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10/12/09 05:47 PM

"I'm type 2. I take nothing for my Diabetes. what can you tell me about Vanadyl sulfate"
Asked By: bbrisard  
Category: Type 2

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No Meds yet for type. I've lost 40 lbs and exercise by walking My age will be 60 in Dec.

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10/20/09 10:44 AM

Dear bbrisard- From your background information you are doing everything right for managing your diabetes with meal planning and exercise. The product you asked about is an herbal supplement and not used as a treatment for diabetes. The advertising literature says it is a trace mineral that has qualities to help in lipid and carbohydrate metabolism.

With the use of any herbal product it is important to have a discussion with your physician. The two of you can decide together what the best approach is for you for your overall health.

Continue to do well for your best self management.

Accreditations: RN BSN CDE
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