Diabetes is the poster child for a 'multi-factorial' health problem



   * NAP will soon introduce a Salacia based supplement that would be very helpful for adult diabetes.
   * Quercetin
   * Northern Beans and String Beans
   * Lipoic acid
   * Fenugreeek Seed
   * Daily exercise

Thanks, Dr. D

I increased my Quercetin yesterday as per the Diabetes book.   I also take alpha lipoic acid.  Is that the same as lipoic acid?  Fenugreek is another capasule in my list of items I take each day.  I haven't done well with those beans even though I really do like them, so I guess they'll become a much larger piece of my diet.  I do try to get some additional walking in every day although maybe only a few minutes depending on the foot pain (vasculitis).  I also saw that stinging nettle was good if you have more severe diabetic complications.  I use it daily to help with that terrible cat allergy I'm fighting.

Thanks for all the good help.  I'll be looking for that new NAP product, too.

Quoted from northernstars

 I haven't done well with those beans even though I really do like them, so I guess they'll become a much larger piece of my diet.

Just a reminder, servings = 1-3/week. Every other day is about max for us O'sies, although you could certainly try more and see how you feel........

I love cooked beans and went from several times a month down to almost zero partially because of the guidelines (even thought we rarely ate beans more than three or four times a week during the winter) and because a few beans that I used often were relegated to the avoid pile.  So, I guess I went on a pout and just didn't cook them up anymore.

Well, tonight we are having northern bean soup with soup bones, carrots, onons, turnip slices and greens, and a little leftover rice.  It is beginning to smell really good in the kitchen.  We've had a very cool summer with temperatures rarely going above average.  Today it has been in the 50's and a great day to make a bean soup.  Guess I'm over my pout.

Thanks to everybody for all your help.  I'm feeling better about the future!