Question 1

are glide tablets good for treating diabetes?

Accepted Answer

It is a sulfonylurea: they  causes weight gain, hypoglycemia, prevents coronart arteries from dilating when one has ananginal episode, is asociated with increased risk of dying  1 year after starting them , and destroy beta-cells

there are 8-9 other non-insulin drugs for diabetes without these risks

we don't use it-take patients off it

Question 2

is it good to use omnipod to control your diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A good insulin pump: If you and your doctor decide to use an Insulin pump, the omnipod is a popular choice.  However, do not make this decision lightly. The pump only infuses insulin; you still have to check glucose--a lot!  if the pump malfunctions, the Insulin stops and you may not know. You may not get better control from when youwere using conventional insulin. Talk to your endocrinologist.

Question 3

is portion drinks good for someone who has diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A waste of: money. Try eating the correct amount of healthy and less expensive food instead.

Question 4

how good is amzylite for curing diabetes or at least to treat it?

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No cure: There is no cure for diabetes, only control.  Amzylite is being removed from the shelves from most countries that currently have the product as there are false statements about a cure for diabetes.  I do not think it is available in the us.

Question 5

what would be a good way to convince boyfriend that diabetes is serious ..?

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Let him know: That diabetes is the leading cause for blindness, kidney failure requiring dialysis, non traumatic amputations of the feet/legs in the us.  It is also a major cardiovascular risk factor, equivalent to someone who has had a heart attack already. It is a major cause for ed. If this doesn't help, take him to a dialysis center so he can talk to patients there with diabetes, see patients at va hospital.

Question 6

is cinammon good for diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Yes: One meta-analysis (pooling data from several studies) demonstrated a 9 mg/dl (0.48-0.49 mmol/l in si units) drop in fasting blood glucose with cinnamon extract.  I do not know how much cinnamon was used in the study; perhaps someone else can comment?  (davis pa; yokoyama w, "cinnamon intake lowers fasting blood glucose: meta-analysis."j med food.  2011; 14(9):884-9).

Question 7

is fasting good for diabetics?

Accepted Answer

No: Three well-balanced meals a day with weight reduction and exercise is best. There is no reason to fast, although short periods of fasting are not harmful, they certainly are not beneficial. Don't believe what you hear from friends, tv or the internet.

Question 8

is chromium good  for diabetes?

Accepted Answer

No: There really isn't any short cut to diabetes control.

Question 9

good diet for diabetic patient?

Accepted Answer

Diet: It depends. It's not fasting for sure! you will need to work with a dietitian to get one established for you. If you are overweight, it is one, if you are normal weight person, it is different. There are many ada diets but again, each one needs to be individually tailored to your needs.

Question 10

sweet corn is good for diabetics?

Accepted Answer

Watch quantity: For someone with diabetes, corn counts as a grain, or carb, rather than as a vegetable.  Fresh corn, in particular, contains many valuable vitamins and can be part of a healthy diet.  However, because it is a grain, it must be counted against your carb allowance for that meal. 1 medium ear has 26 gm of carbs; 1/2 cup cut corn has 21 gm carbs.

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