Type 1 and st John's wort

Rosieroo

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Messages
63
Type of diabetes
LADA
Treatment type
Insulin
Hiya
I'm struggling with depression and anxiety. I wanted to try st johns wort and wonder if any else had tried this and it helped or made their type 1 worse.
Is there any other natural remedies that may help if this is not suitable
 

lovinglife

Moderator
Staff Member
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Messages
5,165
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Diet only
Hiya
I'm struggling with depression and anxiety. I wanted to try st johns wort and wonder if any else had tried this and it helped or made their type 1 worse.
Is there any other natural remedies that may help if this is not suitable

You are best speaking to your pharmacist as they have great knowledge on drug contradictions and what is suitable for you personally. Just because something is natural doesn’t mean it can be taken by anyone. e.g. my pharmacist said I should avoid St Johns wort as it contradicts with one of my tablets, anyone with a history of seizures should avoid evening primrose oil etc, like I say best speak to a pharmacist:)