Yes sorry to hear about your husband, but so pleased he is defying gloomy expectations.
And glad you have found the capsules helpful. You’ll have to forgive members’ caution about supplements. It’s a topic that comes up from time to time, and many of these things are marketed with big promises, and not much in the way of strong research evidence to back those up - but we do have some members that take some supplements of different types, and find them helpful.
Diabetes UK do advise caution, and suggest people don’t take ‘natural’ or herbal supplements as a matter of course, but if it is working well for you, then perhaps just keep an eye on things, and check with your Dr or pharmacist if you are unsure?
Many people rely on traditional herbal and complementary remedies, which are said to help with blood glucose control. These remedies can be homemade or bought from local shops, and while they may have benefits, they should not be a substitute for your medications.
www.diabetes.org.uk
