Guest guest Posted August 23, 2004 Report Share Posted August 23, 2004 http://alternative-medicine-message-boards.info/viewtopic.php?t=85 When I was diagnosed as a diabetic, my fasting blood sugar was 360 & I had a non-healing diabetic ulcer on my foot which I had had for about a year. For 5 months I followed the doctor's advice & took glyburide daily to maintain blood glucose levels & got my foot dealt with regularly by a physical therapist (weekly debridement plus various changes to my footwear plus various bandage changes & powder put on the wound). I hated the glyburide & how it made me feel. I could tell the glyburide was just not good for me long term. After doing quite a bit of reading, I discovered Gourdin, an Aryuvedic preparation of bitter melon & began taking it four times a day in conjunction with the glyburide. When my foot had completely healed, I told my doctor I was going to try going off glyburide & maintain my blood glucose levels with diet plus gourdin alone. My doctor was very much against this. She said at my age (which was then 56), I would not be able to control my glucose levels with diet alone. but when I told her I was going to do it anyway, she gave me some guidelines as to what was acceptable glucose control. After being totally off glyburide for four months, my doctor had my bloodwork done & she e-mailed me the following: glycosylated hemoglobin Hb A1C--the biochemical measure of glucose control over the preceding 120 days--and it is 6.6, which is only slightly above normal. The normal range is 4-6.4. In short, you've been doing pretty well over the past several months, so I don't think you need to make any changes presently as long as you keep eating well. It has now been nearly 2 years since going off the glyburide. My fasting glucometer readings usually vary between 110 and 140. I keep experimenting with diet so the readings are not as constant as they would be if I ate the same foods all the time. My post prandial readings never exceed 150, unless I am allowing myself some holiday feasting which I know I cannot do for more than a few days at a time several times a year. If my post-prandial readings exceed 200 during a feast time, I go right back to my normal diet. 2-1/2 years ago, my fasting glucose was 360. I adhere to a strict diet -- but it is *not* the diet suggested by the ADA & the allopaths. Aryuvedic medicine is far older than allopathic medicine. It is a much gentler approach to healing & re-balance than allopathic medicine. I do not think *any* branch of medicine is perfect in all situations. If I get shot by a crook, or if I were to be in a car wreck -- the allopaths are far better at trauma than anyone else. But when the choice is taking an allopathic drug daily for the rest of my life which has known bad side effects & leads inevitably to the degradation of my body's organs & functions, and taking Aryuvedic herbal preparations which may actually reverse organ degradation, I'll go with the Aryuvedic preparations. For more info, see http://www.gourdin.com/ I am not affiliated with this website, other than being a satisfied customer. It is not some multi-level marketing scheme. Alobar - Post subject: What is Gourdin (How does it work?) - http://www.gourdin.com/medicine.htm GOURDIN is a supplement made from the seeds of BitterGourd (Bittermelon or Momordica Charantia L.). It is a protein extracted from a plant source. When administered to the patients suffering from Diabetes Mellitus (Type I and Type II both), it helps them to improve their general health. Invented by Dr. Pushpa Khanna, this supplement is first of its kind showing absoloutely no side effects. Launched and Commercialised in May 2000, we have received a tremendous response from the diabetics who are using it. Why Should I Use Gourdin instead of other conventional medicines? Gourdin has exhibited many benefits as opposed to conventional medicines. Conventional medicines carry along with them, side effects which would again take you back to your endocrine doctor to advise of the remedies for those ill effects. With Gourdin, the benefits are many namely : 1. Does not cross-react - Gourdin, unlike other medicines, does not cross react with any type of insulin being taken by the patient. Hence no chances of cross reaction disorders. It even is safe for people who are already taking other hypoglycemic drugs or medicine. 2. Blood Sugar Lowering Effect - Essentially, the polypeptide-p acts on the pancreas, rejuvenates it and activates the dead insulin producing beta cells present in the islets in pancreas. It also increases the healthy regeneration of beta cells in the pancreas hence increasing the secretion of insulin from the pancreas. As a result of this, many people are in fact able to reduce their insulin doses to a bare minimum after using Gourdin. For those who may feel, Gourdin is certainly NOT a Sulphonylurea drug. Gourdin is an all-natural diet supplement or health food. * *Statement not evaluated by FDA Dr. Khanna has written a technical paper explaining the action of Polypeptide-p compound present in Gourdin. 3. Acts Preventive - Finally, a safe diet supplement which actually is a boon for non-diabetics suspecting that they might get their blood sugar out of control. Everyone fears being termed a " diabetic " and its difficult to live on with this killer disease. Gourdin has been formulated in such a way that it is a PREVENTIVE supplement which when taken 1 tablet a day , will keep a check on your blood sugar levels and prevent you from getting hyperglycemic. * *Statement not evaluated by FDA Since Diabetes is hereditary, Gourdin is being adopted by many parents (both diabetic and non-diabetic) to give it to their children. Yes, Gourdin is safe for children to use since its an all- natural supplement. 4. Reduces Cholestrol and Triglycerides - Gourdin can keep your HDL and LDL levels in control as well as stabilise your TriGlyceride levels in addition to being anti-diabetic. So people who tend to become hypertensive and with high blood pressure and cholestrol problems, Gourdin will serve you as all-in-one solution. * *Statement not evaluated by FDA 5. Takes care of Diabetic Neuropathy - Nerve damage caused by Diabetes can lead to numbness and pain in hands, feet and legs. It can also cause indigestion, excessive sweating, constipation, bladder infections, dizziness and even Depression. In addition to combating diabetes, the neuropathy found in diabetics can also be combated by taking Gourdin. Gourdin regulates the complex metabolism associated with diabetes and hence relieves you of the symptoms of diabetic Neuropathy. Same can be said for Diabetic Retinopathy which affects the eyes. Inflammation in Joints is also eliminated. * *Statement not evaluated by FDA 6. Greater Healing Power and Strong Immune System - Diabetics are prone to weak healing from wounds and diseases because of a degraded immune system. Gourdin strengthens the immune system, flushes out the toxins in the body and is diuretic. It increases the body's ability to purify and cleanse impurities hence leading to a more robust immune system. It also improves the kidney functions because as the glucose levels improve, the strains on the kidney decreases. * *Statement not evaluated by FDA 7. No Side Effects Observed - The conventional sulphonylurea drugs can cause serious side-effects often causing a decreased amount of insulin production by putting too great a strain on the insulin producing beta cells. Gourdin has no such side effects as it is derived from natural substance. Gourdin only has one active ingredient , Bittermelon which is actually termed a vegetable in South East Asian countries and is consumed in large quantities every day. So unless you are allergic to Bittermelon (BitterGourd or Karela), Gourdin is completely safe to use without any ill effects attached to it. * 8. Improved Insulin Receptors - Insulin becomes ineffective when insulin receptors in muscle cells are scarce or when they do not function properly. This is called a down-regulated insulin receptor. Due to down-regulated insulin receptors, the glucose remains in the blood and the blood glucose level rises. This is called 'insulin resistance.' The body resists insulin, therefore, glucose is not being properly utilized. Gourdin, being first of its kind, helps diabetics in treating insulin resistance. FDA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2004 Report Share Posted August 23, 2004 JoAnn, what type of diabetes do you have? - JoAnn Guest Sunday, August 22, 2004 7:55 PM What is Gourdin (How does it work?) http://alternative-medicine-message-boards.info/viewtopic.php?t=. When I was diagnosed as a diabetic, my fasting blood sugar was 360 & I had a non-healing diabetic ulcer on my foot which I had had for about a year. For 5 months I followed the doctor's advice & took glyburide daily to maintain blood glucose levels & got my foot dealt with regularly by a physical therapist (weekly debridement plus various changes to my footwear plus various bandage changes & powder put on the wound). I hated the glyburide & how it made me feel. I could tell the glyburide was just not good for me long term. After doing quite a bit of reading, I discovered Gourdin, an Aryuvedic preparation of bitter melon & began taking it four times a day in conjunction with the glyburide. When my foot had completely healed, I told my doctor I was going to try going off glyburide & maintain my blood glucose levels with diet plus gourdin alone. My doctor was very much against this. She said at my age (which was then 56), I would not be able to control my glucose levels with diet alone. but when I told her I was going to do it anyway, she gave me some guidelines as to what was acceptable glucose control. After being totally off glyburide for four months, my doctor had my bloodwork done & she e-mailed me the following: glycosylated hemoglobin Hb A1C--the biochemical measure of glucose control over the preceding 120 days--and it is 6.6, which is only slightly above normal. The normal range is 4-6.4. In short, you've been doing pretty well over the past several months, so I don't think you need to make any changes presently as long as you keep eating well. It has now been nearly 2 years since going off the glyburide. My fasting glucometer readings usually vary between 110 and 140. I keep experimenting with diet so the readings are not as constant as they would be if I ate the same foods all the time. My post prandial readings never exceed 150, unless I am allowing myself some holiday feasting which I know I cannot do for more than a few days at a time several times a year. If my post-prandial readings exceed 200 during a feast time, I go right back to my normal diet. 2-1/2 years ago, my fasting glucose was 360. I adhere to a strict diet -- but it is *not* the diet suggested by the ADA & the allopaths. Aryuvedic medicine is far older than allopathic medicine. It is a much gentler approach to healing & re-balance than allopathic medicine. I do not think *any* branch of medicine is perfect in all situations. If I get shot by a crook, or if I were to be in a car wreck -- the allopaths are far better at trauma than anyone else. But when the choice is taking an allopathic drug daily for the rest of my life which has known bad side effects & leads inevitably to the degradation of my body's organs & functions, and taking Aryuvedic herbal preparations which may actually reverse organ degradation, I'll go with the Aryuvedic preparations. For more info, see http://www.gourdin.com/ I am not affiliated with this website, other than being a satisfied customer. It is not some multi-level marketing scheme. Alobar - Post subject: What is Gourdin (How does it work?) - http://www.gourdin.com/medicine.htm GOURDIN is a supplement made from the seeds of BitterGourd (Bittermelon or Momordica Charantia L.). It is a protein extracted from a plant source. When administered to the patients suffering from Diabetes Mellitus (Type I and Type II both), it helps them to improve their general health. Invented by Dr. Pushpa Khanna, this supplement is first of its kind showing absoloutely no side effects. Launched and Commercialised in May 2000, we have received a tremendous response from the diabetics who are using it. Why Should I Use Gourdin instead of other conventional medicines? Gourdin has exhibited many benefits as opposed to conventional medicines. Conventional medicines carry along with them, side effects which would again take you back to your endocrine doctor to advise of the remedies for those ill effects. With Gourdin, the benefits are many namely : 1. Does not cross-react - Gourdin, unlike other medicines, does not cross react with any type of insulin being taken by the patient. Hence no chances of cross reaction disorders. It even is safe for people who are already taking other hypoglycemic drugs or medicine. 2. Blood Sugar Lowering Effect - Essentially, the polypeptide-p acts on the pancreas, rejuvenates it and activates the dead insulin producing beta cells present in the islets in pancreas. It also increases the healthy regeneration of beta cells in the pancreas hence increasing the secretion of insulin from the pancreas. As a result of this, many people are in fact able to reduce their insulin doses to a bare minimum after using Gourdin. For those who may feel, Gourdin is certainly NOT a Sulphonylurea drug. Gourdin is an all-natural diet supplement or health food. * *Statement not evaluated by FDA Dr. Khanna has written a technical paper explaining the action of Polypeptide-p compound present in Gourdin. 3. Acts Preventive - Finally, a safe diet supplement which actually is a boon for non-diabetics suspecting that they might get their blood sugar out of control. Everyone fears being termed a " diabetic " and its difficult to live on with this killer disease. Gourdin has been formulated in such a way that it is a PREVENTIVE supplement which when taken 1 tablet a day , will keep a check on your blood sugar levels and prevent you from getting hyperglycemic. * *Statement not evaluated by FDA Since Diabetes is hereditary, Gourdin is being adopted by many parents (both diabetic and non-diabetic) to give it to their children. Yes, Gourdin is safe for children to use since its an all- natural supplement. 4. Reduces Cholestrol and Triglycerides - Gourdin can keep your HDL and LDL levels in control as well as stabilise your TriGlyceride levels in addition to being anti-diabetic. So people who tend to become hypertensive and with high blood pressure and cholestrol problems, Gourdin will serve you as all-in-one solution. * *Statement not evaluated by FDA 5. Takes care of Diabetic Neuropathy - Nerve damage caused by Diabetes can lead to numbness and pain in hands, feet and legs. It can also cause indigestion, excessive sweating, constipation, bladder infections, dizziness and even Depression. In addition to combating diabetes, the neuropathy found in diabetics can also be combated by taking Gourdin. Gourdin regulates the complex metabolism associated with diabetes and hence relieves you of the symptoms of diabetic Neuropathy. Same can be said for Diabetic Retinopathy which affects the eyes. Inflammation in Joints is also eliminated. * *Statement not evaluated by FDA 6. Greater Healing Power and Strong Immune System - Diabetics are prone to weak healing from wounds and diseases because of a degraded immune system. Gourdin strengthens the immune system, flushes out the toxins in the body and is diuretic. It increases the body's ability to purify and cleanse impurities hence leading to a more robust immune system. It also improves the kidney functions because as the glucose levels improve, the strains on the kidney decreases. * *Statement not evaluated by FDA 7. No Side Effects Observed - The conventional sulphonylurea drugs can cause serious side-effects often causing a decreased amount of insulin production by putting too great a strain on the insulin producing beta cells. Gourdin has no such side effects as it is derived from natural substance. Gourdin only has one active ingredient , Bittermelon which is actually termed a vegetable in South East Asian countries and is consumed in large quantities every day. So unless you are allergic to Bittermelon (BitterGourd or Karela), Gourdin is completely safe to use without any ill effects attached to it. * 8. Improved Insulin Receptors - Insulin becomes ineffective when insulin receptors in muscle cells are scarce or when they do not function properly. This is called a down-regulated insulin receptor. Due to down-regulated insulin receptors, the glucose remains in the blood and the blood glucose level rises. This is called 'insulin resistance.' The body resists insulin, therefore, glucose is not being properly utilized. Gourdin, being first of its kind, helps diabetics in treating insulin resistance. FDA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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