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Cure Down the Line
James M
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Pumpkin Extract...For Your Blood Sugar?
verdungal
Tuesday, July 10, 2007 at 10:21 PMI have just finished reading The Okinawa Program: How the World's Longest-Lived People Achieve Everlasting Health--
Sweet Potatoes are the mainstay of their diet, being an excellent source of vitamin A , just like Pumpkin. Maybe these high levels of beta-carotene, might be the key.
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danit
Wednesday, August 08, 2007 at 04:18 PMHi Ginger,
I just now started reading your blog and I really loved this entry! I am a 21 year old college student, diagnosed just over a year ago with type 1 diabetest and I, too, am very hopeful for a cure. When I imagine the future I don't imagine being a 30 or 40 year old diabetic. This pumpkin stuff is great and I just read an article about something that cured type 1 in mice and they are about to start human testing.
I read in one of your other posts that you used to be on the pump. I currently take shots (novalog and lantus) but am considering the pump. I am wondering what you liked/disliked about it and why you no longer use it.
Thanks!
-Danit
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GingerVieira
Wednesday, August 08, 2007 at 09:20 PMHI!
Thanks for writing.
I actually LOVED my pump for many years. I stopped using it because of many things that were much more personal preferences than an issue with the pump. I would encourage everyone to give the pump a try. Personally, I did get tired of being attached to it (after about 5 years on it) and my skin reacted very sensitively to it (also after 5 years). I have sensitive skin, so I would say this was just a personal issue. I also became involved with contact sports like jiujitsu and boxing, so it was definitely not a good idea for those. As someone who does yoga a lot now, I would find the pump to be a problem for my skin because the insertion site would get irritated by the stretching and movement. Basically, I would encourage you to the give the pump a try because it does offer incredibly flexibility with your eating schedules and helps you learn about what your body's real basal rate needs are throughout the day...
Ginger
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Why Wait??????????????????????????????????
Anonymous
Thursday, November 22, 2007 at 07:41 AMWhy would you wait? Pumpkin extract is all natural and on the market today? I dont understand your 10-15 year statement, Yeah wait for government approval on a natural product, wow are you brain washed, or a Drug Company Rep? Huhre: Why Wait??????????????????????????????????
GingerVieira
Monday, November 26, 2007 at 02:17 PMhahaha, no, I haven't been brainwashed and I don't work for a pharmeceutical company...the article doesn't suggest that we all go out right now and use Pumpkin extract instead of insulin. Have you tried it? It's not a solution yet. This article is implying that so far, there is evidence that it could become an alternative after further research and manipulation of the product. If you think I'm trying to trick you, and you think it's already a cure, test it out yourself and let us know how it goes...but keep your insulin nearby, 'cause if it was a perfect alternative, I think we would've heard more about it from our doctors already.re: Why Wait??????????????????????????????????
Anonymous
Sunday, July 20, 2008 at 12:41 PMI was vey happy to read about the Pumkin extract.
Have you tried it and what dosage should be used.
Thanks for prompt reply.
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Pumpkin Pentose
jon anthony
Wednesday, July 02, 2008 at 03:10 AMContact Diaprousa in Henderson NV and they will send you some free to try.
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Pumpkin Pentose
jon anthony
Wednesday, July 02, 2008 at 03:10 AMContact Diaprousa in Henderson NV and they will send you some free to try.
re: Pumpkin Pentose
Anonymous
Wednesday, July 02, 2008 at 03:15 AMPumpkin Pentose should be taken along with your medications. It stops the liver produced glucose immediately and over a long time will help reduce your insulin needs. Maybe altogether but everyone is different. Any decrease in insulin to any diabetic is a plus. The elimination of liver produced glucose can help you hold off complications.
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I would not be surprised, with how quickly medicine and science have been moving in recent years, if a cure is indeed found in our lifetime. And while it doesn't apply to me personally, I will be cheering right alongside you when that day comes.
It's always better to hear about a potential cure for a change instead of something negative anyway, right? Even if it's just to show you that there is plenty of hope out there.