Diabetes Type 1 Support Group

Childhood","Childhood diabetes is when the pancreas in a child does not produce enough insulin on its own. In order to survive, insulin injections need to be incorporated as well as diet regulation. If your child is diagnosed with diabetes, find support and share your experiences here. Caring for a child with diabetes is challenging. We're here for you."

351 Members

1,039 Posts

0 Online

momof2brightkids 01/07/2009

Has anyone ever used Fenugreek (an herbal supplement) to assist in maintaining normal bg levels? If so, how did you like it... did it help or have any side effects?

deleted_user 01/07/2009

i have never really tried this supplement, but i do believe in herbs. my grandma *sigh* looked (actually looking is a better term...) for all kinds of herbs and supplements to help my BS levels( blood sugar levels not the bad BS) as best as possible. i suggest ST.John's Wort Flower buds, an a diet high in soluble Fiber. eating fruits with the skin and legumes is an easy way to get this type of fiber. oat bran and oatmeal do a good job to.soluble fiber makes a gummy gel in the intestines to help slow down an make a constant source of glucose to you'r blood stream.

deleted_user 01/10/2009

I have never heard of this herbal supplement before. I think I will research it and ask around! My mother and grandfather are so into herbal medicine. I'm surprised they have not told me about this yet!

deleted_user 02/18/2009

I personally have never tried Fenugreek but my understanding is that this is fiber based which can help lower your bs by slowing the absorption & digestion of carbs. I take Chia seeds for my Acid Reflux this also does the same thing and fills you up so you don't feel hungry all the time. My A1C went down from 6.8 to 5.7

Since I started my new life diet last year I have kept off the 15 extra pounds I did not need to carry around with me. I have Chia seeds also to thank for this.

deleted_user 04/21/2009

I would encourage doing as much research as you can before starting any herbal supplements in medicinal quantities. I'm a proponent for using them, but have seen many people use them with the attitude that because they are natural, they couldn't do harm, and that couldn't be further from the truth. THey can sometimes interact with pharmaceuticals and over the counter meds, and can cause damage in medicinal dosages, when used inappropriately. So do your research carefully.

I have used fenugreek, but not for blood sugar. I used to make an infusion of it, and it has a peculiar but nice taste and fragrance.

I've also heard that chromium picolinate supplements are good for blood sugar control, but I haven't researched that on my own just yet.

Do be careful with St. Johns Wort, as it can have some side effects, and drug interactions, and is counter indicated for some people.

Join the Conversation