DM Type II
Diabetes Type II is usually due to insulin resistance, and thus the peripheral metabolism of insulin needs to be the primary focus of treatment. Secondarily, since there may be some inability of the pancreas to produce enough insulin, pancreatic tonics are also of value. Blood sugar is also controlled to a certain extent by the liver and adrenal glands. Therefore, the treatment needs to take into account each aspect of blood sugar metabolism in the individual patient.
Because obesity contributes to Type II diabetes, diet and lifestyle factors must be modified as well. Stress, which tends to contribute to or worsen most conditions, also plays a role here and must be addressed. In our experience, if patients take the necessary natural medicines, make lifestyle changes, and manage their stress effectively, most patients will be able to wean themselves off of prescription drugs completely.
DM Type II Botanicals and Nutraceuticals
| Herb/Nutrient | Action | Dose |
| Oplopanax horridus (Devil’s Club) | Helps with insulin resistance; also an adrenal tonic | 1 g daily |
| Gymnema sylvestre | Helps stabilize blood sugar | 1 daily |
| (Gymnema, Gur-Mar) | ||
| Taraxacum officinalis(Dandelion root) | Contains insulin | 1 g daily |
| Silybum marianum(Milk thistle) | Liver tonic increases Hepatic Insulin Sensitizing Substance; useful for insulin resistance | 500 mg daily |
| Chromium Picolinate | Helps with insulin efficacy | 600-5,000 mcg daily, to the level that controls sugar cravings |
| Vanadium sulfate | Helps with insulin efficacy | 600 mcg daily |
| Galega officinalis(Goats Rue) | Contains biguanides found in Glucophage; helps with insulin resistance | 2 g daily |
| Nopal Opuntia(Prickly Pear Cactus) | One of the most effective herbs in lowering blood sugar and insulin resistance at high doses only | 1 tablespoon of nectar (10 g) twice daily |
| Syzygium jambolana(Jambul Seed) | Aids in decreasing hyperglycemia; also increases glutathione and superoxide dismutase antioxidant levels | 1-2 g daily |
