alternative drugs for metformin/herbs?!

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There are some natural treatments that are being explored for type 2 diabetes. If you are interested in trying a natural treatment in addition to standard treatment, be sure do so only under the close supervision of a qualified health professional. If diabetes is not properly controlled, the consequences can be life-threatening.

Ginseng, chromium, magnesium, cinnamon, zinc, aloe vera gel, gymnema, and vanadium are some things that may have an effect on Type II diabetes. Do not stop taking metformin without consulting with your doctor.

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There is NOTHING in the herbal family that comes even remotely close to achieving the effectiveness and predictability of metformin.