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October 2009

Is it true that cinnamon helps control blood sugar ?

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Yes, it does. It also helps control triglycerides and cholesterol. This does not mean that taking cinnamon all by itself is going to help much. It is a small part of a comprehensive plan that includes nothing but healthy foods and a daily exercise routine. More on that here: http://www.geocities.com/seabulls69/Type_II_Diabetes.html

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How do you feel when your blood sugar is high?

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I’ve had low blood sugar before but this feeling is different.
I’m on Metformin, not for diabetes though. I am trying to concieve and have PCOS.
I was feeling weird the other day and it went away about 45 minutes after I took my metformin. I’ve done that exact same things a couple more times. So it’s making me think I’m getting this feeling from high blood sugar.

Can’t concentrate and will feel moody. You may have muscle cramps and temporary blurred vision. You feel tired and thirsty and with a need to urinate often. You may also have a yeast infection. These are the common symptoms of high blood sugar.Metformin is an oral antidiabetic – non insulin dependent. In your case,having PCOS -Polycystic ovary disease or many cysts in the ovaries,the medication Metformin makes ovulation normal and that’s why you are taking the medication. I would like to add that in case you are overweight, losing weight may help you reduce insulin levels,stimulate ovulation and improve fertiity. Hope this help. Good luck!  Neida

If you are a non-insulin dependent diabetic, is sleepiness during the day a sign of high blood sugar?

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My diabetic, ( not me) ate out lunch & dinner the day before, the next day he spent sleeping most of the day away. Does that mean his sugar was high? If so how could he have lowered it?

if he ate a high carb meal , his BS levels might have been high…that could’ve made him sleepy..i know when i eat potatoes or spaghetti, i get very sleepy…i have type 2 diabetes…he should drink lots of water..and exercise lightly that will bring it down quite a bit…if he is not on meds. he needs to se a dr… the meds. help keep it down if you dont overdo …portion control

i have diabetis i’m 44 years old and have high blood sugar does any one know of any natural ways to lower it

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i dont know what type but i DO NOT use innsulin but i do take these blue AMARYL 2 MG TABLETS but my blood sugar is still high my doctor said i have to make lifestyle changes and stuff well does any know of any remedies that may help all relevant answers get a good rating.

any
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-heartfelt answers

will be greatly appreciated

remember god said help his children

god bless

My doctor recommended this as a way to lower blood sugar levels, and it works: take a teaspoon of CINNAMON a day! Cinnamon is a natural way to lower blood sugar, and it works!

Warning: do NOT mix your cinnamon with SUGAR! Also drink plenty of cold water, cut out soda and juices COMPLETELY, and start drinking unsweetened iced tea!

I’m 39, I have Type II diabetes, I take Glyburide, and my blood sugar is now typically in the 110′s to 120′s. It would be lower, but I’ve gained 45 pounds since an accident almost 2 years ago.

Could my blood sugar being out of control keep me from getting pregnant?

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I was just wondering. Since my blood sugar has been messed up it has caused frequent yeast infections, does that also cause problems with getting pregnant? I just started taking my medicine again, so things should get better but i have been wondering because i have been with the same guy for 5 years and i have never gotten pregnant, but i also have poly cystic ovarian syndrome

It won’t affect your fertility, but you need to get your BG’s in very strict control before you even think about getting pregnant. Diabetes and pregnancy don’t mix well even in the best of circumstances. Rates of miscarriage and birth defects are extremely high, so it’s possible you’ve been pregnant and quickly miscarried if your BG’s have been high. Start working with a diabetes educator…your A1C’s will need to be < 6.0 before you even get pregnant to maximize your chances for a healthy delivery.

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