Reviewer: Arkie, 75 or over on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Consumer)

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The "Dawn phenomenon" problem of having acceptable glucose levels daily, but waking to nearly doubled glucose, was not helped by following doctor advice to have a light meal at bedtime. Bitter melon at bedtime is reducing from 180 to 140. It was 200 until adopting intermittent fasting, skipping evening food, forcing the liver to crank up and burn fat, to get DP down to 170-180. Both app ... Show Full Comment

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The "Dawn phenomenon" problem of having acceptable glucose levels daily, but waking to nearly doubled glucose, was not helped by following doctor advice to have a light meal at bedtime. Bitter melon at bedtime is reducing from 180 to 140. It was 200 until adopting intermittent fasting, skipping evening food, forcing the liver to crank up and burn fat, to get DP down to 170-180. Both approaches combined to cut a total of 60 by morning. I sleep more soundly, and am regularly dropping 2 pounds a week.
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Reviewer: gino, 65-74 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Consumer)

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It has lowered or eliminated the symptoms of pre-diabetes; frequent urination, very dry mouth, foot tingling, etc.

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It has lowered or eliminated the symptoms of pre-diabetes; frequent urination, very dry mouth, foot tingling, etc.
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Reviewer: 65-74 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Consumer)

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I find taking one tablet per day over 1-2 days I develop very bad vulva itching. Very uncomfortable itching that was never there in the first place. Had to discontinue the treatment.

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I find taking one tablet per day over 1-2 days I develop very bad vulva itching. Very uncomfortable itching that was never there in the first place. Had to discontinue the treatment.
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Reviewer: Surfrider, 65-74 on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Consumer)

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I had pre-diabetes with 6.1 A1C and 107 fasting blood sugar. After two years of eating a small piece of bitter melon fruit with each meal my AIC is 5.5 and fasting blood sugar is 98. Steady decline for both numbers over time. I buy the fruit at a Chinese grocery store. Cut it length wise into halves, scrape out the seeds, slice it into small pieces about 1/4 inch thick, microwave it for about 3 mi ... Show Full Comment

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I had pre-diabetes with 6.1 A1C and 107 fasting blood sugar. After two years of eating a small piece of bitter melon fruit with each meal my AIC is 5.5 and fasting blood sugar is 98. Steady decline for both numbers over time. I buy the fruit at a Chinese grocery store. Cut it length wise into halves, scrape out the seeds, slice it into small pieces about 1/4 inch thick, microwave it for about 3 minutes (three medium size fruit)with some water in bowl. Spread it onto plates and place in freezer. When frozen, put in freezer zip lock bags and retrieve from freezer when time to eat. Not very tasty, but if frozen it is tolerable. Its a miracle food for me.
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Reviewer: olanna, 55-64 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Consumer)

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I was diagnosed with insulin resistance, as my fasting sugar was 135. My doctor prescribed a statin drug to help with my triglycerides, which were around 280. I bought a meter to check my own glucose levels, and even after a change in diet and exercise, I noted the the fasting levels climbing higher. I went off the statin and a man I work with told me about bitter melon. By the third day of tak ... Show Full Comment

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I was diagnosed with insulin resistance, as my fasting sugar was 135. My doctor prescribed a statin drug to help with my triglycerides, which were around 280. I bought a meter to check my own glucose levels, and even after a change in diet and exercise, I noted the the fasting levels climbing higher. I went off the statin and a man I work with told me about bitter melon. By the third day of taking this remedy, which I take in capsule form, my fasting glucose dropped to 100, and soon to 90. If I eat a high carbohydrate meal, my glucose levels tend to creep up. I just watch my carbs and exercise. I totally believe in this remedy.
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