leaking roof and he would meet them at the restaurant later.
That sounds good if you don't know my Dad. I don't mean to be horrible but my Dad would be one of the last persons I would call if I had a leaking roof. It is like me saying to someone I have gone to donate blood at SANBS and I will see you just now.
My sister fell for it though and only got slightly worried that Dad had set her up with a blind date when she heard my Step Mum book the reservation for 4 people instead of 3.
The weather sucked (hence the possible leaking roof) but we had a great time.
We celebrated the birthday and had a good old sisterly weekend together, it would have been even better if our other sister had also flown in but I suppose the UK is a bit far to come just for a weekend.
My sister runs an awesome Bed and Breakfast in Knysna called "Lavender Hill" Guest House. If anyone is ever looking for accommodation on the Garden route this is the place to go.
On booking .com her place gets an average of 9/10 from 11 reviews with headings to comments like (I quote):
"Worth to come back"
"Good"
"Excellent"
"Exceptional"
"Wonderful"
Here is the link to her website, I am sure she will treat you like royalty as she seems to do with all her guests.
http://www.lavenderhillgh.co.za/rooms/index.html
It really is a part of paradise to go visit and I am sure she can whip up a mean Diabetic Freindly breakfast.
Bye for now , until I type one again. (Get the pun. )
Kim
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