Does the American Diabetes Association recommend any herbs for treatment of diabetes?

For the moment, the American Diabetes Association has argued against the use of herbs because the health supplement industry is not regulated and the quality is not controlled. One cannot even be sure if the same supplement bought in different stores will have the same efficacy. In the last few years, numerous Chinese herbs products have been found to contain actual prescription anti diabetic drugs. These were drugs banned more than 20 years ago. Given these uncertainties and problems with fake supplements, the consumers should be cautious when it comes to use of herbs for diabetes.

For a type 2 diabetic, the best medical advice is to exercise and reduce weight. This therapy alone has been shown to significantly reduce blood sugars, lower blood pressure and decrease cholesterol. This approach is not only cheap and safe but the results are guaranteed if one is dedicated and motivated.