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What brand of turmeric is best for a diabetic?

Posted by Retired Teacher @retiredteacher, Oct 18, 2017

I have read about turmeric and have developed arthritis in my hands and my knee joint. I have two friends who take turmeric regularly and swear by it. They are like I am---totally avoid medicines from Big Pharma if possible. They say it is a blessing. I'm not sure what way is best---pills or powder mixed with water. I read the entry of turmeric with synthroid, but what about a diabetic taking it to help with joint pain? I have taken glucosamine, and that helps a little bit, but people who take turmeric say it basically does away with the pain. I know it's not a cure, but if it helps the pain, I would like to try it. I read where turmeric has to have pepper with it. I know there are quacks and faux products, but the good ones are natural, herbal and have been used for years for joint pain and other problems. I think natural is best. Not paying Big Pharma to hawk a medicine that costs a fortune.

Thanks for any help.

retiredteacher

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Dec 3, 2017
In reply to @retiredteacher "The holidays are the hardest as far as food is concerned. My husband is a real..." + (show)
@retiredteacher

The holidays are the hardest as far as food is concerned. My husband is a real cookie monster, and I love anything sweet. However, since my diabetic diagnosis, sweets are not on the menu. I have not had anything good and sweet for over a year and a half. My husband only occasionally has a cookie, but he supports me as I crave sweets. I used to bake cookies and brownies and all sorts of goodies for the holidays, but those days are over. I have become almost a vegetarian because my blood does not like meat or fruits or even salad. I eat dark leafy greens---very bland. But my blood stays low if I do that except in the A.M. It is still higher than it should be then. But after lunch, it is usually in the low range, where it should be. We don't have grandchildren or other temptations except self control for our own health.

Enjoy your cookies; I think I could eat a dozen, if they were allowed. My husband could eat all you baked! 🙂

Enjoy baking and creating.

retiredteacher

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Dec 4, 2017
In reply to @retiredteacher "The holidays are the hardest as far as food is concerned. My husband is a real..." + (show)
@retiredteacher

The holidays are the hardest as far as food is concerned. My husband is a real cookie monster, and I love anything sweet. However, since my diabetic diagnosis, sweets are not on the menu. I have not had anything good and sweet for over a year and a half. My husband only occasionally has a cookie, but he supports me as I crave sweets. I used to bake cookies and brownies and all sorts of goodies for the holidays, but those days are over. I have become almost a vegetarian because my blood does not like meat or fruits or even salad. I eat dark leafy greens---very bland. But my blood stays low if I do that except in the A.M. It is still higher than it should be then. But after lunch, it is usually in the low range, where it should be. We don't have grandchildren or other temptations except self control for our own health.

Enjoy your cookies; I think I could eat a dozen, if they were allowed. My husband could eat all you baked! 🙂

Enjoy baking and creating.

retiredteacher

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