Comments on: Two Cheap Insulin Alternatives for Diabetes

By: Cleo

Cleo — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 18:20:29 +0000

Thank you very much for the info. i have a bgl of 440 and am threatened with permanenet dependence upon insulin injections. I will try the bitter melon, cactus and (I am told) brussel sprouts.

Thanks for giving me hope

By: Margie Secord

Margie Secord — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 04:07:25 +0000

the best way to take Bitter Mellon for medication is to eat it Raw. It’s bitter, but no after taste. I juice it, put dash of salt. Or cut it as desirreable, remove the seeds, eat it with salad dressing of your choise. If you want to cook it, cook it(stir fry or grill) quickly, so it still crunchy. Eat fresh is better. I only cook of one day of 2 servings maximum. But I now prefer eat it fresh or drink the juice.
Good luck.

By: Heidi

Heidi — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:46:52 +0000

Hello Everyone, bitter melon is number one favorite veggie of mine.My iron is very low, calcuim is low.. etc.My blood pressure got too low. I forgot living in Canada, never think of bitter melon as my daily vegetables as I don’t see them in a small town grocery stores usually, until I realized talking to my mother, bitter melon is the best medicine when we grew up in the Philippines. Grandmother had them in our garden and cook it like mushrooms.I now make a trip to the bigger cities to buy bitter melons like at Superstore,Lob Laws,Whole Sale Store they often have them.And tons in the Chinese grocery stores (T&T) and just found out tons of them at the East Indian grocery stores.Any Asians stores.
The picture above is yet the very best, I guess as my grandmother said the bitter it is - is the best yet!
How I cook?, if no time to stir fry, I grill it just to soften it, remove the seeds,slice, squeeze with little salt(once,if too better for you do it more) to get rid of the bitterness, then add little venigar,onions, hot pepper if you like and serve.(just like a salad) very delicious.
Another thing: Stir fry with beef,or eggs, very good.
The Philippine dish is Penakbet with eggs,shirmp paste,okra,beef,squash,onions,etc. Really delicious.
Good Luck!

By: MotherHelp

MotherHelp — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:55:05 +0000

Please help My mother suger level is alway very high please help where can I find bitter Melon in USA especially in Oklahoma State.

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By: Varma

Varma — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 21:58:27 +0000

Go to any Indian Grocery store, or some thing like Laos, Thiland, Burma or similar stores. If You cook it on low heat with Olive Oil…it taste great and its not even bitter. Good Luck.

By: David

David — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 00:09:22 +0000

Hi, Im interrested in the bitter melon and other remedies for diabetes. I live in Sweden. Does anyone know where I can get hold of them around here?

By: Arthur

Arthur — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:41:47 +0000

Thank you so much for the life enhancing data.Diabetes is a slow killer.Am gonna pass word round of this wonder plant.Thank you.
Arthur

By: S Nuckcheddy

S Nuckcheddy — Sat, 17 May 2008 09:37:12 +0000

It’s more like a question than a reply.

2 hours after light dinner (taken at 7 p.m.) I went for 90 minutes moderate walk after which my blood sugar level read 102. I didn’t take any thing to eat or drink except some water. In the morning, still fasting, my blood sugar level read 151. I am not taking any medication so far. Is there a way of reducing this blood sugar level below 100 without pharmaceutical medication. I really fear those medication steps.

Thanks for a response

By: Surendra Mohnot

Surendra Mohnot — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 15:56:30 +0000

Another important and effective way to reduce serum glucose level is to eat Jamun (Syzgium cumini) fruit and take a spoonful of powder of its dried seed (fruit-stone).

Jambul or Jamun or Jamblang is an evergreen tropical tree in the flowering plant family Myrtaceae, native to India, Pakistan and Indonesia. It is also grown in other areas of southern and southeastern Asia including the Philippines, Myanmar, and Afghanistan. The tree was also introduced to Florida, USA in 1911 by the USDA, and is also now commonly planted in Suriname. In Brazil, where it was introduced from India during Portuguese colonization, it has dispersed spontaneously in the wild in some places, as its fruits are eagerly sought by various native birds such as thrushes, tanagers and the Great Kiskadee.

By: rangarajan

rangarajan — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 19:19:55 +0000

I am diabetic with varied reading from 160 to 240 2hrs after meals.when I take Gemer 1mg prescribed, the reading will be 150. I am very confident to keep the glucose level normal by taking bitter melon.Small round shaped one will be more beneficial ,pl confirm.

By: Hector Reyes Jr.

Hector Reyes Jr. — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 03:33:07 +0000

I am very interested in the fasting physiopathology of Nopal. Where can I find out more? The literature states that pectin among other fibers form a paste inside the intestines to slow the absorption of carbohydrates yet also lowers fasting glucose as well… How!!

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By: Vee

Vee — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 11:25:23 +0000

In response to the post above:

Hi, Rose!

In answer to your question, try the Nutri Centre in London.

They will be able to help you.

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By: rose

rose — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 23:06:04 +0000

I have p.c.o syndrome and am trying to get pregnant, one reason for pco can be insulin resistance. Any ideas? I also live in England and have no idea where to get theses things. thanks

By: Suresh

Suresh — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 16:32:41 +0000

Thanks for sharing the info.

By: Iris Siu

Iris Siu — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 13:34:35 +0000

Hazel:
Bitter melon is sold everywhere in Vancouver, BC, especially in the Chinese grocery. It’s cheap in Crystal Mall in Burnaby too. It’s about 1.70 a pound.
It is a popular dish in the Chinese restaurant. My husband often orders it when dine out.
Bitter melon (sliced or diced , softened by boiling)cooked with beef(sliced thin,seasoned with soy sauce, starch, sugar ), preserved black bean, and minced garlic.
Now I don’t stir fry with cooking oil any more. I just add little water when cooking(half cup of water). when everything is cooked I add one to two table spoon of extra virgin olive to the beef and bitter melon, just like adding olive oli to salad . The bitter melon tastes even better the next day. Let bitter melon( food) be your medicine. My dog loves it too.

By: Hazel Balcaen

Hazel Balcaen — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 14:25:47 +0000

I live in a small town near Prince George BC Canada. Where can I buy ”

bitter mellon ?

By: Lois Widly

Lois Widly — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 08:08:13 +0000

Where can recipes be found using bitter mellon
We put it in a blender and added grape juice. Not too bad

By: Dr.B.Saraswathy B.S.M.S.,M.D.,

Dr.B.Saraswathy B.S.M.S.,M.D., — Thu, 17 May 2007 11:29:44 +0000

all diabetic patients should eat bitter melon(pagar kai)
it greatly reduce the serum glucose level.

By: Sheik Md Jalal Uddin

Sheik Md Jalal Uddin — Sun, 13 May 2007 14:14:29 +0000

I am suffering from dabetics.
Is rice ok for diabete ?
How measure ?

By: cordel barker

cordel barker — Sat, 12 May 2007 14:35:49 +0000

thank you for this chance to say that i have heard of bitter melon since i was small, now i understand the importance of this fruit. i live in canada and this almost unheard of. once again i thank you,now if you could send me any imformation where it is sold i will be very happy.

By: mohd hafiz bin jalaluddin

mohd hafiz bin jalaluddin — Tue, 03 Apr 2007 03:45:40 +0000

i’m from malaysia and lunch PRIA CAFE,coffe mixed with bitter melon.
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By: healthynerd

healthynerd — Thu, 22 Feb 2007 08:37:10 +0000

Hi Davey, thanks for sharing your anecdotal experience. I think it pretty much boils down to the brand being the variable, if you choose to take the molecule compounds instead of the whole vegetable. I might be making a follow-up article on this and recommend which brands to choose from or what to look for when buying.

By: Davey

Davey — Thu, 22 Feb 2007 08:31:08 +0000

my father had been drinking tea (Charantea) since he had discovered he has diabetes. he was really reluctant in taking any oral medications so we tried resorting to a tea type. although the data we had observed were quite subjective, he stated that he felt well after few months drinking tea together with his diet which is low in sugar alone and quite high in carbo.

By: susan

susan — Sun, 14 Jan 2007 18:42:25 +0000

MY HUSBAND LOWERED HIS GLUCOSE FROM 210 TO 114 IN 2 WEEKS TAKING:

ONE DB CARE CAPSULE
ONE BITTER MELON CAP 900MG
ACTOS AND AMARYL

WITH TAKING ONLY ACTOS AND AMARYL, HIS NUMBER WAS 200 AND THE DR THINKS SHE’S GETTING HIM ON INSULIN THIS MONTH. SHE HAS NOT
SEEN HIS 114 READING YET. NOT UNTIL JAN. 22ND. I WONDER WHAT SHE’LL SAY? IF SHE THINKS HE’S LYING HE SAID SHE CAN TAKE A BLOOD SAMPLE RIGHT IN THE MEETING.

By: Antonio Magalhaes

Antonio Magalhaes — Wed, 06 Dec 2006 16:46:15 +0000

Dear Friends,
You are absolutely correct!
Here in Brazil we call it Japanese mellon or sweet cucumber!
As far as prickly pear cactus, is it not the one that we call babosa and it is called internationally the cactus for Aloe Vera
Rgds
Antonio

By: shahadat

shahadat — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 13:36:06 +0000

Thank you so much for this valuable information, friend! It is true, My mother’s insulin levels have been regulated by bitter Melon.

By: Paola Díaz Aragón

Paola Díaz Aragón — Mon, 21 Aug 2006 21:03:59 +0000

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