Blood sugar metabolism involves many interconnecting biochemical pathways to maintain tight blood sugar control. Since glucose is the main fuel for all cellular metabolism, it is crucial that the body has the ability to both absorb sugar in the cells through a hormone called insulin and produce sugar through hormones called glucagon, adrenalin and cortisol. This counter regulatory mechanism required to maintain constant blood sugar levels is regulated through the liver, the pancreas and adrenal gland. When any of these organs are not working properly, optimal blood sugar levels may not be achieved. This may result in either a condition called Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) or diabetes (high blood sugar).

Type II diabetes normally develops after age 30 and does not always require insulin. The vast majority of diabetics fall into this category. Conventional medicine treats type II diabetes with pharmaceutical drugs that either force the pancreas to produce more insulin, or make the receptors for the insulin more efficient. These drugs work quickly in bringing down blood sugar levels. However, continued use doesn't cure the illness. These drugs are also toxic to the pancreas, liver and the kidneys. In some cases insulin injection is recommended over these drugs.

Despite the efficacy of drugs most diabetic or hypoglycemic patients still do not have adequate
control of blood sugar levels. Typically diabetic patients will increase drug dosages throughout the years, but rarely will they show normal blood sugar readings. When blood sugar readings remain chronically high, patients begin to develop deterioration in the eyes, nerves, kidneys and cardiovascular system. Hypoglycemic patients typically experience dizziness, loss of vision when standing up suddenly, sweet cravings and headaches, which are relieved by eating sweets or alcohol.

Herbal medicine can offer better control of blood sugar levels if used long-term as a complement to a diet rich in whole, fresh organic food. Some patients will be able reduce their drug intake, while some may even be able to gradually eliminate prescription drugs.

Formula Five
For the past year, 13 clinical trials have been used to determine the most natural effective treatment for diabetes & hypoglycemia. The trials found that the most effective formula contained herbs that are used to nurture the three major organs of the body that regulate blood sugar metabolism: the pancreas, liver and the adrenal gland. This formula contains Jambul, Prickly Pear, devils club, milk thistle and globe artichoke. Jambul, also known as Java plant, is an evergreen tree This native of Southern Asia and Australia produces a fruit, which tastes like apricot. It is, however, the seed which is considered to be one of the most powerful plants for diabetes in the Ayurvedic repertory. In India, as little as one teaspoon per day of ground seed is a traditional treatment for adult onset diabetes. it's also used for some long-term effects of diabetes such as degenerating retinal conditions of the eye. Modern research confirms these effects. Prickly pear cactus, native in hot desert regions, produces a purple edible fruit. Recent clinical trials show that taking prickly pear juice internally lowers not only blood sugar levels but also cholesterol and triglyceride levels in diabetic patients. Patients with normal blood sugar levels were not affected by the juice. Another plant known for its prickly nature is devils club. A native of the Pacific Northwest, devils club is prized for its tonifying and balancing effects on the body. It was one of the most powerful medicinal plants used by the aboriginal peoples of the North American West Coast. A tea of the root bark was used extensively for diabetes, arthritis and digestive complaints.

Clinical Results
All patients in the diabetic study were concurrently taking prescription drugs and Diab-Aid.
These prescription drugs were from the following drug classifications: sulphonylureas, biguanides and insulin. The specific drugs were Glyburide, Metformin (Glucophage), Diamichron and various forms of insulin injections.

Hypoglycemic patients were put on Diab-Aid for six weeks. They were asked to take a hypoglycemic score index value before and after treatment

The study was overseen by licensed physicians in four clinics in the US, Canada and India. It found that one particular botanical formula, made from five herbs, was more than twice as effective as other natural diabetic remedies currently found in the health food stores. Those medicines tested were high doses of chromium, lipoic acid and multivitamin/mineral formulas with standardized herbal extracts intended for the use of diabetes.

The diabetic patients who responded favorably showed an average drop of one-third of fasting blood sugar levels after three months, at which time some could lower or eliminate their prescription drugs. It was not effective in all type II patients nor was it effective in type I diabetes.

All patients used the medicine along with prescription. There were no reported side effects. After three months some patients were able to lower or eliminate drug dosages; almost all were shown to have better control of blood sugar levels than with the use of drugs alone.

Eighty-eight percent of type II patients were able to achieve significant clinical improvement with the sole addition of this botanical formula. This was documented with both fasting blood sugar levels and a test called glycosolated hemoglobin. Most patients responded within five weeks.

After six weeks hypoglycemic patients noticed a 67% decrease in the hypoglycemic score index with the use of Diab-Aid.