Replied by Mama To Many from Tennessee on 10/11/2014

Kbrn,

What an encouraging story! Thank you for sharing it. Good for you for taking responsibility for your health and beating the system. I am sure your experience will be helpful to others!

~Mama to Many~

Replied by David from US on 10/11/2014

...with the perfect balance between respect and tongue in cheek...I loved your post!

Replied by Margie from Laughlin, Nevada on 03/15/2016

Thank you for sharing this important info!

Replied by Linda from Springfield, Georgia on 08/31/2017

Hi there... I suffer from severe neuropathy all over my body. I had type 2 diabetes now have type 1 I have to check sugar levels at least 10 times a day... I loath doing this It sends me into such pain. I cant wear any restricted clothing ie socks, underwear and anything form fitting. I also take gabapentin? I tried lyrica and made me worse! I am looking for holistic help a friend told me about apple cider and baking soda? Yuck but I will try anything. Thanks for your words! Be Blessed!

Replied by Timh from Ky on 09/03/2017

Linda: The trace mineral Chromium is critical for sugar metabolism in humans, plus other nutrients, so take a high quality multivitamin/mineral supplement 2x daily with meals and take extra 200 mcgms Chromium Picolinate. In between meals take 100mg (ALA) Alpha Lipoic Acid 2x day, and slowly upregulate to 200mg and 300mg.

Replied by Andrea from CA on 02/12/2021

Your last paragraph is priceless :) :) :)

Replied by Joseph A. from Stockton, Ca on 09/24/2022

Hi young lady, it's been 8 yrs since you posted info on Type 1 Diabetes. Past 15 yrs I have gotten involved with medications, drugs and the healing process. Big PHARMA medications (AKA: Drugs) cure nothing, they treat Symptoms only and have Dangerous side effects including Death, suicides. I detest USA Drugs, I use alternative medicines because they treat root cause of problem(s) I recommend alternatives to earthclinic, and many online people suffering. I never charge a fee, nor am I wealthy but I do agree with you regarding that Big PHARMA places profits over human lives. I treat my son during past 15 yrs after seeing what medications/Drugs do. If you have any issues please send me a message here and I would be happy to give you info that is free. Presently some unknown person needs info on Type 1 Diabetes, therefore I am searching all over to send info. Thank you, Joseph A.

Replied by SB from VA on 12/07/2022

I'm looking for info to help my son with natural support for Type 1. I'd be interested in any information you may have. Thank you.

Replied by Art from California on 12/09/2022

SB,

You don't give your son's age, if he is an adult, magnesium is a noninvasive approach that I wrote about previously here :

https://www.earthclinic.com/cures/magnesium-for-diabetes-art-solbrig.html

I wrote about it for type 2 diabetes (T2DM), but it would be beneficial for type 1 also.

I also wrote about the use of Berberine for T2DM, but it can also be helpful for type 1 as it is known to lower blood sugar level and insulin resistance while improving insulin sensitivity :

https://www.earthclinic.com/cures/berberine-for-diabetes.html

Another useful supplement for diabetes is Benfotiamine, a fat soluble form of vitamin B1. There are other supplements that can offer benefit such as vitamin D. These four supplements have studies to support their use for diabetes and other health issues and have good safety profiles in human studies.

Because of the seriousness of diabetes and the fact that these supplements can reduce glucose levels, and increase insulin sensitivity, increasing the potential for hypoglycemia(low blood sugar), which can be very dangerous, it is imperative that you and or your son use these supplements under the supervision of a doctor or medical healthcare professional.

Art

Replied by Yad from Sunny Somewhere on 12/11/2022

Dear SB, concerning help for your son's type 1 diabetes, we hope our family's experience over the past 25 years may be beneficial. You see, my wife was diagnosed with and prescribed medication for diabetes over 25 years ago. Within six months of her diagnosis, she had changed her lifestyle to the point that she was off all the diabetic medications. Since that time until today, she has never had to take medication for diabetes again. She reversed her diabetes by taking action each day to improve her health through lifestyle changes that she never stopped practicing - these actions became her daily routines and repaired her auto immune disease and her pancreatic beta cells function.

The first action she took was to add 30 minutes a day each morning of moderate exercise. Over the years, she slowly built up her exercise time to around three hours a day (one hour when she wakes up, one hour during the daytime and one hour before going to bed). While she exercises, she watches videos on her tablet, (she only watches videos when she exercises since we have no TV in the house), it is her instant reward to herself for exercising. Second, she began to drink more water and better quality water (Iceland high pH water), now my wife drinks at least one liter of water in the first hour and half after she wakes up. Third, she stopped drinking alcohol and cow's milk. Fourth, she stopped eating all processed food, hydrogenated oils, food additives, GMO corn, wheat, rice, soy, white bread, white rice, sugar, soda and candy (except little secrets chocolate/peanut pieces and dark chocolate). Fifth, she stopped taking all synthetic substances including vaccines, medications and foods to avoid further auto-immune damage. Sixth, she began eating whole, non-processed, made from scratch, low-glycemic meals of wild salmon, free-range, hormone-free, grass-fed beef, lamb, goat, chicken, duck, turkey, eggs, bone broth soups, organic raw vegetables, fresh fruits and herbs. Seventh, she started drinking green tea, herbal tea and berry smoothies. Lastly, my wife began taking supplements (vitamins, natural non-synthetic extracts and compounds)

identified in research studies and by our personal experience to lower blood sugar, lower inflammation and to regenerate, restore and regrow pancreatic beta cells to normal function. This in turn meant that her insulin levels and metabolism also returned back to normal.

The natural cures we found ourselves through experience or read about in research papers with the greatest benefit and best outcomes include (in no particular order): 1-Ginseng, 200 mg a day to help stablize insulin and glucagon; 2-Nopal (the pod of the prickly pear cactus) on par with effectiveness of diabetic medication at a 250 mg daily dose (used by some instead of medication); 3-Gymnema, 400 mg a day, a traditional Indian remedy used to lower blood sugar that can work synergetically with diabetes medication (if you use it make sure to check your blood sugar to avoid hypoglycemia); 4-Barberine from goldenseal and barberry or taken as a supplement targets AMPK, a chemical that regulates your metabolism. (AMPK causes your body to absorb more glucose), improves your sensitivity to insulin, and helps your liver not to produce too much blood sugar; 5-Linun Uisitassimum or LU6 from flaxseed and chia seed 600 mg of extract a day manages blood sugar levels and and also provides a good source of Omega 3 and Omega 6 oils; 6-L-Arginine from defatted flour made from sesame seeds, cottonseed, sunflower seed, safflower, and peanut, watercrest, mustard greens, spirulina, and pumpkin leaves restores insulin sensitivity, modulates glocose and activates cell activity through the nitric-oxide pathway; 7-Genistein from red clover stimulates insulin secretion in Pancreatic B-cells through cAMP-dependent protein kinase pathways, take 1, 500 mg a day; 8-Nigella Sativa or black cumin seed taken with wild raw honey for synergetic effect 2 grams black seed a day (we've had great success with this) for reduction in A1c on par with the best diabetes medications, reduces fasting blood sugar by 56 mg/dl and reduces insulin resistance, improves beta cell function and is non toxic, you can eat the seeds on salad or add to teas, take pills of black seed oil or add the oil to tea (a tablespoon each black seed oil or seeds and Honey three times per day); 9-Vitamin B6, B7 (Biotin) and B12 from brewer's yeast, goat milk, goat cheese and goat yogurt, wild salmon, wild yellowfin or albacore tuna, eggs, chicken liver, beef, spinach, sweet potato, green peas, chickpeas, and avocado; 10-Chromium from broccoli, green beens, brewer's yeast and grass fed beef, or 200 micro grams tablet taken twice a day, Chromium is a trace element that can help your body to regulate blood sugar more effectively by working with insulin to fill the cells with glucose, helping your body know when it needs to stop producing blood sugar; 11-Barley and raw vegetable to slow down metabolism of carbohydrates and add fiber; 12-Vitamin C from amla (green gooseberry), camu camu, barberry, citrus fruits, raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, 1, 000 mg Vitamin C tablet daily and 50 gram Vitamin C IV twice a month; 13-Vitamin D from early morning sunbathing, 7, 000 to 14, 000 IU's Vitamin D3 daily and 50, 000 IU's D3 shot 2-3 times a year in winter, get more Vitamin D to reduce your risk of bacterial and viral infections, which tend to be more common among diabetics; 14-Vitamin E from sunflower seeds, almonds, hazelnuts, pine nuts and kiwi or 1 gram liquid gel tab per day to slow down the degenerative diseases brought on by diabetes (hardening of arteries, plaques due to PKC enzyme, formation of blood clots inside arteries, kidney failure, cararacts, and neuropathy); 15-Zinc from black cumin seed, beef, chicken, yogurt, chickpeas, pumpkin seeds, oatmeal and 50 grams a day tablet taken for three weeks with one week off; 16-Aloe Vera taken daily through skin and 1 tablespoon eaten each day for two weeks with one week off, (we grow our own aloe vera plants and give away extra to friends); 17-Cinnamon 1, 500 mg per day in food and tea lowers blood sugar (American Society of Nutrition 2007), enhances the effects of gastrointesinal hormones responsible for satiation (American Society of Nutrition 2009) and reduces oxidative stress; 18-Fenugreek 100 grams per day soaked overnight and roasted eaten as snack or in soups and salads lowers blood sugar and slows down the absorbtion of charbohydrate, can also chew fenugreek leaves or use seed powder that has been defatted; 19-Stevia a natural sweetener with anti-diabetic properties comparable to diabetic medication called Glibendhamide; 20-Ginger found to significantly improve hemoglobin A1c and and reduce nerve damage; 21-Bitter Mellon Gourd found to contain three anti-diabetic substances charanti, vicine and an insulin-like compound called polypeptide-p plus a lectin that reduces blood glucose concentrations, use 1, 000 mg a day; 22-Young Coconut water and pulp is a low glycemic, low glycemic load carbohydrate with many health benefits; 23-Clove lowers blood sugar, promotes a healthy pancreas, may imitate the function of insulin, act as an anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant (we like young clove bud oil best); 24-Jamun extract, leaves and juice slows down conversion of statch to sugar, use 10 grams a day; 25-Magnesium from almond, black beens, chard, and spinach to keep magnesium level normal as it is generally low in people with diabetes and its deficency may contribute to the severity of diabetes; 26-Corn silk milk the threads on corn stalks has been shown to have anti-diabetic properties by slowing food absorbtion and ani-glycation properties that protect insulin secreting cells; 27-Curcumin from turmeric found to have antioxidant, anti-neolastic, hepato-protective immunomodulatory, hypoglycemic and anti-rheumatic effects able to improve B-cell function and decrease insulin resistance; 28-Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) as an alternate treatment for pain from nerve damage sources are animal heart, liver and kidney, brussel sprouts, brocolli and rice bran or supplement of 300 mg three times a day for up to 12 weeks at a time, Alpha-lipoic acid is a potent antioxidant that can help your body’s cells absorb glucose more efficiently, as well as stop sugar molecules from binding with protein molecules (hindering proper function). ALA will also boost eye health; 29-CoQ10 (Coenzyme Q10) is a potent antioxidant that is recommended to boost your heart health, and taking it can help to reduce, cardiac complications that may arise from diabetes; 30-Sage blocks the release of glucose stored in the liver similar in function to diabetes medication Metformin; 31-Garlic helps to reduce blood sugar and risk for atherosclerosis; 32-Avocado helps control blood sugar and insulin levels; 33-Bone Broth vegetable soups provides fiber, supports detox, boosts immune system, provides vital minerals, and aids digestion; 34-Nuts walnuts, almonds, peanuts are high calorie, good fat and good for regulating blood sugar levels; 35- non-pasturized, cold-pressed, coconut and olive oils aid digestion, heart healthy oils with positive effect on blood sugar levels; 36-Coconut and apple cider vinegars found to reduce blood sugar levels, reduce inflammation and to treat hypoglycemia after meals; 37-Sprouted ancient grains produce less of a sugar spike when digested than modern and Monsanto GMO grain seeds; 38-Curry leaves are a good source of calcium, phosphorous, iron, magnesium, copper and an anti-diabetic substance that slows glucose digestion; 39-Citrus fruit, juice, skin and pulp adds anti-oxidant and helpful flavinoids to diet; 40-Vanadium a chemical found in dill, eggs, radishes, and pepper that mimics the effects of insulin and helps to keep blood glucose levels normal (considered one of the best supplements for diabetes); 41-Purslane a popular food in Asia and Europe that helps your body’s cells absorb glucose more efficiently while slowing the transportation of glucose from your intestines into your bloodstream; 42-Gymnema Sylvestre an extracted supplement from leaves rich in special acids that slow the rate of glucose transportation (from intestines to bloodstream).

Research Studies:
Gymnema Sylvestre: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2259217l and
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2259216
Bitter Mellon 2011 Journal of Ethnopharmacology
Flaxseed: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctim.2022.102852 and
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23656171
Magnesium DOI: 10.1002/dmrr.3243
ALA: 2018 Study in The Journal of International Medical Research
Sage: British Journal of Nutrition
Garlic: PMCID: PMC4103721
L--Arginine: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17717015
Berberine: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19374872
Chard: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11025163
Corn Silk: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19930631 and
doi 10.1186/s12906-016-1382-8
Curcumin: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21280528
Genistein: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20484465 and
https://doi.org/10.2337/diabetes.55.04.06.db05-1089
Honey: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23256446
Black Cumin Seed: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14690013
Stevia: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21687353

Please note that you should carefully try to use these treatments one at a time due to the possible added effect they can have when used together to make blood sugar drop too low. This is especially true for supplements and extracts. Once you have the experience, you can add together for a greater positive effect.

Replied by Ron from USA on 12/13/2022

I will share with you Ted's recommendations which helped me a few years ago when I first began to shift my diet radically.

Clove essential oil, 1 drop in a quart of water drank over several hours is one cure recommended by Ted I personally used to correct my blood sugar swings and sugar addiction.

I used Vanadium (sodium vanadate) supplements, usually paired with chromium were of great use. Vanadium is available in many medicinal mushrooms.

Next are my own findings:

Red reishi mushrooms are a pancreas remedy.

So is the herbal mix: "Triphala" from india.

I also used Gymnema with great success

And as well; psyllium seed/ husk fiber. mixing this in my yogurt and cereals helped me not pass out from blood sugar spikes due to high carb meals. a rule of thumb is: for every gram of fiber, you can subtract 1 gram of carbs and thus 1 gram of sugar from your meal. Fiber helps pass sugar through the system in a balanced way.

I never had diabetes, but my family is predisposed to it.

My biggest remedies in order of efficacy were clove oil, then gymnema, and to this day I still take the psyllium, as well as try to eat as much fiber as possible - like from carrots. The vanadium was important too. once I got it built up in my system for a few months, I no longer needed it, though. max daily dose of vanadium is 10 milligrams. I didn't usually go above 1 milligram a day. but I wasnt diabetic. perhaps they would need more.

If I had a pancreas deficiency, I would take all of the above daily, for life, except for the vanadium which I would stop after a few months, then only as needed. my body became itchy and lethargic after so long taking it, so I knew it was time to halt.

Also; the pancreas breaks down fatty acids and protein amino acids. so it needs bicarbonates to function right.

I do still take baking soda food grade with Apple Cider Vinegar daily, 1/4 tsp BSO in a cup of water then mix in a tbsp of ACV. BSO by itself can cause stones in kidney, galbladder, if taking too long by itself. ACV has magnesium and potassium and acid the help the body properly make use of the BSO. The pancreas needs bicarbonate to break down acids in our diet. Help it do it's work and it probably regulates blood sugar / insulin better.

If we drank ground water / ate of the earth like centuries ago, we'd naturally get more bicarbonates that we need, and not need to take things like baking soda to replenish them, and probably have a lower overall rate of pancreatic dysfunction as a society.

BSO/ ACV mix is best taken 30 min before or 2 hr after meals. otherwise expect GI upset and poor digestion.

I hope you find things that work for your son.

Replied by Mavis from Northern Ireland on 01/18/2023

I was diagnosed eight months ago with Burning Mouth Syndrome and have been T2 for 15yrs. Been to GP, Oral Surgery at Hosp and Dentist. No help given other than artificial saliva spray. Symptoms were mouth ulcers, swelling of face/lips and difficulty eating. I've lost 1 st in weight. Limited diet and no salt, sugar, gluten, spices etc. Losing hope. Can you offer any help please? Sorry for length of post.

Replied by Art from California on 01/18/2023

Mavis,

Melatonin is good for both BMS and T2DM. Unfortunately it requires a prescription in Ireland. Here in the US it is available over the counter in most stores with no prescription required. I am attaching a link to a recent study that you can show to your doctor so he can write you a script for melatonin, preferably in a dissolvable lozenge that you let slowly dissolve in your mouth to help optimize the effect in the mouth for BMS.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9101769/

It may also be helpful to chew gum that contains xylitol such as these available on Amazon UK :

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=chewing+gum+with+xylitol&crid=B7WU1AL4100R&sprefix=chewing+gum+with+xylitol,aps,212&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_24

If you are interested in natural alternatives for diabetes, let me know.

Art

Replied by HisJewel from New York on 01/20/2023

Hi Marvis from Mavis of Northern Ireland,

EC has so many encouraging suggestions.

Have you check EC these pages:

https://www.earthclinic.com/cures/burning-mouth-syndrome2.html#iron

https://www.earthclinic.com/cures/diabetes-type-I.html#acv_140972

When things become challenging, my sister gears herself up and says, "I love a good fight."

For other suggestion check out:

https://draxe.com/health/burning-mouth-syndrome/

You're a winner!

HisJewel

Replied by HisJewel from New York on 01/21/2023

Hi Marvis,

It's HisJewel again.

Be sure to look at some of the causes of burning mouth Syndrome listed on the Dr Axe page closely.

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https://draxe.com/health/burning-mouth-syndrome/

Excerpt:

If you have one of the known underlying medical causes of secondary BMS, symptoms may arise at any time during illness and treatment. Some common medical conditions that can cause burning mouth symptoms include:

• Sjogren’s Syndrome
• Radiation therapy
• Chemotherapy
• Low blood pressure medications
• Vitamin B deficiency
• Iron deficiency
• Acid reflux
• Diabetes
• Thyroid problems
• Fungal infection in the mouth
• Dentures that don’t fit properly
• Allergic reactions to dyes, foods, toothpaste, fragrances or environmental elements

Risk factors for primary BMS include:

• Being female
• Postmenopausal
• Over the age of 50
• Dry mouth
• A recent illness
• A recent traumatic life event
• Elevated stress levels
• Undiagnosed anxiety and depression

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One of them is Iron deficiency. There is a post from EC by Mrs. Smith of Central Va, US. Her condition improved by adding Iron foods to her diet. Therefore, do a little detective work and find out if any of the above risks is cause the condition.

"Keep up the Good Fight",

HisJewel

Replied by Anne Marie from Florida on 02/01/2023

Dmso also helps with fungus and thickened nails. You can get it on Amazon. I was taking 20 units of long acting Triesba and am now down to 9 units. I try my best to stay away from carbs yet Dr push them. Only reason I even go to dr is to get insulin. I have gone pretty much all natural and take a lot of vitamins for anything that bothers me. Been type 1 since diagnosed at the age of 7 and will be 65 this year

Replied by Kevin from NY on 02/29/2024

Wow, That was great, super helpful The doc just told me my a1c is 8 he wants me to do metformin but I want to go natural.

Thanks for this,

Last year we made changes in our food, cut out all junk and only whole food, that is going well also been taking vitamins and supplements, But this was very comprehensive thanks for posting this!

Replied by Bette from Ct on 03/29/2024

Wow! She did ALL of this? Holy moly that’s a lot! I want to balance my blood sugar and this is a lot to take on.

Small steps are good I guess! Thank you!

Replied by Karol from Texas on 05/01/2024

My doctor told me today if I didn’t cut back on sugar and change my diet I would be on diabetic meds. Any info you have about holistic remedies would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Karol

Replied by Art from California on 05/02/2024

Hi Karol,

Regarding diabetes, you may find the following link quite useful :

https://www.earthclinic.com/cures/six-supplements-for-diabetes-art-solbrig.html

Art