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Frequently Asked Questions on DIAB-AID
By Dr. Michael Friedman |French
version, QUESTIONS LE PLUS SOUVENT POSÉES
What is Diab-Aid?
Diab-Aid is a botanical formula that is used to strengthen
all the organs involved in blood sugar metabolism. These organs
are the pancreas, liver and the adrenal gland. By strengthening
the body's own ability to regulate blood sugar, it helps to
balance blood sugar.
What conditions is Diab-Aid good
for?
Diab-Aid is an effective treatment for Adult Onset Diabetes,
and other blood sugar problems such as hypoglycemia.
What is Hypoglycemia?
Hypoglycemia refers to a condition of low blood sugar.
What are the effects of low blood
sugar?
Since glucose is the basic fuel for the brain, when blood
sugar levels are low, the brain is the first to notice the
effects. These effects typically manifest as dizziness when
standing up, craving sweets, headaches, feeling jittery, irritability
when missing a meal, the need for coffee to stay awake, feeling
tired after eating, poor memory, poor concentration, forgetfulness
and feeling calmer after eating.
Can Diab-Aid be effective in treating
hypoglycemia?
Diab-Aid had clinical trials with patients who had diabetes
type II, hyperinsulinemia, and hypoglycemia. It was effective
in all three groups. Patients with hypoglycemia were either
asked to have blood tests done or fill out a hypoglycemic
questionnaire score index. Hypoglycemic patients on average
were able to have a 67% score index decrease of symptoms after
a six-week trial of Diab-Aid.
What is Adult Onset Diabetes?
Adult onset diabetes, is also called type II diabetes, onset
typically starts in adulthood. Between 80% and 90% of diabetics
fall into this category. These patients usually require oral
hypoglycemic drugs.
How does Diab-Aid work for both
high and low blood sugar levels?
Diab-Aid is a botanical formula made up of adaptogens. Adaptogens
are herbs that help to regulate the body's physiological systems.
Is Diab-Aid effective in borderline
diabetes?
Yes. Many of these patients will be able to have normal blood
sugar readings with the use of Diab-Aid.
Is Diab-Aid effective in long term
diabetes?
Yes. Patients who developed diabetes regardless of two years
or twenty-five years onset responded equally well.
Is Diab-Aid safe in pregnancy?
None of the herbs have any particular contradictions to pregnancy.
However like all medicines, a healthcare practitioner should
be consulted first.
Will Diab-Aid be safe for patients
with secondary complications such as eye problems, nerve disease
and kidney disease?
Yes. Actually it may even help in the treatment with these
complications. However a more comprehensive program must be
used to significantly alter the progression of these diseases.
How does Diab-Aid compare with
other supplements on the market such as Chromium in the treatment
for hypoglycemia?
No study has been done on this, however patients have remarked
that they noticed a much more significant effect with Diab-Aid
than previous treatments, including a high protein diet and
the use of Chromium.
What dosage should be taken?
In general it is best to take three pills, three times a day
for several months. Then as symptoms improve most patients
will be able to lower this dosage. Diab-Aid can be taken with
or between meals. Some patients will notice nausea and digestive
problems when Diab-Aid is taken on an empty stomach. For these
people, Diab-Aid should be taken with food. However many people
will notice relief with only one pill taken three times daily.
Has Diab-Aid gone under clinical
trials?
Yes. A preliminary clinical trial consisting of 22 subjects
with the use of Diab-Aid alone and in conjunction with other
natural supplements has been conducted. The study began in
October 1998 and was completed in January 2000.
Will Diab-Aid work if one has a
poor diet, and does not exercise?
Yes. However, this does not mean that Diab-Aid is an alternative
to taking responsibility for ones own health. Patients will
respond much better if they eat well, and exercise properly.
Will I respond if I take a decreased
dosage?
Many patients still respond by taking a decreased dosage such
as two pills two times a day. However not all patients will
respond to such a low dosage.
Do all diabetic patients respond?
No. Patients with diabetes type I will most probably not respond.
88% of type II diabetic patients responded in the preliminary
clinical trial of Diab-Aid. Patients that are obese are the
most likely to respond. Thin patients will be the least likely
to respond.
Should I seek professional consultation?
Blood sugar control in diabetics needs to be monitored and
consultation with a professional is strongly recommended.
Some diabetic patients after taking Diab-Aid may be able to
lower the dosage of pharmaceutical drugs. Hypoglycemic patients
usually do not need to monitor blood sugar levels, unless
it is a very severe case.
Is Diab-Aid a substitute for pharmaceutical
drugs?
No.
Will all patients decrease pharmaceutical
drugs when taking Diab-Aid?
No. But most patients will have much better control, than
with drugs alone.
Is Diab-Aid safe to take with other
pharmaceutical drugs?
Yes. No side effects were reported. Diabetic patients who
took Diab-Aid were concurrently taking prescription drugs
under the pharmaceutical oral hypoglycemic categories of Sulphonylureas,
and Biguanides. Patients took the following drugs: Glyburide,
Glucophage, and Insulin. However blood sugar levels should
be monitored to oversee effectiveness, and the possibility
of decreasing drug dosages.
How long does it take to work?
According to the preliminary clinical trial as demonstrated
by fasting blood sugar levels most type II patients respond
within five weeks. Some patients responded within a week and
others two months. Hypoglycemic patients usually notice change
in their symptoms within one to six weeks.
Does Diab-Aid have any side effects?
From the preliminary study the following has been found. A
few people have noticed mild digestive problems such as gastric
acidity, nausea and burping when taking Diab-Aid on an empty
stomach. However these patients noticed no symptoms when taking
it along with food. One diabetic person noticed a transient
increase in fasting blood sugar levels for the first six weeks,
but then the blood sugar started to decrease.
What are the most common reasons
Diab-Aid may not be effective immediately?
The two main reasons are usually associated with the patient
not taking a high enough dose, or not taking it long enough.
It is important to note that a few diabetics will not notice
any effect until months after taking Diab-Aid at three pills
three times a
day. Hypoglycemic patients should notice an effect within
one - six weeks If a diabetic patient who has taken the full
dose
for three months and a hypoglycemic patient who has taken
the full dose for six weeks have not responded then they should
consult with a naturopathic physician. For these people perhaps
another treatment will be more effective.
Where can I have a consultation
with a licensed naturopathic physician concerning my treatment
with Diab-Aid?
Access a listing of naturopathic physicians from Naka website
in Doctors These physicians are
familiar with the formula.
This is a statement of nutritional support. This statement
has not been evaluated by the food and drug administration.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent
any disease. Clinical Study
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