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Can Banaba Leaf Supplement Be Taken To Replace Insulin Medication?
Question: Dear Dr XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
Would you recommend taking Banaba leaf for diabetes2 to supplement/replace insulin medication? if so, what method/dose would you recommend?
This enquiry is for my husband XXXXXXX 68yrs old, had open heart surgery 3 yrs ago and is also on high blood pressure medication.
looking forward to your reply,
sincerely XXXX
Would you recommend taking Banaba leaf for diabetes2 to supplement/replace insulin medication? if so, what method/dose would you recommend?
This enquiry is for my husband XXXXXXX 68yrs old, had open heart surgery 3 yrs ago and is also on high blood pressure medication.
looking forward to your reply,
sincerely XXXX
Brief Answer:
you can take but it should not disturb the dose of insulin
Detailed Answer:
Dear friend, Greetings from HCM, I understand your question . But since there are so many risk factors , he must be under a good care . Insulin dose must be adjusted accordingly and all other medications too. He cam take those leaves, other the supplements which helps in reducing insulin resistance, but dose must be adjusted based on the fasting and postprandial glucose levels. Thanks and do contact us for more qreries
you can take but it should not disturb the dose of insulin
Detailed Answer:
Dear friend, Greetings from HCM, I understand your question . But since there are so many risk factors , he must be under a good care . Insulin dose must be adjusted accordingly and all other medications too. He cam take those leaves, other the supplements which helps in reducing insulin resistance, but dose must be adjusted based on the fasting and postprandial glucose levels. Thanks and do contact us for more qreries
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