Alternative or complimentary treatments have been of interest in helping with the treatment of many diseases. How many of you have friends or relatives that use vitamins or supplemental minerals and herbs to aid their medical regimen? I know I do. My mom’s medicine cabinet looks like a pharmacy gone bad. She is a type 2 diabetic and has every herbal and vitamin that is manufactured. She uses them daily and believes that they have a positive effect on her life. Do they really work in the treatment of diabetes?
Many herbs and vitamins have …read more

I found a great article at WebMD that gives six great support tips to spouses of diabetics. Dealing with diabetes is a family affair. It affects not only the patient but the whole household. It is so important to keep the avenues of communication open and have a sense of humor. Having diabetes can change every aspect of life, if you let it! It can be all too consuming at times, but manageable with support, patience and whole lot of smiles and laughter.
Diabetes Support Tip number 1: Offer support, But …read more