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Science has created a candy that is made with a natural sweetener called Xylitol. These products do not effect the insulin levels therefore making it possible for patients with diabetes to consume it. This natural ingredient also reduces tooth decay. It is recommended by a handful of doctors...

Wheat grass is believed to increase the body€™ production of hemoglobin, the chemical in red blood cells that carries oxygen. This can help improve blood sugar disorders such as diabetes, can help prevent tooth decay, improve wound healing, and prevent bacterial infections. Wheat grass is also...

I was just wondering, say someone was diagnosed with diabetes and prescribed metformin. They started taking it but also went lower carb, added in exercise, etc. So after some time, the changes they made with diet/exercise/other kicked in and maybe their dosage of metformin was now too high. How...

So I was diagnosed T1 early may, so I'm still learning all this stuff. This past week my feet have been itching unbearably, especially on the sides. There is also strange swelling. I can feel my feet fine though, is this diabetes related do you think? If so, any ideas how to stop it?

I know everyone here has (or seems to have) different bg goals. I know Bernstein says we should be able to always stay within a few points of 83, Ruhl seems more "relaxed" about that. What do people here at DD suggest or do?