[Brian]

Some may find this read interesting.
http://www.adriangilbert.co.uk/docus.../diabetes.html

Brian

[shiney sue]

This was really interesting,thanks so much Brian....Hugs to all Sue

[mrsD]

Thanks for putting it up.

The only thing missing is inositol.

[MelodyL]

I especially found this interesting.

"There is some good news from Great Britain. Nutritional supplements of gamma linolenic acid, an essential fat, effectively slows down, stops, and even reverses the progression of diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Without questions it is the best treatment available for this condition. Gamma linolenic acid (GLA) commonly found in seed oils such as corn oil and sesame oil. However, in order for the body to use the linoleic acid, it must convert it into GLA by adding an additional double bond between two carbon atoms. In diabetics, the enzyme systems necessary for this conversion are lost or hampered. Consequently, the body can't convert linoleic acid into GLA, the active component. However, as in so many other incidences, plants have come to the rescue, converting linoleic acid into GLA.

As previously noted, In a British study, 111 patients with diabetic neuropathv were given either a placebo or 480 mg of GLA daily. Sixteen measurements were made throughout the study, and at the end of a year, the group taking the GLA improved in all 16 measurements. The researchers concluded that "administration of GLA to patients with mild diabetic poly-neuropathy may prevent deterioration, and, in some cases, reverse the condition." I suggest that all diabetics start GLA supplementation at about 400-600 mg a day."

Now where does one find GLA?? And isn't the amount of B-12 WAY OFF??

[daniella]

I have gla forte. I think it is borage oil. Correct me if I am wrong. I bought the supplement cause the doc told me too. I think for me it is for inflammation. You can get it online or maybe at the store. My brand is metagenics gla forte. I am suppose to take 3 daily. Each is 240mg.

[MelodyL]

Can one just walk into a GNC and buy GLA???