Metformin, class biguanide, is a synthetic derivative of French Lilac (Galega officinalis), a herbal plant traditionally employed in Europe for diabetes treatment In 1957 French diabetologist Jean Sterne first published the drug's properties and result of administration in humans for diabetes
Metformin is still used today though less often than the new drugs for diabetes. It was synthesized from a plant more than 60 years ago. If a plant has these properties, then other herbs also have properties against diabetes.
Some of these other herbs which are very useful for diabetes which I utilize are bitter melon, fenugreek, and cinnamon . There are vitamins/ vitamins that also have effect in lowering blood sugar. These are chromium, alpha lipoic acid, and vanadium . There are sometimes a need to start a drug for diabetes. I always prefer lifestyle changes as dietary changes and exercise first. Then I start herbs and supplements I do use diabetic conventional medications if the above two fail. Most of the time I have an integrative approach and combine all modalities.
Until tomorrow…