I Took Berberine for 14 Days - It lowered my blood sugars BUT…
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I have been taking Berberine for 1 year, I take 1200 mg once a day, I love it and I've never had any problems with it.
Same here.
What benefits you get with it please? And any particular brand you can recommend? Thanks
Same here and have never had any problems with it.
My name is Steve Russell, and I am a Type II diabetic. Before giving up on Berberine, you may want to try Dihydroberberine (Often marketed as Superberberine). It absorbs through the stomach lining 5x faster than regular Berberine. Once in the bloodstream it gets converted into regular Berberine. I have been using it in conjunction with insulin to control blood sugar and it’s doing quite well. I’ve used it for 18 months and it has lowered my A1-C from 7.6 to 5.9. I have lowered my long term insulin by 25% and short term by 40%. I also no longer take glyburide. I l have had very little bloating, constipation, or diarrhea with its use. I get my Super Berberine from Sugar MD’s and it is a once daily capsule of 250 mg dihydroberberine with 200 mg concentrated Celon Cinnamon extract. There are UA-cam reviews of this product by Dr. Ahmet Ergin who also happens to be my Endocrinologist.
Very truly yours,
Steve Russell
Hi there. I fist started out with the brand by Doctors Preferred, regular berberine but that didn’t do well with my sensitive tummy. I then switched to their other option which is GlucoGold with Berberine. It says it has chromium, Berberine Hydrochloride, cinnamon extract and BanabaLeaf Extract (supposed to support glucose levels but when I looked it up it also said it has anti-diarrheal support. So I switched and I haven’t had any of the tummy gastric issues. I am off my basil and fast acting insulin now along with change in diet since end of March. This week my dexcom is reading 10 higher than it has been since March.
This is my long winded way of asking if the Dihdroberberine would be better for me?
Do you take it at a particular time of the day?
I take it morning’s with breakfast.
@@steverussell9852 Thank you for your answer.
How much carbs and sugars are you eating? And do you have 2 bottles of insulin? A long and a short? I was using 70/30 and I guess no one ever told me jack crap about diabetes! I had to stumble through it and learn on my own. I’m grateful that my mentality leans towards learning that way, I just hadn’t put that part of my own psychology together yet, hell I’m still working on that crap anyways, I believe we all are. That’s what is meant by you’re always learning. It’s not learning an outside thing, it’s learning who we are and what can we offer the world/humanity! I just hate that I am figuring it out now at my age and squandered some of it on crap like repairing surfboards or tattooing or HVAC and marine mechanics wood turning rock climbing spelunking and all the other things that are wasted on mr now! If I had been treated properly and pushed into STEMS who knows what I might have done. Oh crap, sorry, was thinking out loud again and voice to text caught it.
I’m glad you mentioned that it “didn’t work for you “ because I know 10 people who changed metformin for berberine and they been staying out of insulin for many years. I think is very important to consider the lab that produce the berberine.
After eating keto for a few years my A1c finally went down from 5.9 to 5.3 after taking berberine for three months. So it worked for me.
If Berberine worked it would’ve have taken 3 months. It has a bioavailable issue. Barely 5% is absorbed.
@@tigressnsnow I took it 6 months before my check up.
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The OP said it took 3 months 👆
What happened with you cholesterol …. If you don’t mind sharing?
@@sheila7814 I know it’ll go up on carnivore but triglycerides will go down.
I'm pre-diabetic and my doctor just recommend this for me. I don't take any medication. My A1c is 6.0. Thanks for sharing.
Not all berberine supplements are equal. I tried 2 that didn't agree with me before finally trying the one I am now taking for over a year. It takes at least 10 days for the body to adapt to any new supplement, especially berberine, because it has a significant (positive) impact on gut bacteria and this takes time to settle. Also, the quality of the supplement is important. I first tried less costly supplement that were reviewed well, but they weren't great. I finally decided to spend the money for a high quality 3rd party tested supplement from Douglas Labs and I immediately could tell the difference.
Dehydroberberine might be easier on your stomach than regular berberine. I started taking dehydroberberine 4 days ago and there are absolutely no side effects so far 🙂
This is the form we use at our clinic
It seems to work better for me
@@mpoharper and with no side effects right
@@healthyinformation right but I never had trouble with regular Berberine either.
@@mpoharper well there you go.
I have been T2Diabetes for 12 years and on insulin 2x day. My last A1C-5.5 February 22nd I have lost 65 pounds and eaten only meats eggs butter since January. Yeah I feel fantastic!
Stay safe
Happy to hear that you feel fantastic, much respect
I was diagnose with type 2 diabetes about 6 years ago was on metformin it made me so sick i stop taking it i start drinking cinnamon tea every day my blood sugar was down to 6 and the doctor tells me until this day my blood sugar is good told my sister in law about the tea her doctor told her that her blood sugar was good in a low stage
Dihydro Berberine is easier on your system because it gets into your gut quicker/easier than Berberine itself. It ends up you need less Dihydro Berberine .
I was diagnosed with t1d in december. Its been a rollercoaster figuring things out, but your videos have really been helping me out. Thank you so so so much. Very interested in berberine to increase my insulin sensitivity to improve my insuline-carb-ratio.
Thanx for the tips
Can I recommend trying astaxanthin? I have a friend who almost completely eliminated insulin with astaxanthin. Yes, he's type 1 as well.
I am a type 2 in remission via the ADA's 1st listed definition ("Remission should be defined as a return of HbA1c to less than 6.5% that occurs spontaneously or following an intervention and that persists for at least three months in the absence of usual glucose-lowering pharmacotherapy". Mine a1c has ran in the 5s since stopping Metformin in Jan. 2023) via eating lower carb/exercise and use Berberine regularly. I have actually never heard it called nature's Ozempic, but always the natural version of Metformin (when I was on Metformin, I also used Berberine for a time). I have been able to tolerate it well. Sorry it wasn't well tolerated by you. Thanks for your video on this.
Ummm, I wouldn’t go by a damn thing the ADA says!! They are not to be trusted! To be in reversed of diabetes is below A1C-5.7 I believe off top of my head. 5.7 makes you at beginning of prediabetic not sure the cut off for actual diabetes but I don’t think anyone is in remission until they’re out of the woods, not just in a clearing, so to speak. I was on 2 insulin shots a day for a dozen years or more. Almost, well not almost, I was blind and sugar off the scales!! Over 500 or 600!!
Blistering leg with terrible ulcers! If I did what the ADA recommended and followed their advice I would still be diabetic! Real stuff here, I promise you. Ask Dr. Ken Berry if you should do what they say. Please do, you’ll see that I’m not lying to you.
I started Berberine yesterday 500 twice a day. So far no side effects. I may try without food tomorrow as its supposed to have best results on empty stomach.
Notice the most recent advertisement say Berberine supports healthy Blood glucose levels, not lowers blood glucose levels.
Thank the FDA for insisting on ambiguity
For them to say it lowers blood glucose levels (even if it already does), a pharmaceutical company would have to turn it into a prescription medicine. Remember, even prescriptions work for some people and not others.
my experience was it was a game changer b/c I have inflammation , which makes it harder to just get glucose lower with diet and exercise. Berb has anti-inflammatory properties and recently there was research showing it helped clear arterial plaque. I am fairly strict on the carb control, healthy fats and maintaining BMI at 21
I am glad that I don't have a problem with berberine. It really helps. I take 600 mg late morning. I have heard of studies comparing berberine to Metformin and I like to avoid all drugs as much as possible. I am type 2.
I tried it to lower my cholesterol. I was waiting for the bad side effects I kept hearing of, but I haven’t experienced a single one! Feel lucky. Going to the get bloodwork done in another two months to compare.
I'm here for the update
Me too! How are your cholesterol numbers?
Thanks for this. Your side effects from berberine are similar to those with metformin. i'm a critical care nurse with certification on reversing disease process through diet. i'm type 2 DM. As i'm sure you know (but others may not), type one diabetes (DM1) means ones pancreas beta cells do not produce the insulin the body needs to use glucose (sugar). Type two diabetes (DM2 is probably better called insulin resistance. It's caused by fat. That's not saying "being fat." One can exercise regularly and have a 'normal' BMI and have i too much fat in our diet resulting in insulin resistance. A few examples, fat builds up on the liver and effects the livers glucose storage/regulation, fat builds up on the pancreas and effects insulin production, fat builds up in the intracellular fluid of muscle cells and causes insulin resistance. When we eat sugar, that triggers the pancreas to release insulin which then takes blood sugar by the hand and knocks on the door of our muscle cells. In muscle, GLUT 4 lives at the center of the cell and when insulin knocks on the door, GLUT4 is tasked with opening the door to let glucose in so the cell can make sugar into energy. To much intracellular fat in the muscle cell produces toxins that interfere with GLUT4 opening that door. Reducing fat, reduces the fat in those areas and the body often regains its ability to process glucose (i.e., reverse insulin resistance). DM1 sufferers often also have insulin resistance and can greatly improve their insulin dependence by reversing insulin resistance. i've reversed DM2 in one month from an a1c of 7 to 5.9 in 30 days by reducing my fat intake to under 20grams a day... which was pretty much a whole food plant based diet with a once a week meat cheat day lol. i didn't maintain that (i like meat and cheese), and went back up to an average of 7.2 A1c. When it comes to supplements, i will only do studied, evidence based stuff. Last year i tried ginger supplement. In one month, my A1c went from 7.2 to 6.8... i was floored, but still skeptical, but kept going. At month 2, i was at 6.1. Wow. So figured i'd found a panacea. At month 3? i was back up to 7. i tried berberine too, for two months and didn't see a difference in my A1c, so i stopped since berberine isn't really a whole food and i'm a believer in whole foods as a health approach. For the last couple of weeks i've added Amla (Indian goose berry) to my ginger regimen, haven't been taking it long enough to test my a1c yet. Honestly though... i know what i have to do to reverse this, eat a whole food plant based diet (WFPBD) and stop eating the animal fat that causes the insulin resistance... which also will reverse atherosclerosis, and is the only diet with evidence backing it up to do so. It's the only thing that's truly worked for me, i just always fall off the wagon.
Visceral fat can EASILY build up on on many people while low fat High carb diets, specially if a lot of fructose is consumed. Even developing fatty liver. And there are lots of people that reversed their fatty liver literally by going high fat diets, so there's that. Long term energy intake excess is likely going to be a problem, for many people one way will be will be faster than the other. But the SAD is basically both high carb and high fat, and that's the worst combo of all! As for me, it's most definitely the carbs! The difference is obvious and undeniable. It also caused reactive hypoglycemia when I was producing more insulin! Others might have different experiences.
Thank you for this! Have you tried dihydro-berberine, which supposedly absorbs differently/better and is said to cause less stomach issues?
I haven’t. I’m not sure I dare give Berberine another go
another nice video thanks
Another super video. Thank you so much for your efforts. I know how unpleasant it can be to take something that makes your stomach really upset. Same thing happened to me with Metformin. That did go away. It is always a good idea to have some options. One of these days I may decide to try some Berberine. One never knows when one might run out of Metformin. At present if I run out of Met, I know I can get some insulin, so I don't really worry too much. Once again, thanks so much for all you do!!!
I'm T2D MDI Humalog and Lantus (generic) and now taking Ozempic. I have not tried Berberine, but can attest that Ozempic 1.0mg does cause some constipation for me, sometimes quite severe and painful. Rybelsus 7mg, also did this. I have decided to take a daily supplement of Psyllium Husk (Metamucil) 1 tsp in 8oz of water with breakfast and that has helped tremendously. Metformin was tried years ago and caused intense bowel cramping with bouts of constipation and Diarrhea. neither of which is acceptable since I also have Ulcerative Colitis. Almost dropped the semaglutide (Ozempic), still might.
I had the same problem, chronic constipation with Berberine. Had to stop it after 3 weeks.
Hi there. I fist started out with the brand by Doctors Preferred, regular berberine but that didn’t do well with my sensitive tummy. I then switched to their other option which is GlucoGold with Berberine. It says it has chromium, Berberine Hydrochloride, cinnamon extract and BanabaLeaf Extract (supposed to support glucose levels but when I looked it up it also said it has anti-diarrheal support. So I switched and I haven’t had any of the tummy gastric issues. I am off my basil and fast acting insulin now along with change in diet since end of March. This week my dexcom is reading 10 higher than it has been since March.
This is my long winded way of asking if the Dihdroberberine would be better for me?
Oh, I don’t know… if your doctor agrees, maybe give it a try.
T2. Bernadine works great. Zero negative issues for me
As usual, you’re the best! I’m really glad that you did your experiment because I was gonna try to get off the glipizide extended release and transition to the otc but after what you said, I’m thinking twice now. You should have your buddy Tom do a video and experiment and see what his results are. Maybe he’ll grow some hair on his head.
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Thanks for sharing. I’ve been wondering but will skip as I also have a “tender tummy”.
Berberine helps a lot of people, and they have zero side affects. Me included.
I "had zero side affects" until I checked my micronutrient levels after 18 months. My boron and vanadium have tanked, many other micronutrients used to process blood glucose were also low. I'm not saying it doesn't help, but just stay aware and if you start noticing issues with electrolytes and such, get checked. My electrolytes in reality were fine, but my bodies ability to use them was way down because it needs boron to do that.
Excellent content
Much appreciated
I'm type 1. My doctor prescribed Metformin some years ago and it not only did not work for me, but I suffered from horrible intestinal issues and refused to take it any more. I tried Berberine and it also did not work for me either. Since the pancreas is not operating for a Type 1, this supplement, which is supposed to help make the pancreas produce insulin is futile. It may help a Type 2, but for me, it was a waste of time and money and suffering from side-effects. Thank you for all your great videos, Christel. You're terrific!!!!!!!!
Thank you for sharing
I thought she said it was supposed to help the pancreas NOT produce so much insulin..
No, it’s the liver to produce glucagon, which causes the dawn phenomenon in type 1 especially.
Would you post where you got the chart of 40 things that impact blood sugar? Thank you.
Here you go: diatribe.org/diabetes-management/42-factors-affect-blood-glucose-surprising-update
It might have been the brand that was bothering you not the supplement itself. I use Thorne. They use no additives or fillers. Hope this helps!
Ty I'll stick with my diet which is working. Type 2 and still in remission.
I tried strict diet and exercise for a long time -- lost 40+ pounds and got BMI back down to 21 but A1C was only going down 0.1 every 4 months. After berg it was much faster and it's because I had inflammatory markers that make it harder to do with just the low carb/ exercise lifestyle.
I have Tpe 2 and my Dr recommended 2 Metformin twice a day. After a year I decided to drop it to twice in the morning and once a night.
My A1C has been between 5.7 and 6.0. Recently I introduced 1 Berberine at night to replace the single Metformin.
In combination with a balanced diet and elimination of sugar my A1C has remained below 6.0 so I am happy with the dropped amount of Metformin in my system.
I enjoy your videos and wish you well.
Interesting, thank you for sharing. I sometimes take Berberine as an adjunct to Metformin when my nighttime glucose is above 100. It is very helpful in keeping my fasting glucose below 100. In the 8-10 months I have been taking it I have not noticed any negative side effects.
I was wondering about Berberine. You must have been reading my mind! Thanks!
Works great for me
Hello and thank you. Can you take it with metforman?
I wouldn’t start without discussing it with your medical team first
I am type 1.5 LADA. I take Berberine with each meal. I am still in the honeymoon phase of my journey. It helps along with walking after meals and removing junk carbs from my diet. I am not on insulin yet. Last A1C was 5.7!
I was diagnosed as a type 2 in November os 2021. A1c was 12.9. I got it down to 5.1. Keep up the good work.
What brand of berberine do you use?
I have been taking berberine for over a month. I will have a blood test next month. I have lost weight down from 191 to 167. I have no stomach issues. I take 2 capsules of berberine and 1 cinnamon capsule a half hour after my heaviest meal of the day.
Great to hear that it's working so well for you!
It helped me too reduces your A1C naturally without having side effects
Thanks for your video and detailed information. I am T-1 with a sensitive stomach and some liver issues. Great work.
Would you consider take magnesium with it?
Yes, recommended. My supplement includes the magnesium. Take 30 minutes before eating because absorption is greatly impacted if digesting food. I am lucky one, zero side effects. I take 2 1200mg per day for 2-week period, take a 3 weeks off and begin again. Best wishes, I think it benefits me. Cholesterol is much lower as well as trycicerides.
When I started taking Berberine HCL, I was still taking Metformin. the literature says you can combine the two. My stomach however didn't read the literature. So I switched out Berberine for Myo-/D-Chiro-Inositol and my stomach was better, but not perfect. Then I proposed to my GP, that I stop Metformin altogether for 3 months and then look at a large blood panel. As soon as I stopped Metformin, my stomach settled down and since then I haven't had any stomach problems. Not even when I added in one Dihydroberberine before every meal. My blood sugar right before lunch has now decreased from 8 to 6.2 - 6.8.
BTW - the dihydroberberine I take also has ceylon cinnamon in it. Ceylon cinnamon has also been shown to lower blood sugar.
Congratulations. Keep up the good work
I take 1000 mg hcl berberine 30 minutes before meal, Carbs around 60 to 90 grm, after 2 hours after meal my blood glucose is 6.2 to 6.5 and it will continue to drop, The side effect is if I take it twice in a day or every day I feel iritation in my annus and sticky fluid coming out. So now I only take berberine if I gonna eat meal high on carb twice in a week. I'm diabetic so I usually eat 10 grms of carb with lot of meat and vegatable.
As you mention it does sound like it works the same as Metformin. For me at least, my body can handle 500mg 2x a day of Metformin ER (extended release) but beyond that the gut issues start up. (Or even same amount of non-extended release, so guessing Berberine would do the same).
As side note, at least for me, taking Benfotiamine and Thiamine (both basically B1) seems to have lowered bs average (haven't tried just one or the other).
I'm pre-diabetic and berberine brought my a1c from 6.3 to 5.7. There was a bit of upset tummy in the beginning, however that passed. I was taking 1000 mg daily and reduced to 500mg in the morning. I also take breaks from it because I haven't seen studies for long term use. There was no significant weight loss.
Same to me, I am prediabetic, took 1000mg before sleep...after 13 months, my blood result showed that my cholesterol also dropped beside controling the blood sugar
Yes we have found that starting out slow to let the body adjust is best. How are you doing now?
@@healthyinformation a1c was in normal range as of last blood test. Thanks for asking.
@@Cookie7294 but it is difficult to let the A1c to drop further, my case the lower it drop to 5.7 then bounced back to 5.9 at 2 months ago
@@albertwong6945 For sure I have a hard time implementing lifestyle changes (more exercise, less starchy carbs), and realize this would help my numbers.
I am pre-diabetic, but pre-type 1 rather than 2. Very low carb / keto diet. I had already been taking 2g Glucophage as a split dose for a long time when I started berberine. ] absolutely agree with Christel's idea, the more help the better. When I started on Glucophage, I heeded all the warnings and began with the smallest possible dose and increased very gradually. This worked perfectly. When it came to berberine, I was too eager. A largeish dose led to appalling, explosive digestive problems. I tried to soldier on, I was that keen, but eventually my reactions were too dire. After a brief recovery period, I began again, this time with only 500mg a day. Eventually (after weeks) I was able to raise that to 600mg, and after an even longer interval to the 2 x 500mg I take nowadays.
Unfortunately I can't really tell if the berberine is helping (or the Glucophage, for that matter). There are just too many factors involved. I guess my diet is the most important factor. I do urge anyone wanting to try berberine to start small and build up gradually.
Thanks for this comment. Good strategy recommendation.
What is your Insulin/C _ Peptide level?
Thank you for sharing
I tried 500 mg for two weeks and experienced stomach "growlies" and the big D. I am type 2 and my A1C check just after the two weeks showed lower numbers. Kind of sad that I can't take it.
What about Gymnema Sylvestre? Have you tried it and does it work? My endocrinologist said that he can't comment on it because it's not FDA approved.
This is an essential ingredient in my blood sugar support formula and works best with other adjunct nutrients
It’s not something I’m familiar with
Thank you for the review and for discussing your experience with the supplement. As soon as you said “works like Metformin,” I had a pretty good idea of what was coming next. I am type 2, take long-lasting insulin and some oral meds (Jardiance, pioglitozone), and have had good results weight-loss and Dexcom monitoring. However, for two years earlier in my “diabetes journey” I had a primary care provider (not an endocrinologist) who put me on a high dose of Metformin. The gastric issues (especially diarrhea) were awful. When I would complain, I was told that “that’s normal; people get used to it.” I never did, finally switched to an endocrinologist, and am now on meds that don’t require me to be within dashing distance of a toilet. Takeaways: many PCPs are not diabetes experts. Metformin is cheap, and is a go-to for many non-specialists. And I have too many bad gastric memories to even try a supplement that might have similar side effects as Metformin! Thanks, as always, for your channel and your info!
Sadly, many Endocrinologists are also not experts - even though they should be. Everyone should just keep that in mind when they are consulting with Doctors. Learn as much as you can about Diabetes (or any medical condition) so that you can have an inteligent conversation w/ that Dr and advocate for your own health.
@@ginab6142 Thanks for that; you make very good points. A lot of older endocrinologists did not expect to be treating an epidemic of diabetes when they got their training. Some keep up better than others. The younger ones I have spoken with knew that the majority of their patient load would be T2 diabetics, so they knew what to expect. And your last point should be mandatory for everyone: do your research, know in advance what you want to discuss with your provider, describe symptoms and concerns intelligently, don’t hesitate to ask questions, and report back to them if treatments aren’t working (or if they are).
That sounds awful, glad you switched meds and doctors! I was really expecting gi issues or upset stomach, but nothing. It has no negative effect on me.
@@kimberquirky I’m glad you are having success and hope it continues for you. Nothing is more frustrating than not being able to tolerate a drug/supplement that you know otherwise might help your diabetes. I’ve always had GI sensitivity and even the pioglitozone bothers me some (but not as much as the Metformin did). As a sidebar: if you can afford (or your insurance will pay for it), I really think using the Dexcom (or any CGM) has helped me a great deal. It has greatly increased my awareness of the impact of what, when, and how much I eat on my blood glucose, and lets me know pretty quickly when I have been “bad.” I have dropped my A1c from 8.9 to 7.0 in the year ( not great but progress) I have been using the Dexcom, largely through just paying attention to the data and being aware of how what I eat (or exercise or insulin/med intake) impacts my diabetes. I also love this channel. Even though her emphasis is one type 1, I have learned a great deal about managing my disease from her.
I've been taking 500mg 3 times a day. The first day I had some stomach issues. Since then no problem. Blood sugars seem to be responding nicely but it has only been about 18 days.
I had the same reaction with berberine - constipation, bloating & gas.
Because every brand has their own manufactoring process, try changing brands, and learn kinesiology (muscle testing) to see if your body can handle it.
Is type 1 diabetes totally different to type 2? Please advise.
Does anyone who is prediabetic have to take any meds at all, or just follow a well disciplined diet? Thank you so much.
Insulin-dependent type 1 is very similar to type 1. All people diagnosed with type 1 have to inject insulin but not all people diagnosed with pre diabetes have to take meds and not all people diagnosed with type 2 have to take meds. Some can adjust their blood sugars through exercise and diet.
Berberine is a bitter herb. Metformin (purified lilac leaves) also a bitter herb. The side effects are similar☹️
I tried the HCI kind of berberine, I got pretty bad stomach issues.
I just ordered the dihydroberberine….so another trial👍🏼
You should do much better with that form. Let me know
@@healthyinformation Thank you! I just ordered it. Fingers crossed 🤞🏻
I took it for one month with no change at all
Dihydroberberine is absorbed much better, about 5 times as much which means you can take smaller dosages for the same benefit, of course this means your less likely to have upset stomach,
So true. This is what we use for all our clients
Berberine works great for lots of people with prediabetes and type 1.
I believe that your stomach issues would have been gone if you had continued taking Berberine for at least 4-6 weeks.
Usually a first negative reaction doesn’t mean that what you’re taking isn’t working but quite the opposite.
That’s why tests and trials can’t be determined after two weeks of testing.
ah, what do you know about type 1 diabetes...SMH
Interesting about the comparison and similar side effects to Metformin. I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (likely just infection driven high blood sugar) 16 months ago. When prescribed Metformin before my 3 month A1c about 14 months ago, they have you 'ramp up' the metformin to the level they want you at I think 500mg a pill, adding 1 per week until I was up to 2000mg a day after 3 weeks. Shortly after my A1c test came back in the normal range and after checking with GP I reduced the A1c weekly for 4 weeks until I was off it about 10 months ago. So perhaps, with similar side effects, ramping up on the berberine to let your body get used to it would work for you and others.
FWIW - 3 Subsequent A1c's have been in the normal range and I did manage to just reach 5.7 in the last one though I was dehydrated so likely the reasoning there, though my blood sugar had been up as I had my upper teeth removed as a prep for hip surgery and had been eating half a loaf a bread a day with peanut butter, but in the 115 to 120 range(daily fasting) which should have still been just in the normal range. I had already quit the bread due to the weight gain and daily fasting is down to 100-105 which has been my normal pre toothless...lol. Gums have now receded, and I'll get my upper plate in the next 30 days. Looking forward to so many things, Peanuts #1, Pickles, and chef salads right behind that.
I tried it. Maybe i should have started gradually but after a few days i got extremely sick - it felt like the flu. Couldn't keep anything inside me. Thought it was food poisoning at first because the reaction started after lunch and taking another pill. But a couple days later i felt better when i missed a dosage. Went back on and felt horrible again. Stopped completely and I was back to my self within a day. I had lost 10 lbs but that's not a normal way to lose weight.
The yellow colored berberine is not the same as the more brownish colored brand..I immediately started getting the stomach issues whereas I never had any from the other one..I would try different brands cos they are not the same..
I take 500 mgs twice a day. You can take it three times. I cannot tolerate metformin but this works for me. It lowered my cholesterol levels. I can’t take any statins either so this stuff literally saves my life!
Ive taken it for the past two years straight 1.5grms a day nil issues
I take it but don’t notice any change with BG. Im T1
I have heard many did carnivore diets with type 1 and got steady glucose levels and needed minimum insulin.
Can you discuss the difference in farxiga and jardience please?
It’s a good topic. I’m not super familiar with Farxiga though, but let me think about it
They're both SGLT2 Inhibitors so should work about the same. I don't think I can put links you UA-cam post but I'll summarize what I found: Both help reduce glucose and heart failure complications. Farxiga is also prescribed to reduce the risk of hospitalization from heart failure and Jardiance is prescribed to reduce the risk of death from heart attacks, stroke, and heart failure. (Mar 22, 2024).
I have been on Jardiance (T2 diabetic) since April 2017 and haven't had any issues except an increase in urination frequency which is a side effect.
Thank you for posting, I appreciate the info.
don't you take like 12u Levemir AM & only 3u Levemir PM....did you have to lower that 3 units at night?
I had to lower my night time Levemir to 1-2 units
She seemed to start off trashing Berberine and continue. It helps me, also reduce my craving for food.
It blocks mTor. You decide whether that's good or bad.
Ok, I think you’ve talked me into it. I had no GI symptoms with metforminXR but I did have other severe symptoms. I’ll try this and see how it goes. My basal just got reduces and my numbers are over the place lately.
I have tried berberine but I have not done it at the 1 g to 1.5 g…
I'm not a diabetic but my A1c got a bit too close to pre diabetes for my liking, it's working so good... I make coconut oil bombs out of them, so the oil regulates my hormones... The brand of berberine I bought has the white willow bark to stop any tummy troubles plus by putting it in the bombs, I'm not taking it on an empty stomach , also it has Ceylon cinnamon, turmeric and black pepper... Also, without trying, I've lost 15 lbs.. I can't live without it now..
Where can you buy the white willow bark kind? I am in the same situation as you. A1C was 6.1. I have gotten it back down to 5.7 but nervous about it going up. I am on anastrazole (for breast cancer - to remove all my estrogen since the cancer is estrogen fed) and have learned that estrogen is a glucose moderator…… so my glucose is having trouble being regulated since my hormones are all out of whack. I am hoping to try berberine. I am already taking turmeric, black pepper, EVOO, and Ceylon cinnamon. How does the coconut oil regulate your hormones? In what way and which ones? Anyway, any answers you can provide would be much appreciated. Thank you
I tried Berberine for 2-4 months with no side effects. I have seen tons of side effects trying various other supplements!!!!!
Try Dehydroberberine
I find your vids very helpful. I hope you don't mind me asking. Why did you stop using your pump/CGM therapy? I may have missed your vid on this. If so, I apologize. It will be 50 years as T1D in October and I struggle with pump/CGM adjustments. Using pumps since '95.
I have been taking insulin since 1976. My diet and activity fluctuates, so therefore I take 1 dose of long acting and depending on glucose levels take short acting. It works for me. Pumps deliver constant doses which may yield hyper or hypo glycemia. Pumps now are improved, but not my cup of tea. Hope this helps!
I did make a video about it, but it was a while back (you can see it here ua-cam.com/video/3dFRDTi4FvE/v-deo.htmlsi=HxSofRdI6aGLjSo0). The pumps are getting better and better, so I do occasionally reconsider a pump. My main issue is having rapid-acting insulin going 24/7. I found it to be a lot of work to adjust for my active lifestyle, even with a hybrid closed-loop pump (I was looping)
@@DiabetesStrong TY Will check out the vid. Every time I ask anyone local about looping, I get more questions. Am investigating it. Thank you. Never seen anyone discuss T1d and Berberine, only T@D. Again thanks.
2:15 can you share that picture with us? I'd like to keep it on my phone.
That is from Diatribe. You can find the image here: diatribe.org/diabetes-management/42-factors-affect-blood-glucose-surprising-update
You don't take it all at once. You take one pill with each meal. Two or three times a day.
Right
Please wear a GCM when testing these products, it’s lower that can effect you greatly, also does too much tweaking effect your blood???
Good to see these videos some medications I don’t recognise as I’m from the UK,
My experience with Berberine is quite the opposite from you. This is also my 2nd week on Berberine and I also use the exact same Nutriflair brand. I take one capsule (600mg) twice a day for lunch and dinner. I take Berberine not for the blood sugar since I'm not diabetic, but to kickstart my weight loss.
In these 2 weeks, I lost ~3lbs. Instead of constipation, it feels like Berberine fixed my metabolism. I usually go for number 2 once per three days. Yes. Once per three days. But with Berberine, I go once a day and it's firm, solid, fast, and perfect. I feel normal now. No more bloating and constipated.
Maybe my body tolerate the supplement well, but my experience is quite satisfying. Imma continue this until I finish my bottle.
How many milligrams of berberine is a good dose to take?
The recommendations I've seen are 1000-1500 mg per day. But you should work with your medical team
@Diabetes Strong Are you type 1 Diabetes vs Type 2?
Been living with type 1 diabetes since 1997
I got severe stomach ache after taking my first pill.. Don't dare take it again
Per my Doctor and Pharmacist:
berberine should be avoided or used with caution when taking certain statin drugs, such as atorvastatin (Lipitor), lovastatin (Mevacor) and rosuvastatin (Crestor).Mar 30, 2023.
This also applies for Blood Sugar and Blood Pressure medications.
Chromium picolinate and magnesium.
there's a new formulation. Dihydro Berberine. i can't tolerate either one but some people ae having success with the new formulation. ty for the video.
Thank you for sharing. Appreciate it
Drink apple cider vinegar before meal
Medical team has no clue about supplements. I love my berb. I never take more than 500 mg and I try a day or two a week without taking it to try to keep my body from getting dependent on it.
I have taken 2x500 for about 2 weeks.. no issues ..stopped everything.. Started taking vitamins and a tea.. And became ill.. tummy..not sure what caused it.. but i will start again.. just trying to get rid of all the vitamins i have..
Making too many additions to soon can sometimes overload the stomach
@@healthyinformation truth
You take long acting insulin two times a day ?
I’m using Levemir which is a shorter-acting long-acting insulin. The evening dose is smaller and mainly to help even out my blood sugar in the morning
@@DiabetesStrong thanks
same...i tried it for 3 days and got bad abdominal pain...and stopped
I love Berberine… I take 500mg for each meal. It has been a game changer for me. Morning glucose has dropped 40 points! I fixed my gut years ago… so I never have problems with supplements. If your gut is not strong… it would be painful. I would suggest acacia powder . Probably starting with a teaspoon a day. It is an excellent prebiotic that makes probiotic in your gut. Once you fix your gut flora you will stop having digestive reactions.
Berberine has anti-biotic properties and it kills off an important gut bacteria called L. roterie (not sure of spelling). I have been suffering for months with a bloated upper GI tract. I am looking for the proper pro-biotic to help.
Kefir water or coconut probiotic or bio K …
Did you see weight lose since it’s compared to ozempic
No, but as I mentioned in the video you generally have to use it longer to see a potential weight loss impact
Did not work at all for me. I take a boatload of meds every day and my sugar is still elevated. The only thing that really works is cutting out all sugar.
Diet is always the key 0:24
I was taking Berberine for 6 months, did not help me. neither with HbA1c nor weight reduction. Maybe the brandswasn't genuine.
Berberine is recommended for insulin resistance, that's type 2 diabetes
Unfortunately, I cannot work with my medical team for this if it’s not a chemical and a prescription they won’t recommend it. They can’t make any money off of it.
@5:25 Your bottle said "HCL." You only need 400mg of an extract. The 1,000 to 1,500 is only if it's NOT an extract.