“Sugar Shield” supplement- more snake oil?
I’m so skeptical about ads that claim to “cure” Type 2 diabetes but at the same time there’s this gullible side of me that says “go ahead and buy it”…. Can anyone relate to this?
Sugar Shield is made by Life Extension.com and makes some pretty bold claims. I’m pretty sales resistant during the day but late at night I’m a soft target.
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@pattisnag SNAKE OIL! Run away.
In 2021, the FTC issued a warning against companies making these claims:
https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2021/09/ftc-warns-diabetes-treatment-sellers-cease-and-desist-questionable-claims
I just took a quick look on Amazon, and found over a half dozen supplements making this claim - each with different ingredients. Life Extensions, on their own site, offers at least nine different products to maintain or improve blood sugar levels -- with various claims like the for Tri Sugar Shield: "Phloridzin is a polyphenol compound extracted from apple root bark that may inhibit glucose absorption into the bloodstream." "Mulberry promotes insulin sensitivity, as well"
And these for Glycemic Guard: "Clovinol® is a water-soluble extract of unopened clove buds (Syzygium aromaticum). It is rich in polyphenols that promote healthy liver function and glucose metabolism." and "Delphinol® is a standardized extract of the maqui berry (Aristotelia chilensis) packed with health-promoting anthocyanin and delphinidin compounds."
Or CinSulin, containing " InSea2® may also target hidden sugars that contribute to blood sugar spikes after meals, inhibiting the caloric impact of sugary foods." and cinnamon water extract.
So, if any one of these is a miracle cure, why have multiple products? And why add the caption "Supports already-healthy blood sugar levels" if they think it will reduce unhealthy levels?
RESIST! If there was a miracle cure, every person with Type II diabetes would be buying up the supply - including members of my family.
Like other chronic conditions, Type II diabetes is controlled, for most people, with a combination of healthy body weight, good nutrition, exercise and medication, not with a single magic pill.
@pattisnag, I thought you might find the following videos interesting if not helpful.
-- Dr Jay Wortman Diabetes Remission is Surprisingly Simple!
-- Dr. Jay Wortman - 'Undoing Atkins: A Cautionary Tale'
@sueinmn In response to your comment "RESIST! If there was a miracle cure, every person with Type II diabetes would be buying up the supply - including members of my family."...I say AMEN!
Hi, Patti! Wondering what control methods you're currently using, and how they're working? Has your doctor provided any help like a referral to a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE)? I've used various methods over my 26 years with type 2, gradually making adjustments in diet, exercise, meds and insulin, as needed.
Sorry for the tardy response! Life got hectic! I pretty much eat a high protein diet but cheat on the sweets sometimes. My A1c numbers have been good. I take a lot of walks with my dogs for exercise.
Snake oil for sure.
I take Moringa and alpha lipoic acid. Also Gymnema Sylvester. Look them up.
Is he on meds ?
After 50 ish years of diabetes (Type 1, pancreas transplant, Type 2) all I can say is Diabetes is Diabetes. “This means excessive blood sugar regardless of the type” quoting my favorite Mayo endocrinologist. Unfortunately there is no miracle cure made by humans. (I believe in God ordained miracles; there are bazillions every day!) Diabetes requires a combination of good diet & exercise, sometimes medication &/or insulin, good mental health, spiritual wellness, social supports, sometimes technological devices, sometimes surgical interventions ….. and probably more things I’m forgetting to mention.