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Reviewer: countryroads50, 45-54 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Consumer)
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I havent had any bad side effects. My blood sugar readings of a morning are basically the same as they was when I was using victroza.
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Reviewer: Miami Girl, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Consumer)
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It does lower the blood sugar - I am diabetic so I have been using less insulin. it does leave a "metalic" after taste in the mouth, which takes about 2 days to completely get rid of. So I dont use it every day.
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Reviewer: Jake, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Consumer)
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I have tried two types of Gymnema the Whole Leaf type and the Standardized to 75% type for 60 days each and have seen only an Increase in Blood Sugar after taking it before food compared to eating the same food without out Gymnema. Very disappointed.
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Reviewer: Happy girl, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Consumer)
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I had a Ha1c reading of 6.5, I am borderline diabetic. I have taken this product for just over 2 months and my Ha1c is now 5.1. I am really amazed by it. I have also lost about 10lbs in weight with out a diet and I feel as if I have less abdominal fat. I just took it about 30 mins before I ate or at the same time if I was rushed. I am a RN and I didn't expect this to work so well, but it does
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Reviewer: none, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Consumer)
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Over a period of three months, not only did I lose weight, my average sugar reading decreased by a full 90 points!
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