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Urine Therapy
Posted by Aravin (Banglore, Karnataka, India) on 07/17/2012
Hi All, This is my first post to the group. Could someone please advice, if drinking urine has any effects on reducing blood sugar level. I have been practicing this for almost two months now. Everytime I go for a test I drink a glass of urine and check the sugar level and it gives a good result to me and the sugar level are well in control at around 100-120. But sometimes I feel due to over stress my sugar level rises. Do I need to follow urine threapy my whole life for a complete cure for this disease? Or is it enough if I just continue for a couple of more months? Thanks in advance.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Pest Control (Atlanta, Usa) on 03/27/2012
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I am a fan of using apple cider vinegar! I have never used it for back pain relief but I make a drink mixture weekly to use for my blood sugar. I am diabetic, and it helps to regulate blood sugar levels! I have a recipe that I think it pretty good and will taste better than the one listed here. Try this:
1 1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons raw Apple Cider Vinegar
1 Stevia packet
1 tablespoon on cinnamon
enjoy!
General Feedback
Posted by Sri (Kolkata, India) on 12/06/2011
Hi... I am planning to buy Sugar Brix Refractometer 0 - 32%, is this the right one. Ted or anybody else can you please explain how to use it to measure the amount of sugar increasing in blood or urine after having any food.
Thanks
Sri
Stabilizing Blood Sugar Level
Posted by Sherri (Cicero, In, Usa) on 09/09/2010
I have been told that I may have fluctuating blood sugar levels because I lost my appetite and do not eat much at all. I have anxiety that begins shortly after waking up until when I go to bed (I take medication for sleep that deadens the anxiety). I also have shakiness and a bit of nausea. A friend told me to eat 6 small meals or snacks each day to begin and then move into 3 meals and 3 small snacks once I am able to eat more. She suggested that I eat maybe some cheese and 4 or 5 crackers but to eat the protein first. Is this the right thing to do? Also, how long does it take to stablize your blood sugar? I appreciate all assistance as I am developing headaches, low grade fevers, and severe fatigue. I am tired of feeling the way I do but not sure how to find my way out. Thanks to all and Thank You to Earth Clinic. Sherri
Stabilizing Blood Sugar Level
Posted by Carly (Seattle, Wa Usa) on 09/10/2010
Hi Sherri, I would also add hard boiled eggs and lean meats to that list, and some veggies and whole grain crackers maybe. This is assuming you are not gluten intolerant or allergic to eggs of course. I would research taking large doses of vitamin C (I take about 3-4 grams a day and it seems to make me feel better). I was reading on here about 5-HTP the other day, and it sounds like something you might want to read about. It can be found under the "supplements" section as well. It sounds promising for anxiety, and I am going to try it. Good luck to you, and let us know how it is going. Thinking good thoughts, Carly
General Feedback
Posted by Saba (Mentor, Oh) on 02/14/2010
Question: Has anyone noticed a difference in blood sugar reading when testing upon waking in the morning, before and after brushing with regular toothpaste? Mine seems higher after brushing. I know the toothpast have sugar products in it but doesn't it take at least half to 1 hour for sugar to reach the bloodstream? Please explain.
General Feedback
Posted by Cynthia (Jacksonville, Alabama) on 04/19/2010
Most all toothpastes contain glycerin, even brands from the health food store. Glycerin is a kind of a sugar and stays on your teeth a long time. It actually breaks down the enamel. I found from the internet that using dissolved sea salt and water for brushing works very well and helps heal the teeth. My teeth used to be sensitive but the sea salt prevents that. It makes sense that toothpaste made with glycerin could affect someone's blood sugar.
Peppermint Oil
Posted by Citygirl27 (Richardson, Tx, Usa) on 10/07/2012
Expirement with peppermint tea. As a bonus you get the water intake you don't get with the oil. Peppermint is known to lessen appetite, could it be due to the influence on sugars?
Peppermint Oil
Posted by Ricky S. (London) on 01/24/2016
I fast once a week and use peppermint on my fast days to lower blood glucose, but also raise ketones... I stumbled on this by accident after getting strange readings on my monitor. Trying to work out why peppermint has this affect if you have any ideas?
Cinnamon
Posted by Richmond (Orlando, Florida) on 06/25/2009
Using Cinnamon to reduce Glucose Levels.
I have read much research on the internet that shows 3-6 grams per day of Cinnamon included in the daily diet will reduce Glucose levels. It consistently states that regular, daily intake of cinnamon improves glucose control and cholesterol levels in people with type 2 diabetes. 3-6 grams of Cinnamon would be approximately the tip of a teaspoon.
I also saw that other factors can also raise or lower your Blood Glucose levels.
FOOD: Bread, pasta, rice, pastry, and some types of fruits and vegetables can all contribute to a rise in blood sugar. Research this on the internet to see what works for best you.
EXERCISE: Even the smallest amount of daily exercise can help to lower blood glucose levels. I suggest that you work a little exercise into your daily schedule - walk more, park your car a little further away from the store, use the stairs instead of the elevator.
SUNLIGHT: Low levels of vitamin D in the body have been linked to insulin insensitivity and lowered glucose tolerance. Sitting in full sunlight for 20 to 30 minutes, at least three times a week, can help maintain calcium levels and help lower blood glucose levels.
Hopefully one or two of these will appeal to you and you will use them.
Cinnamon
Posted by Gean (Salina, Kansas) on 06/26/2009
Does anyone know where Koritje cinnamon come from? Does it come from Sri Lanka? It's the only kind our health store carries, and I'm wondering if it's the right kind, with low coumarin levels. Thank you.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Lisa (Venice Beach, California) on 05/16/2009
Try the remedy again without the honey. Honey made my bloodsugar spike too (I used to add it to tea a few times a day)... now I only use raw sugar, no more than 1 teaspoon at a time. But I suggest you try ACV without any sweetener unless it's something like stevia.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Neena (Florida) on 03/09/2015
Hi, I have a question about the stevia. Do you buy the natural green stevia, or the one processed that comes like white sugar? Thank you
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Om (Hope, Bc Canada) on 03/09/2015
Hello, Neena --- when buying Stevia one must be very careful. They mix it with these dangerous sweeteners that change their name every so often to fool the public. It does not have to be the green product but ask questions and see the print.
Just thought I'd warn you because when I got to know this, I was amazed at the way the consumer is cheated. Try a health store and good luck. Namaste Om
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Mama To Many (Tennessee) on 03/09/2015
Dear Neena,
I use Now Original Stevia Extract. It comes in a bottle with an eyedropper lid. It doesn't have anything extra in it. (You can buy it as an alcohol extract or a glycerin extract. I have used both.) And a drop or two is all I need in tea. A 2 ounce bottle lasts me a very long time.
The white powder stuff has other fillers in it and some people react to that.
~Mama to Many~
~Mama to Many~
Apple Cider Vinegar, Fenugreek Tea
Posted by Joan (Vancouver, Canada) on 04/14/2009
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I tried taking the vinegar in water and was disappointed as I had no change in my glucose reading. Yesterday I made a salad for lunch and dinner and added shredded Chicken, garlic and Ginger, with a dressing of Olive Oil and ACV. This morning my glucose was down from 11.5 to 7.8 [Canadian]. I haven't had a reading that low for many months. I hope this will continure. Oh, and in between meals I drank 1 cup of Fenugreek tea, and 2 glasses of water with Husks.
Hope this helps you,
Joan
Apple Cider Vinegar, Fenugreek Tea
Posted by Naima (Chaguanas, Trinidad) on 09/05/2009
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I also used acv with no results but I am not giving up. I still use it every morning. I think that after reading all these mails, I may have been using too little so I will try it morning and evening. lately my sugar level has been really high, over 200. I am using my medication and diet but it is very frustrating. I do not want to go on insulin. any suggestions?
Apple Cider Vinegar, Fenugreek Tea
Posted by Jan (Boston, Ma) on 05/28/2011
Drink cinnamon tea it works.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Dedubbya (North Carolina) on 02/21/2014
That's really interesting. I will have to check on that.. lol
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Dianna (Austin, Texas) on 12/28/2008
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I have tried apple cider vinegar in the past with mixed results. I have diabetes and take insulin. When I started taking ACV before I was taking 1 tablespoon and it really did lower my blood sugar - in fact, I had to make sure that I ate enough carbs or it would be too low - like in the 40's. also it was giving me very bad gas. I was taking it in a glass of water 2x a day and my teeth were becoming sensitive.
Well, I started taking it again - but this time in a much smaller dose. now i put it in a dropper bottle and take a dropper - approx. 1/2 - 1 teaspoon and i put it in the back of my throat so it doesn't touch my teeth.
This works much better for me and I do get some of the blood sugar lowering effects - but what I really noticed is that in the morning my face is not puffy. It also makes me pee a lot more and i just feel 'cleaner'. It seems like my body is 'clearer' or something. And at this dosage it isn't giving me gas. I do this 2 times a day and maybe i will be able to work up to more eventually - but for now this is helping me.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Mel (Luray, Virginia) on 12/08/2008
I am new at this, after being overweight for about a 6 months I joined a gym to start working out. BUT..I found out today from my fasting blood test my sugar level was 285, thats scary. Since I am new at this does this ACV stuff really work? I plan to work at losing 50 lbs in the gym. I know it will be tough but I know I can do it. I just hope all these claims about ACV is correct.
Dandelion Root Tea
Posted by C (NY, NY) on 09/16/2008
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2 remedies, 1 question
Dandelion root tea: 1 bag/1 cup a day to reduce blood sugar and control yeast
Ginger capsules: for nausea and vertigo. Take with a glass of water to reduce stomach irritation(1 cap every 4 hours)
Q: any remedies for chemical sensitivity? Synthetic fragrance makes me feel ill: headaches, nausea, woozy; avoidance is difficult.
Thank you
Small Snacks and Bourbon
Posted by Matt (Cincinnati, Ohio) on 09/04/2008
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Morning Sugars: Used to take metformin. Had major heart attack and developed CHF. While in hospital, heart diet is exact opposite of diabetic diet. Insulin in hosp. couldn't bring sugar down. Glucagon pumps in liver running rampant. Can't take metformin anymore due to CHF. What to do?
I eat a small snack at bedtime, washed down by two shots of straight Kentucky bourbon. While processing alcohol removal, the liver shuts the glucagon pumps down because it can't do two things at once. Stops overloading pancreas with glucagon flood. Eat sensibly during day and move around, don't be a couch potato. Snack is essential to keep from bottoming out. Threw away the glimiperide, pancreas wasn't the problem. Good old alcohol! What do you think brings on a hangover? LOW BLOOD SUGAR!
Small Snacks and Bourbon
Posted by Joyce (Joelton, Tn) on 09/05/2008 490 posts
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To Matt from Cincinatti: Your theory may be plausible, but hypoglycemia runs rampant in alcoholics, as does liver disease.
Walnut, Akrot
Posted by Hariom (Sampla[rohtak], Haryana INDIA) on 08/23/2008
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These day I come a effective use of walnut which is called akrot in India. Take one walnut [akrot giri]. Kept it in water for overnight and eat in morning as a first food. Do not eat anything for one hour. It contol the sugar and good for so many other health problem.
Cinnamon
Posted by Wanda (Salem, Missouri) on 08/11/2008
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My blood sugar was consistantly 126, which is high pre- diabetic. I read the results of several cinnamon trials and began taking three 500 mg. capsules of it around two years ago. My fasting blood sugar dropped to between 89 -103, and has remained at that level. I am tested at a local senior citizens center once a month. It is a finger-stick test. A serum test once was 106.
Avoid Sodas
Posted by Reid (Herrin, IL) on 08/06/2008
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Sodas are made with High Fructose Corn Syrup. Corn is a GRAIN NOT a veg. They give corn to cows before slaughter to fatten them up. HFCS turns directly into fat, NOT energy like normal sugar. HFCS not only makes you fat it damages the liver and pancreas. It was linked to mine and 3-4 other friends' diabetes. I stopped all sodas diet or HFCS and my fasting sugar has went from 130 to 90.
EC: Sodas imported from Mexico (as well as many other countries) are made with sugar, so check your labels!
Turmeric
Posted by Pat (Or) on 07/29/2013
Thank you for your suggestion of turmeric. Unfortunately my medication of effexor blocks the effeciency of turmeric. (as per past information from this site) Is there any information I can get on the benefits/side effects of taking kratom.... or any other supplements that might help me lower my blood sugar? I am using coconut oil and Apple Cider Vinegar as well.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Kp (Az) on 01/16/2018
I add the apple cider vinegar to baking soda. Does this nullify the effects by neutralizing the acid? Its sure much easier to drink. Thanks if anyone knows. kp
Cinnamon, Coenzyme Q-10, Chromium
Posted by AngelsLuv (Lake Ariel, PA) on 04/18/2008
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It has been known for a long time that taking Cinnamon tablets,Coenzyme Q-10, and Chromium Picolinate lowers blood sugar in Diabetics... I have been a Type 1 Diabetic for 32 years, and have found this to be true after reading many articles as to their usefulness, and finally taking them in a quest to lower my blood sugars..
Cinnamon, Coenzyme Q-10, Chromium
Posted by Robert (Wayne, Michigan, USA) on 09/18/2014
How much of each pill do you take?
