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Q: Nopal For Diabetes

asked by: ypaik on August 11th, 2003

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Is there anyone who has been taking nopal (herbal alternative medicine, cactus powder from mexico)?
I heard this thing a lot about its ability to lower blood sugar level and cholestrol. I found few information regarding potential benefits but none about side effects or safety concerns.

I have type I for about 18 years, started when I was 35. In general, i've been controlling blood sugar and cholestrol in good stage. But I had quadruple open heart surgery in 1994, probably the complication of having diabetes.

I would appreciate your sharing expereience.

Thanks

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Dr. Nikola

replied on April 7th, 2008

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Diabetes type 1

Diabetes type 1 is an autoimmune disease where pancreas cells that produce insulin are completely destroyed. So, insulin must be taken in from outside. No herbal medicine can replace insulin.

Herbal medicine may help in case of Diabetes type-2 where insulin is either not produced on time or it is not effective (insulin resistance).

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