November is diabetes month at the CAM Report.
Here’s what we covered so far this year.
- No difference in A1c
- The value of tai chi in lowering A1c values in diabetics is piling up.
- 51% lower incidence of diabetes over 6 years
- 43% lower incidence over 20 years
Salacia oblonga extract
- Lowered blood sugar levels
- No effect on glycemic control in type 2 diabetes.
- Treatment during infancy might protect from the development of type 1 diabetes
- Effective and safe in type 2 diabetes
- Lowered fasting blood glucose levels
The bottom line?
Remember, these are complementary options. They do not replace diet, exercise, and drug treatments prescribed by a physician.
11/1/08 19:18 JR