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Gestational Diabetes, any natural insulin alternatives?

HannahsHopeHannahsHope member
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Just curious. I have GD, and I am trying to diet control. Just wondering if there is anything I can take (supplements) to help lower my blood sugars. Of course I will be checking with my physician, but just curious what might have worked for other Moms. If I have to go on insulin, I have to switch OBs, which I totally do NOT want to do. 
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Re: Gestational Diabetes, any natural insulin alternatives?

  • Anna&Josh520Anna&Josh520 member
    Cinnamon is one I know that lowers blood sugar, but how much and how effectively, I don't know.  I don think its enough to be an alternative.  I'll be interested to see if anyone else knows.
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  • ChristyMLChristyML

    Fenugreek is one, but DO NOT take it during pregnancy, since it can cause uterine contractions (this is just a warning post).

    Are you exercising as well? 

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  • afreudafreud
    I have been using Astragalus (Doula told me completley safe during pregnancy), Chromium, and Kombucha...I have not been diagnosed persay but I have a huge family history of Diabetes so it's precautionary, but all these were given to me by my Doula and my numbers have been awesome (I monitor just as precautionary) so I hope this helps :)
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  • afreudafreud
    Oh one more thing, my Doula has me on this awesome "diet" called the Dr. Brewers Pregnancy diet and I love it...I have a checklist I keep track of and it's supposed to help with Preeclampsia and GD...
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  • love4blove4b member
    I've heard that the acetic acid in vinegar helps lower blood sugar. 
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  • LittleMommaBlueHenLittleMommaBlueHen member
    When I had GD when I was pregnant with DD, I added a lot of walking into my daily routine.  It was a huge help at keeping my sugars in check.  I think really focusing on making sure your carbs are complex carbs helps in terms of diet.

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