Reply to Thread

Guest, we'd love to know what you think about the forum! Take the Diabetes Forum Survey 2025 »

Message: <blockquote data-quote="Oldvatr" data-source="post: 1769171" data-attributes="member: 196898">Interesting.  You don't want to increase Metformin.  Is that because of the notorious gastric side effects?  But what is in this mystery supplement?  I hear Bitter Melon, which is also known for its laxative effect and stomach aches.(I have used BM myself)  What else is in this potion, and are these safe for long term use?  I was prescribed Actos, and then they discovered it can cause strokes but way on down the line.  Avandia too,  Other meds get pulled for safety concerns.  But herbal supps are not monitored or controlled as well, so they too can prove  harmful (fatal even as in digitalis, salacylic acid, belladonna, et al)  So a marketing blurb that uses the term herbal is not a guarantee that it is safe or effective,Edit: BTW Metformin is also derived from a herb, and could be considered herbal,  But the plant itself is toxic to humans, so needs to be processed to remove the toxins hence it is a pill.</blockquote>

Top Bottom