Some people on other diabetic newsgroups have reported that
adding cinnamon to your diet helps with diabetes, although not
very much; some have reported that it doesn't make a noticeable
difference for them; and one reported that it made her diabetes
worse.  In other words, expect to have to use a blood glucose
meter to tell which it does for a particular person.

Some vegetables that avoid problems for diabetics:

http://www.diabetic-talk.org/freeveggies.htm

Some info on high-protein diets:

http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20080514/diet_study_080514/20080514?hub=Health>

Some info on turmeric or curry powder helping:

http://www.boingboing.net/2008/06/21/curry-vs-obesity-and.html

http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news.asp?artid=11840

Some info on the different types of fats:

http://sparkofreason.blogspot.com/2008/06/swift-kick-in-asp.html

Avoid noni juice, which is often sold with claims that it helps
diabetes, but is more likely to reduce the balance in your checkbook
than to actually offer any help.

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> Billy,
>
> No, this is not a fictional post.  No product push intended.  My
> sister and the doctor he visited out here were both suggesting the
> test involving fasting, and from what I understand is the most
> accurate test.  My dad, for whatever reason, does not seem interested
> in doing the test, and insists he is not diabetic.
>
> My post is a call out to any people here who may know of herbal
> remedies or paths of healing through herbs that might be missed on
> other groups.  I see that people really try to read between the lines
> here, such as Robert removing part of his response because I cross-
> posted my inquiry on a low-fat newsgroup, go figure.
>
> I am a 40 year old son of a suffering 65 year old dad who's reaching
> out to people for help - it's as simple as that.  This is not spam.
> Remember, "whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of
> mine, you did for [the Lord]."
>
> If you can help, offer help, please.  The post was not a request for
> criticism and doubt.
>
> ~RBCA
>
>
> On Jul 18, 10:30 am, Billy  wrote:
>> This melodrama (fictional I presume) would have been more
>> convincing if you had known less and weren't pushing a commercial
>> product.
>>
>> You must know that there are at least two ways to determine
>> blood sugar levels. One is the simple pinprick for current blood
>> glucose, and the other is a blood sample taken after at least 8 hours of
>> fasting (HC1a), which determine blood sugars averages for the preceding
>> three months.
>>
>> You say that you and his doctor have advised him on his destructive
>> behaviors. If you give advice to an adult in possession of his/her
>> faculties and they ignore it, that is there perogative. Perhaps you
>> should seek a conservatorship of your father, if he is making such bad
>> decisions.
>>
>> In the future, if you have an herbal question, please pose it here.
>> If you just have spam, piss off.
>>
>> In article
>> ,
>>
>>
>>
>>  dynamicbl...{at}gmail.com wrote:
>> > My dad recently visited me here in California.  He is 65, living in
>> > Baltimore, MD, and has been diagnosed with Chronic Venous
>> > Insufficiency within the last year or so.  He has wounds/ulcers on his
>> > legs that have been lingering and not healing, and I am concerned
>> > about his condition.
>>
>> > The ulcers he has aren't seeming to get any better, and, in fact, he's
>> > getting more on his other leg.  He hobbles around with a cane and it's
>> > almost getting to the point where he can no longer walk.  He sleeps
>> > with his bed at an angle (legs elevated), and uses compression
>> > stockings, along with having his wounds debreeded (when necessary) and
>> > wrapped twice a week at a local wound care center.
>>
>> > I think these leg injuries make it difficult for him to bathe, too,
>> > and may even eliminate an odor themselves. Nonetheless, he seems to
>> > carry an unpleasant odor and people he encounters are often repulsed
>> > and offended by his apparent hygiene (though, out of 'politeness,'
>> > they seldom voice this to him directly).  I've heard about self-
>> > dissolving soaps and other ways to stay clean, but I'm beginning to
>> > wonder if his obesity makes it difficult for him to clean himself to
>> > the point that he opts for self neglect.
>>
>> > In reflection, my thoughts on helping him are to seek out people who
>> > may have experienced the same problem who have healed and conquered
>> > the issue.  If he could find such 'models,' perhaps they could be his
>> > road map to improved health?  I gave him one of Dr. Andrew Weil's
>> > books, "8 Weeks to Optimum Health," and sincerely
hope he reads and
>> > follows it.  In his case, it could be more like 8 Months, but I think
>> > Dr. Weil is an inspiring and wise doctor and writer who's advice is
>> > impeccable.
>>
>> > From a layman's perspective, I can say that one thing he could
>> > immediately do is commit to a strict and healthy diet.  Perhaps all
>> > raw/organic fruits and vegetables.  He is overweight, perhaps grossly
>> > overweight, and I fear that his ignorance of his intake, such as fatty
>> > salad dressings, burgers, etc., could be having a drastically negative
>> > effect on his health.
>>
>> > This leg ulcer condition, coupled with his obesity, almost seem to
>> > have created an unstoppable 'downward spiral.'  He does have
>> > jurisdiction over his diet, though, but like many, may using (abusing)
>> > food to comfort his pain.  He seems to also have chronic fatigue,
>> > where he drifts off into a sleep at random times throughout the day.
>> > Many of his symptoms, combined, seem to point to diabetes, but he
>> > seems to be stubborn, and hasn't taken the fasting blood test
>> > necessary to make such an 'official' diagnosis.  Perhaps the diabetic
>> > problem could be a "root cause" which, once
addressed, could help all
>> > other areas move toward a healthier state?
>>
>> > I told my dad that if I were in his shoes, I'd be putting great effort
>> > into seeking such a "model", and would do the following:
>>
>> > - Concentrate on and commit to a permanent diet and weight loss plan
>> > and establish healthy eating through a raw foods diet, using a Vita-
>> > Mix blender to make freshly juiced raw fruit and veggie smoothies for
>> > all of my meals, as well as taking vitamin supplements as recommended
>> > by a dietitian / nutritionist, or Dr. Weil's Vitamin Advisor at
>> > http://www.drweil.com/vitamin_advisor>.
>>
>> > - Study and consider alternative treatments such as Chinese medicine,
>> > the use of magnets, Yoga and Indian medicine, the use of healing hot
>> > springs, crystals, the use of wheat grass juice, Kombucha mushroom
>> > tea, the use of Sweat Lodges and Medicine Men, herbal medicine,
>> > acupuncture, etc.
>>
>> > - Continue seeking others who have healed from similar conditions, and
>> > how they did it.
>>
>> > - Motivate and focus the mind on success and wellness.  Take time
>> > daily to visualize being blessed by healing energy, and creating an
>> > image of a "healthy you" as the target of your
efforts. Motivation is
>> > a big factor, and though my dad's mind is filled with motivational
>> > teachings, I wonder how much he truly takes to heart and practices.
>> > This is something that must come from within - he must have the
>> > burning desire to overcome his ailments and win his battles.
>>
>> > If anyone knows of any resources we might be able to refer to,
>> > especially examples persons who may have been in his condition, who
>> > have successfully overcome this problem, and how they did it, please
>> > post info here.
>>
>> > Thank you!
>>
>> > ~RBCA
>>
>> --
>>
>> Billy
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>>
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