My father has been suffering from diabetes Type-2 for the past 12 years. He has…
My father has been suffering from diabetes Type-2 for the past 12 years. He has been recently advised to start insulin injections since oral diabetes medicines are not working effectively. I have come across this Ayurvedic medicine, BGR-34, which claims to be very effective in controlling blood glucose levels. Is BGR-34 safe to take along with insulin? Are there any side effects of this medicine?
It is important to talk to a doctor about any Ayurvedic, herbal or over-the-counter medicines you wish to take. These medicines may react with insulin or anti-diabetic medicines you may already be taking. The management of diabetes Type-2 involves proper blood sugar control supplemented with dietary and lifestyle changes. Your doctor may advise dietary and lifestyle changes depending on your sugar levels and symptoms. Do not self medicate or abruptly stop taking insulin or other medicines the doctor has prescribed. This may worsen your symptoms. There may not be an instant cure or remedy for diabetes, but regular exercise, yoga, healthy meals, and doctor prescribed medication can help manage the sugar levels.
Read more about glycemic index.