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    Reason for taking: Diabetes
    10/14/2014 1:26:29 PM

    Reviewer: 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    Back in June, I was diagnosed with Type2 Diabetes and my A1C was 11, my doctor and I were very worried but I told him that I would work hard to get the sugar down with medication and natural remedies (since I am a big fan of natural medicine) he agreed and gave me Metformin 500mg for morning and dinner time. I started the Gymnema a week later after doing some research. I got my A1C done on Sept. 2 ... Show Full Comment

    Reason for taking: Diabetes
    5/31/2014 2:15:55 AM

    Reviewer: tiens gmnema slvestre, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Consumer)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 3

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 4

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 3

    Comment:
    hbA1c 9.6 to 6.6

    Reason for taking: Diabetes
    5/11/2014 10:47:47 PM

    Reviewer: SheilaMTSM, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Consumer)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    I am Type II, and was having difficulty getting glucose under 160, with spikes over 200. I take metformin and januvia. I added 400 mg morning and evening. It's been about a month, and just a few minutes ago, 2 hrs after eating , bg was 113. I get my A1C done in 2 weeks and can't wait! I have had no side effects. My bg doesn't drop much at all, so the lowest bg reading I've seen ... Show Full Comment

    Reason for taking: Diabetes
    4/20/2014 5:56:12 AM

    Reviewer: 75 or over Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Consumer)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    Helps regulate blood sugar

    Reason for taking: Diabetes
    3/19/2014 2:46:54 AM

    Reviewer: Jenna, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Consumer)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    Type 1 Diabetic, chose not to take insulin, have been taking Gymnema Sylvestre for 2 years. As type 1 I've found I need more than recommended dose, no side effects other than increased beta cell levels. Progress is bieng monitored by Diabetes Nurse, my G.P. and Endocrinologist.

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