Donz (Malibu, California ) on 06/13/2020
Metformin and berberine are great regulators. They won’t cure but will keep u happy. Metformin is officially a prescription drug BUT according to Life Extension.com (which is by far the leading science-based magazine and supplement maker in the world) have hundreds of pages and reference hundreds of studies demonstrating the health producing and life extending properties of metformin even though this Rx competes with their products!!
Replied by Kathy from Winston Salem, NC on 09/28/2021
I'm currently on Metformin, have been for years, dr is wanting me to start another rx - Januvia. I have declined... I started taking Berberine, its a 1 day capsule (250mg) but I haven't seen a difference yet in 4 days.... does it need to build up, what is the best dose?My evening sugars are the biggest problem, usually over 250- 280 no matter what I seem to eat(and I have made changes!! )...mornings are under 150. very discouraged.... I am suffering alot of pain in several areas, neck/shoulder, arthritis in my thumb joint, and Achilles tendonitis wondering if this is what affects it
any help appreciated
Replied by Art from California on 09/29/2021
Hi Kathy,Berberine has shown good benefit in diabetes type 2 studies using 500 mg up to 1500 mg per day. Here is a review article that should help you get on track:
https://www.integrativepro.com/articles/berberine-benefits-and-dosing-recommendations
Another consideration is thiamine in the form called Benfotiamine which has shown benefit in diabetes type 2.
If you haven't already read P. Raghavan's postings on diabetes on Earth Clinic, you should! Here is one link:
https://www.earthclinic.com/kefir-for-type-ii-diabetes.html
Good luck and keep us updated on your progress!
Art
Replied by Fran from usa on 11/04/2025
I saw a recent youtube speaking on a protein that causes arth like symtoms not sure but remember seeing it as I too notice this.
