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I was wondering are horse chestnut and butcher's broom safe to take for diabetics?

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Horse chestnut etc.: I have no idea and would greatly appreciate hearing from you about these products. Unless you have type 1 diabetes I don't like the term "diabetic" because your goal should always be to get rid of diabetes. It is not easy to get rid of diabetes but it should be your goal over time - not overnight

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 11/28/2014

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