Diabetes Type 2 Support Group

Type 2 Diabetes is a condition in which the body either does not produce enough insulin or does not make efficient use of it. Insulin is a hormone needed to convert food into glucose, a sugar that the body uses for energy. Without enough insulin, glucose can accumulate in the blood, and can cause serious health problems such as heart disease and strokes and organ damage...

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Melatonin

deleted_user
deleted_user
I've been having some trouble falling asleep and I have heard great things about melatonin. When I bought the bottle of melatonin, I didn't read the instructions till I got home. The bottle says to consult your doctor before using melatonin if you have diabetes. Has anyone ever taken melatonin with diabetes type 2?
demutt
demutt
I used it a little bit last winter - I got the liquid that you spray on your tongue rather than the pills. The liquid was recommended because its easier to control the timing.

I used about 1/3 to 1/2 of the recommended dose and it did help with the sleep and no impact on bg levels. I should stress, however, that I only used it a handful of times. There may be more impact with consistent use.
deleted_user
deleted_user
This might help

http://www.drugs.com/melatonin.html
mzizgayle
mzizgayle
I have heard good and bad regarding, I'm not one for trying the herbs, natural stuff like that
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