Diabetes and ADD/ADHD part 3 of 5 (Pharmaceutical and non-pharmacological agents)

This is the third part of the diabetes series. I will discuss some of the traditional management protocols of hypoglycemic agents, insulin, and other non-pharmaceutical intervention/supplements.

Hypoglycemic agents are divided in classess. They are
(I am out of town and will complete this section within the next few days when I return home. Sorry about the delay)



The purpose of hypoglycemic agents is to enhance the pancreas to secrete insulin.
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Insulin is divided into animal extraction insuling or synthetic insulin. Either version is effective. In today’s formularies, the predominant insulin is recombinant variety (i.e. synthetic). In other countries, the bovine (beef) and pig extract insulin may be more prevalent. It’s not a matter which is better, it’s a matter of what form of insulin will your body assimilate effectively.


There are varies supplements available that’s are hypoglycemic agents. This means that the herbal supplements help bring down blood sugar level. Level 90 and _____ are supplements capable to longer blood sugar. One of theingredient is chromium picolinate.

These help transfer the glucose molecule from the blood side into the cellular side where glucose molecules can be utilized to manufacture energy in the forlm of ATP (Adenosine TriPhosphate) in the mitochondria. The more effective the glucose transfer into the cellular side, the better the balance of blood glucose level. Therefore, a better controlled and healthier diabetic.

Symptoms such as headaches, fatigue, “blah” feelings, anxiousness, poor appetite or feelings of hunger, anger related issues, "panic attacks", etc. are associated with poorly maintain blood glucose level. Once blood glucose levels are maintain within a certain acceptable range, the diabetic person’s sense of well being will be improved.