Gestational Diabetes and the Role of Specific Nutrients and Herbs
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Authors
Manning, Jasmine
Issue Date
2014
Type
Thesis
Language
en_US
Keywords
Naturopathy , Gestational diabetes , Nutrients , Herbs
Alternative Title
Abstract
Objective – The purpose of this study was to evaluate the five most common substances, whether herb or nutrient, that are given for alternative treatment of gestational diabetes. This study looked at the research for effectiveness and action in diabetes mellitus type II, as well as specific dose safety for use during pregnancy. The main goal was to find effective treatments for gestational diabetes, in addition to the standard low carbohydrate diet and exercise prescribed. Basic procedures – The database used was The University of Bridgeport’s digital library Eureka! Papers were chosen that were available in full text, that were published in the past 20 years and that used monosupplementation. Main Findings – Cinnamon showed the ability to act as an insulin sensitizer and lower HgA1c. Chromium showed possible effects of increasing insulin receptor sensitivity. Momordica charantia increased the speed of glucose uptake in a dose dependent form. Gymnema sylvestre increased insulin secretion from the pancreas and showed comparable antioxidant effects to that of alpha-tocopherol reducing triglyceride and LDL cholesterol levels and increasing glutathione and HDL levels. Alpha lipoic acid showed antioxidant actions and has the capability to reduce and prevent diabetic polyneuropathies. Principal conclusions – Momordica, chromium and alpha lipoic acid are all very safe and should be used during gestational diabetes. Cinnamon should be used only in amounts used in cooking i.e. ½-1 tsp daily. Gymnema should be used with caution if at all and should be taken only in its whole form perhaps as an aqueous infusion.
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Citation
J. Manning, "Gestational Diabetes and the Role of Specific Nutrients and Herbs", ND dissertation, College of Naturopathic Medicine, Univ. of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT, 2014.