This is a situational question that I hope all diabetics on this forum can comment on and spent a few minutes giving me their opinions or personal experiences.
As you know, there are a large variety of natural, herbal supplements available or referred to with respect to managing diabetes. Some of them are well-known and are overpriced at the local pharmacy. On the other hand, there are a multitude of herbal extracts in certain parts of the world that are rarely exported and have instead been used in local regions for treatments (i.e. Chinese herbal medicines).
There have been an assortment of herbal extracts on the market in Thailand that have received great reviews by the expat Type II Diabetes community living in Thailand. These products are available through old-fashioned, Thai-style retailers and have never been distributed in a broader sense so that the general public has access to them. Most recently, an expat friend of mine with Type II Diabetes tried one of them and his blood-sugar levels dropped 50 points in only 4 days. Funny thing is that he is a drinker and has typically had problems with this glucose levels.
I am interested in opening up an online retail business where Type II Diabetics can easily order these types of traditional Thai herbal extracts for control their condition. They would be shipped directly from Thailand without any modifications or alterations to the product (to keep the same quality as if purchase locally). The retail cost would be only be a few pounds per bottle.
My question to all of you diabetics is:
1. If a more official online retailer was available to provide an array of these rare, herbal medicines to better manage your diabetes, would you actually consider using such a service?
2. If you wouldn't consider it, in what circumstances would you be more inclined to order some from Thailand and try it for yourself?
I will be checking up on this topic regularly to see what you all think. Your opinions are greatly appreciated.
NOTE: THIS IS NOT AN ADVERTISEMENT OR PROMOTION IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM. THIS TOPIC IS MEANT TO GAIN AN UNDERSTANDING OF PERSPECTIVES IN THE DIABETIC COMMUNITY AND NOTHING ELSE. PLEASE REFRAIN FROM POSTING OFF-TOPIC COMMENTS OR LINKS THAT PROMOTE BUSINESSES OR FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.
As you know, there are a large variety of natural, herbal supplements available or referred to with respect to managing diabetes. Some of them are well-known and are overpriced at the local pharmacy. On the other hand, there are a multitude of herbal extracts in certain parts of the world that are rarely exported and have instead been used in local regions for treatments (i.e. Chinese herbal medicines).
There have been an assortment of herbal extracts on the market in Thailand that have received great reviews by the expat Type II Diabetes community living in Thailand. These products are available through old-fashioned, Thai-style retailers and have never been distributed in a broader sense so that the general public has access to them. Most recently, an expat friend of mine with Type II Diabetes tried one of them and his blood-sugar levels dropped 50 points in only 4 days. Funny thing is that he is a drinker and has typically had problems with this glucose levels.
I am interested in opening up an online retail business where Type II Diabetics can easily order these types of traditional Thai herbal extracts for control their condition. They would be shipped directly from Thailand without any modifications or alterations to the product (to keep the same quality as if purchase locally). The retail cost would be only be a few pounds per bottle.
My question to all of you diabetics is:
1. If a more official online retailer was available to provide an array of these rare, herbal medicines to better manage your diabetes, would you actually consider using such a service?
2. If you wouldn't consider it, in what circumstances would you be more inclined to order some from Thailand and try it for yourself?
I will be checking up on this topic regularly to see what you all think. Your opinions are greatly appreciated.
NOTE: THIS IS NOT AN ADVERTISEMENT OR PROMOTION IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM. THIS TOPIC IS MEANT TO GAIN AN UNDERSTANDING OF PERSPECTIVES IN THE DIABETIC COMMUNITY AND NOTHING ELSE. PLEASE REFRAIN FROM POSTING OFF-TOPIC COMMENTS OR LINKS THAT PROMOTE BUSINESSES OR FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.
