sue1959 said:I was wondering about trying a herbal diuretic. Is this OK to do when taking metformin?
sue1959 said:I'm going to try green tea. I have to stand up all day at work and I find my feet are a bit swollen on an evening.
I think you will find that this is quite common for people who are on their feet all day.sue1959 said:I'm going to try green tea. I have to stand up all day at work and I find my feet are a bit swollen on an evening.
luceeloo said:I'm not going to advise you either way... but due to ongoing water retention issues, I bought some water balance tablets from Superdrug. The prime ingredient is dandelion root, and other herbal bits and pieces. The packet clearly states that people with diabetes shouldn't take it without consulting a doctor. However, I threw caution to the wind.... and they have done absolutely nothing!
I wouldn't waste my money on them again, and just opt for the tea options!
Squire Fulwood said:When I made my flippant comment in post number two it was because I expected the result to be something close to this and therefore not harmful. Also I couldn't imagine myself going to see my GP just to ask him if I could take any kind of herbal medicine. He can get a bit abrupt. It is quite a different matter to go and see him about swollen feet though.
My nurse said that anything with caffeine in is a diuretic so tea and coffee qualify. I was peeing a lot at the time and her advice was to drink decaf only. I decided I would rather pee a lot than drink decaf after trying it.